OK, after all the hoohaa about the gathered organza, there has been a design change, which I'm delighted with, but no longer needs frills and flounces.
I spent the whole weekend on these frocks, and I'm now seeing light at the end of the tunnel. One dress just needs attaching at the waist, and the placket finishing. The reason for the placket, is so that I can put two rows of kam snaps at the back in case it's too tight. No measurements have been forthcoming from DGD, and I really needed to crack on, so I used the standard mesurements, and my best guess.
The second is ready for the bodice assembly, then the skirt to be tackled. This should be easier on this one as I have already done one, and DD has sent measurements, which really help. Not difficult, but fiddly and time consuming.
The third is at the back of the queue, and will not be nearly so detailed. It's for a 2 yr old, and I don't think she will be too bothered as long as it's yellow!
I do need to asses the fabric situation though, because although I bought 2 more yards of organza, and another metre of the yellow satin, I think I will need some more...
One metre of satin was wasted when I ripped the skirt length, and the tear went in the wrong direction.....
Also, some of the organza was cut for flounces which are not going to happen now.
I think I will just try to do what I can with what I have, and then see what I have left. This project has used a great deal of fabric.
All in all though, I'm seeing some progress.
Jessie