I sewed today

Not nearly so much progress as I would like, but I am pretty sure I have a workable bodice pattern. I spent what felt like hours today puttering around with mockups and pattern paper, but it feels worth it if the result is a good fit and a pattern I can actually use again later.

Had a couple aha moments, like when I realized the back was riding up in a weird way because of the shoulder slope being off. My shoulders are much more sloped than the pattern's and the back neck was slipping up (and in) to accommodate, which in turn pulled up the back waist.

I want to do another mock but I might do it in lining fabric so it behaves more like the real thing.

Also had a panic moment when I put everything on and the skirt is over an inch too short. (!!!) But I just decided to use a twill tape tie for a closure so I can tie it slightly lower on the waist. The overskirt will totally cover it. Could I take it apart and piece in a bit on top? Sure. Will I? No.

I am longing to share progress photos but unfortunately I need to resist so I can just sew sew sew and make my deadline.