I have a major project for the year. DD is a primary school teacher, and book week is in August. Usually making anything for her is a last minute rush, so I am pushing her to decide ahead of time, so it can be planned for. Given the theme "old worlds, new worlds, other worlds", I have suggested, and she agree's with, Mary Poppins.
Now, the components are walking skirt, frilly white blouse, red necktie, longline jacket, white gloves, umbrella, hat with flowers, and carpet bag,. (not my photo - source
https://www.surfandsunshine.com/diy-mary-poppins-costume/)
Given its a costume and doesn't need to be strictly period accurate, I am working on the premise of using existing patterns to get the "feel". She would love an 1890's walking skirt, so I am wondering if I should splash out for the pattern (if I do, where do I get it?). Otherwise I have a 6 gore pattern (style D), I could add an extra pleated panel to the back .... WDYT? The jacket is a complete mystery, and I will tackle that after the skirt.
I would love to hear any suggestions, and recommendations of patterns. Given she doesn't like wool (and its too hot here, even in winter), suggestions of fabric would be great too.
Possible skirt pattern - Simplicity 5914 - view D adding extra width to the centre back gore to be taken up in pleats. Possible issues, it doesn't have a waistband. If I interline the fabric, and give it a faced hem for the swish factor, then it might need more support than a faced waistband could give.
This project may require me to break my fabric diet, but oh well, it probably wouldn't have lasted anyway.