I need to edit my layout…

I made a lot of progress tonight. I got a lot of cutting done. Enough that I can really see how the whole thing will come together. I’m so happy that it’s moving along so fast. =)

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Skirt Pieces cut out.

Single Panel, with the appliqués laid out.
(hehe it looks like some sort of bizarre Necktie)

3 of the panels, with pleats and lining fabric.

I have a bit more ironing and cutting to do with the appliqué’s. I also need to cut out the stiffener and the lining. I think I’ll be embroidering by the weekend. Yay!

I’ve just about got the skirt pattern in order. I’m feeling comfortable with it, so hopefully it works like I think it will! My next step is to get everything cut out. I’m still waiting on the silk. (hopefully it gets here, the mail man is not reliable…)

I’m happy that I’m keeping the skirt design simple, it wont take very long to embroider. I could probably cut the appliqués in one day, and embroider in another. My goal is to have this done for Saint Patrick’s day, so we’ll see…

Well, after months of talking about it, I’m finally getting a move on this dress makeover. I ordered the blue silk on Saturday, so that should be here by the end of the week. Dance was canceled tonight so I went to Joann’s and picked up some thread, heat and bond…and get this: the same lining fabric I used the first time around! I was so happy to find it. =D