CL’s outfit is loaded with movie references {including our photo shoot backdrop of “St. Paul’s Cathedral steps”}, without screaming – “That’s soooo Mary Poppins!”
The sleeves were lengthened to create a long-sleeved version of this dress.
More piping was added on the notched cuffs, based on the Tinny Dress by Straight Grain.
Our focal point was the reverse appliqued kite {using this tutorial},
and was further detailed by adding trim to it. Doesn’t the trim look like miniature kite ties??
We embroidered {chain-stitched} a kite string, waving in the breeze.
Finally, as a hidden detail {but, oh so key} in the movie inspired creation was CL’s bloomers. Doesn’t every toddler need a pair of color-blocked bloomers?? The main fabric was one with birds {feed the birds, anyone??}, and the color-blocked section was added with the embroidered quote describing Mary Poppins as “practically perfect in every way!”
As for the CHARACTER INSPIRED look from the movie? That goes to Jane Banks! We “modernized” Jane’s look, but kept key details to her overall garment’s appearance.
Modifications / Detailing included:
This was a DIFFICULT sew – keeping the cording evenly spaced on suiting fabric {not the stiffest of fabrics to be achieving such a feat}!
A finishing detailed “kite tie trim” (matching CL’s reverse appliqued kite and EA’s dress) was added around the peter pan collar and faux cuffs to complete the “modernized look.”