The navy lace arrived and I rummaged through my denim drawer, not one single piece of denim is suitable, either too light or a different shade of blue
@Acorn. I did find some cotton broadcloth in exactly the right shade though, as well as some delicious navy crepe backed silk satin to line it with - the smooth side on the skin methinks.
Work is getting in the way this week though, hope to cut it at the weekend. This time Hong Kong finished seams...