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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.”
Fun and cute as always! I love the cording along the placket and the kite applique!
Thanks Annika! This photo shoot was worth it for the photos ….. something we struggle to capture of both girls :),,,
I’m in complete awe! These two outfits are so detailed, refined, and beautiful! I hope one day I can do half as much.
Aw, thanks {but we’ve seen your ‘flips’….and yeah, you’re pretty amazing too}!!
I am so intimidated by your amazing skills! You picked the perfect movie (one of my favorites). Beautiful work, but I thought for sure you all had used the VFT’s Josephine for the coat! I haven’t seen the other entries, but I don’t know how I could vote for anyone else!
We had you at the orange and blue…. :)! You are dreaming of VFT’s Josephine aren’t you?? Can’t wait to see your ‘flip’ next month!!
I love the cording down the front of the coat and the cuff details. WOW… just WOW!
Deborah
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Thanks!! Those were some of our favorite details too….
awesome job again this week.
i love how the little details tie the two looks together.
Thanks, Jacq! We are still shaking our heads at the competition…..no one is messing around, that’s for sure!!
This is gorgeous! Favorite piece… the coat. That cording might have been difficult, but it was definitely worth it, and I love the faux cuffs! I really love CL’s dress too. I love that you made the kite ties removable, and the bloomer with the embroidered quote are darling.
Thanks Charity….yeah, the cording was needed to help the monotony of the gray!! The outcome was worth it!!
This is so lovely. I love your take on the both the movie and character inspiration! Wow, what a lot of time and loving effort you put into this! Mary Poppins is such a classic – your littles are just the perfect little models!
Great minds think alike!! We were anxious to see your look after getting the #julieandrews teasers on IG… Your Mary Poppins was darling!!
Um, ladies, these are GENIUS! And so beautifully sewn! I love all the details. Your two are amazing.
Hey, I have new spring patterns ready for a few special people. Let me know if you’re interested. One of them has your names all over it!
We are SO flattered you like these outfits, Liesl!!
The cording in the coat is such a fantastic detail that really gives it a unique look!! But the cuffs are what I love most about it. Great work!
Thanks Irene!! We are in awe of the time, effort, and dedication everyone has brought to this competition….
Wow! These looks are beautiful! I love them and I voted for y’all!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! It appears this season that every vote is really, really counting…..so close…..week in and week out….
I’m blown away! Each piece is meticulously crafted and oh so adorable. I have no doubt that you will be moving on to week 3.:)
“I’m blown away!”…..what a great pun for our entry this week…. You’re so clever, Cindy!
What wonderful work! I always love your creations and how you incorporate the little hand sewn touches and heirloom techniques. I also love how you are using both girls in your ‘looks’ for each week. I have to say that the little bloomers with their color blocking and the unexpected quote is one of the most enchanting details of these outfits!
Coming from one of the ‘queens of heirloom’….we are tickled you like those touches! And, yes, the color-blocked bloomers still make us giggle… As for both girls being in the ‘looks': photo shoots are…..ummmm…..interesting {to sa the least}!
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Wow!
You ladies are truly amazing – I’m over the moon with all those precious details!!
Can’t even imagine how much it took you to work on all of these pieces. A labour of love, indeed.