rainbow trout: fastenings

I realized today that it would be smart to fit the back hooks and bars before I put any crap on the shoulders, so I did that instead of the planned shoulder trimmings and sash. Getting a back closure fitted on yourself really requires a lot of wriggling...

Not the most fun I've ever had but I did get the hooks and bars all sewn on, despite my suspicion that the back of the bodice was a little too big being correct. I took two little fugly tucks in the front neckline to fix that a bit - it's hidden by the drapery so I'll survive. It still has a tendency to travel down to more off-shoulder than I intended, but...oh well?

Also tacked down the drapey sleeve swag-things, which was almost as painful as the back-fitting. One side went like a charm, and then I could. not. get. the second sleeve to even remotely resemble the first! I'm glad I didn't time how long that took, too depressing. But I did eventually get it to Good Enough.

So I just have to cut the pocket slits in the petticoat and the dress (well, the dress pocket slits are on seams so not really cutting), and I'm done for the day. Almost presentable!