I could watch Mary Poppins every day. All day. So, for Halloween this year I decided to be Mrs. Banks. The movie Suffragette just came out (in Canada, at least) so it was a perfect time to go for it.
I wanted a similar look and feel without being an exact replica of the dress. For starters, I hate high-necked things. Probably why I shy away from Edwardian all together. I started with Butterick 6093. I read a few reviews before starting and decided it would be a perfect starting point.
I had a piece of blue poly suiting I got in the discount bin for last year's Roman costume so decided to hack it up for this. I purchased a little pale yellow taffeta and started ruffling. I'm pretty happy with the result.
I made a few fitting adjustments at the bust, as usual. I gathered things a little differently than the pattern called for. But then, I rarely follow the pattern anyway...
I wanted a similar petticoat to the movie costume without spending an entire weekend making a separate petticoat. I decided to simply add a ruffle to the bottom of the underskirt. It was just a tad long...
After a bit of fiddling, and some interesting advice from B regarding ribbon placement, I finished the whole thing in a weekend. Less, because who works on one thing in a weekend?
I'm super proud of the hat. I really love millinery and wish I had more opportunity for it. If I could just make hats all day I'd probably die happy. But, alas.
I have no idea if this is what an Edwardian hat should look like. I wanted something particularly non-datable for future flexibility.
And there you have it! An Edwardian-ish Mrs Banks.
Shoulder to shoulder into the fray!
Challenge #11: Silver Screen
Onscreen Inspiration: Mrs Banks from the 1964 Mary Poppins
Fabric: the most horrid polyester I've ever felt. But, it's out of the stash. Poly taffeta.
Pattern: Butterick 6093
Year: 1912
Notions: straw hat, ribbon, button form, snaps, bit of interfacing for the sash.
Accuracy: Fabric is way off, but the colours are good so maybe 50%?
Hours: Not many. From inspiration on a Friday evening to completion on Monday night, including all pieces.
First worn: October 29th to Scottish Country dancing (skip change is not meant for Edwardian dresses!)
Total cost: Almost all stash except the yellow taffeta, which was $12 CAD. Hat was $13 CAD, but I'll re-use it.
~M
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| I have no idea where there the umbrella came from... |
I wanted a similar look and feel without being an exact replica of the dress. For starters, I hate high-necked things. Probably why I shy away from Edwardian all together. I started with Butterick 6093. I read a few reviews before starting and decided it would be a perfect starting point.
I had a piece of blue poly suiting I got in the discount bin for last year's Roman costume so decided to hack it up for this. I purchased a little pale yellow taffeta and started ruffling. I'm pretty happy with the result.
I made a few fitting adjustments at the bust, as usual. I gathered things a little differently than the pattern called for. But then, I rarely follow the pattern anyway...
I wanted a similar petticoat to the movie costume without spending an entire weekend making a separate petticoat. I decided to simply add a ruffle to the bottom of the underskirt. It was just a tad long...
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| Bathroom selfie for the win! |
I'm super proud of the hat. I really love millinery and wish I had more opportunity for it. If I could just make hats all day I'd probably die happy. But, alas.
I have no idea if this is what an Edwardian hat should look like. I wanted something particularly non-datable for future flexibility.
And there you have it! An Edwardian-ish Mrs Banks.
Shoulder to shoulder into the fray!
Challenge #11: Silver Screen
Onscreen Inspiration: Mrs Banks from the 1964 Mary Poppins
Fabric: the most horrid polyester I've ever felt. But, it's out of the stash. Poly taffeta.
Pattern: Butterick 6093
Year: 1912
Notions: straw hat, ribbon, button form, snaps, bit of interfacing for the sash.
Accuracy: Fabric is way off, but the colours are good so maybe 50%?
Hours: Not many. From inspiration on a Friday evening to completion on Monday night, including all pieces.
First worn: October 29th to Scottish Country dancing (skip change is not meant for Edwardian dresses!)
Total cost: Almost all stash except the yellow taffeta, which was $12 CAD. Hat was $13 CAD, but I'll re-use it.
~M
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