I'm a very Happy Nana this morning!
Lilya was over the moon with her Poppins outfit, although it's far from wearable - and the hat and gloves that Grandad ordered from Amazon make her look like OddJob!!
So, jobs for today, to make a wearable toile for tomorrow.
Take in both the blouse and jacket - through the darts will be best as the shoulders on both are too wide. Shorten and finish both off, and if I have time, add cuffs to the blouse. Lilya loves the big Leg o' mutton sleeves so I'll leave them (I was going to take some of the fullness out). I'm using poppers for both - the blouse is back fastening, and I'll use metal snaps, the jacket will have handsewn poppers so that I can sew buttons on top.
The skirt just needs the elastic making permanent, and generally tidying up. Lilya loves the tiny 'bustle' arrangement at the back. I may also look for something buckle-like for the front waistband.
I would like to make her a petticoat, but doubt I'll have time.
Weekend jobs - dress toile, and cutting the coat out in the Poppins fabric!
I would like to make her a petticoat, but doubt I'll have time.
Jessie