improvement

I ripped and re-stitched the left half of the front skirt accent bands and they are looking WAY better. No more crazy diamond in front; the bands angle farther back like they are supposed to.

I really want to finish the skirt today (except for the soutache, of course, which I still don't have) and at least get a start on the bodice, even if it's only cutting.

After this dress is done, I still have a straw hat to trim (I steamed it and bent it into shape yesterday) then a simple bag, and I think that's it.