OOP Vogue 1893 Carolina Herrera Muslin

When it rains it pours, years have passed where I have not needed a formal gown.  This month I need two.  Today and through the weekend, some patterns will be auditioned in muslin.  I will need to complete them both by next Friday :).

Here is the first...

The muslin has already had a first fitting, and it's not bad. A few tweaks, and now it's time to add the sleeves, and decide if the flounces will be added.  So far, the top fits well, but I am hoping that the sleeves are a slim fit.  I had thought that if this version, without the flounces, could stand on it's own, that would be a good dress.

Trying not to make a judgement on the skirt until the flounces are on, and second guessing if this will be a good silhouette.  Flounces will add visual bulk, even in a light fabric.  A drop waist would probably be better for my body type.   It's is neither an a line, or a full skirt.  It does have the advantage of giving me a lot of leg room.

This looks better on.  If you are wondering where the other back pieces are, I left them off for now,  it's a lot of layers to pin together.

This is where you can see the detail.

Advance? or move on to the next contender.... tune in tomorrow to find out!