7 hours into McCalls 5725....

Here's where it currently stands, folks, after 7 hours of working on it (it's mostly binder clipped together and I *think* the weight of the clips is dragging the dress down):


I think I prefer it without the "drape". Here's a mockup of the drape.


Here's the back:


I had to laugh at myself, I was very excited that the pattern had the swayback adjustment on it, and I used it to remove horizontal lines at the lower back. But then of course the rouching detail is like an overly exaggerated swayback detail which intentionally creates horizontal lines.

So I really think that without the binder clips, and with the seam allowances, the brown band will become shorter and more flattering.

What I've learned so far:

• I seem to be getting slower at sewing, not faster. I mean, 7 hours?? so far???
  
• SPR reviewers are the best! They totally helped me out of a wonky back neck issue and droopy neckline issue
  
• It was my first time tissue fitting for real and it didn't really help since I didn't really know what I was looking for? If that makes any sense at all
• Sometimes ripping the dress apart and cutting the smaller size and sewing it back together is the best option.
  

Good night!!