Re: WIP: GotG2 Baby Groot - for my 7yr daughter
The Jumpsuit... So, to catch you up, you probably know that we have a foam under-suit, that gives my daughter's thin body the properly-scaled size for the head.
We've modified this quite a bit over time, but here is what it looks like now (with the left foot on):
My mother created the basic jumpsuit and mailed it to me so I could add the details. She did a GREAT job, as always. Working from reference pics, she modified a kids jumpsuit and added a few very nice details from the reference shots. The ribbing around the sleeve/shoulder area, collar and some of the fabric loops, all came out great!
The first thing I did was to sew the alternative fabric onto the suit. There is a sort-of-leather-ish material down the leg (where the lacing will be), and also the same fabric is used on the left breast of the suit.
Then the biggest project is the front flap that houses the zipper. This will be fake and over-sized. She'll actually has a hidden zipper on the back to use to get in and out of this. Here is a mock-up of where that flap will be.
And here is my overly pinned fabric prior to my poor attempt at sewing.
And finally, here is what it looks like so far... LOTS of work still to do!