Category Archives: Sunday’s Someday Projects

The Phantom of the Opera in Miniature—Masquerade

Sunday’s Someday Projects: The Phantom of the Opera in Miniature—Masquerade As you know, I’ve been sewing miniature versions of the costumes from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of The Phantom of the Opera. These costumes are for Gene Marshall, a 15.5″ … Continue reading

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The Phantom of the Opera in Miniature—White Dressing Gown

Sunday’s Someday Project: The Phantom of the Opera in Miniature—White Dressing Gown Previously, I mentioned my plans to make each of the major costumes from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. First, the Hannibal Ballet costume and the … Continue reading

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The Phantom of the Opera in Miniature—Hannibal Ballet Costume

Sunday’s Someday Projects: The Phantom of the Opera in Miniature—Hannibal’s Ballet Costume & Elissa’s Skirt In October 2011, I attended a live screening of the 25th anniversary performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. It was phenomenal! … Continue reading

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Empire Ballgown for the Gene Doll

Sunday’s Someday Projects: Empire Ballgown for the Gene Doll I recently fell in love with and purchased an evening gown for the 15.5” Gene Marshall doll. It’s a textured copper chiffon with an empire-waist bodice and a princess-seamed skirt with … Continue reading

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Knit Blouses

Sunday’s Someday Project: Emerald & Taupe Knit Blouses Awhile ago, I purchased several yards of a slubbed rayon knit. It’s lightweight, super soft, and very drapey. I bought some in a dark teal and some in a light tan. I … Continue reading

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Ironing Board Covers

Sunday’s Someday Project: Ironing Board Covers I have two ironing boards in my sewing room: a full size (52″) and a tabletop (30″). Both were cheap. They’ve lasted me ten years without complaint, but their pads are thin enough that … Continue reading

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Mint Suede Dress Coat

Sunday’s Someday Project: Mint Suede Dress Coat Because of my wide back and sloped shoulders, I have a very hard time finding coats and jackets that fit. Most of them are too narrow across the back, and so they bind … Continue reading

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Silk Dupioni & Georgette Curtains

Sunday’s Someday Projects: Bedroom Curtains I need curtains for my bedroom. My new comforter is a warm, dark purple—almost a wine color, but more purple—and my accent colors are lavender, soft gold and dusty green.

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1930s Lingerie for Gene

Sunday’s Someday Project: 1930s Lingerie for Gene Simplicity 9527 features several pieces of sexy vintage-style lingerie for the 16” fashion doll Gene. They are all from the 1930s or 1940s: a full slip, tap pants, a teddy, a full coverage … Continue reading

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Burnout Chiffon Duvet

Sunday’s Someday Projects Burnout Chiffon Duvet My bedroom is decorated in a color triad: purple and green, with gold accents. The purple and green are toned with gray. The bedroom walls are a neutral pinkish-beige. I had a purple comforter … Continue reading

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