This evening I had a little Project Replica pow-wow with my mom, the master seamstress.  While she was away and I was minding the Linden Place fort I ran into a little problem with the midriff of the dress.  Tonight I asked for her advice.  Not only is the midriff inexplicably not long enough (by long I mean wide I guess - it’s barely closing around my belly), but the bodice is nearly impossible to slip on and off.  

After mom and I hashed it out we figured my best bet is to start over with the midriff.  It’s designed to be a mock belt, not opening at all.  I’m going to try to revise the pattern slightly so that the wrap bodice will flap to the skirt.  That way I can still have a very tailored look but there will be a little more expansion than just the side zipper when I pull it on.  I’ll let you know how I fare in the next update.  Wish me luck!

P.S. According to my goal I’m supposed to have this done in 16 days.  I better start hustling!