draping the organza

It's looking kind of sucky.  The plate has rows of soft, sheer drapery all across the front, ending with a level edge (this is crucial since it is hard to achieve).  However, assuming the front and back skirt are the same fabric, it must be something crisp to crate those back poufs.  I chose organza.

I started by making a skirt front of three gored panels in cotton, then I cut the organza longer and wider and started pleating.



Saying it didn't quite come out right is a bit of an understatement:
( photos )

After the last try-on, I gouged my thumb with a pin and decided I'd better quit before I add bloodstains to the list of ugly.  Sigh.  It's just as well because I have no idea what to try next.