I had some fun with Gene Marshall a couple of weeks ago. This dress wasn't commissioned. It was just something I wanted to try so it is available if anyone is interested. It is inspired by a vintage design but I changed the skirt to a full one to showcase the organza. The dress is created from a grape colored silk taffeta overlaid with lilac silk organza. The full sleeves are a beautiful lace over organza. SOLD
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Vintage Dress and Bolero for Gene
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Tonner Lacie Churchill in Vintage
This is Tonner's new doll, Lacie Churchill. She has a little bit different body than his other 16" dolls. From the waist down she's Grace or RTB-101 but her waist is between Grace and the original Tyler body. The bust measurement is about the same. She came in a beautiful lace skirt and bustier but my dolls don't want to dress like everyone else. Since I love the 50's fashion, and she gives me Rita Hayworth vibes, I wanted to put her in vintage. Although not as sexy as Rita Hayworth usually dressed, these are a couple of patterns based on vintage designs that I did a while ago and hadn't sewed up yet. I put a full skirt on the dress because the coat is full and can handle it. I only had to make minor adjustments to the waist to fit this doll. In fact, there is enough give in the waist that it should also fit Grace.
The coat is made of a drapey rayon and lined with the same cotton lawn as the dress. The collar and belt are dark blue raw silk. Scroll to the end for the inspiration pic.
Friday, September 9, 2022
Vintage Tiger Lily Dress for Gene
This was a commission to recreate a dress from 1950 for the Gene Marshall doll. Scroll to the end for the inspiration photo. The client wanted a fabric with an Asian feel and chose this tiger lily print cotton lawn by Selma Cardoso on Spoonflower. The dress has a draped overskirt, cuffed sleeves, and a mandarin collar with a front snap closure. The red belt is faux leather.