I have the dress made up in the main fabric and just have to insert the zip before I can see how it fits. I didn’t make a muslin because I’ve already made the skirt part twice and it fits great. I love the contrast of the change of direction of the print in the waistband.
It took me a long time to find a green that matched but I think I have something that will work. I’m really hoping to have this finished up by Paddy’s day – it’s on a Sunday this year so I could wear it to my organ job without being too out of place.
Regarding my other holiday sewing, I’m beginning to doubt getting the navy pants sewn in time. They take a lot of time to mock up and adjust. I think I’d rather concentrate on making the green jacket so I have at least one complete outfit. And it’s not like I don’t own any navy bottoms so assuming I have time to make the voile top, it will go with other things. The dress, on the other hand, needs the jacket so that comes first!