Camicia half way done

I have the camicia half way done. All it needs are side seams and sleeve openings with cuffs and lace. Neckline is done and trimmedI had forgotten what a game it is to work with 8mm habatai silk. I made the front and back panels much fuller this time so I would have a little more opacity at the open V-front.

Here is the inspiration picture and here is the plan drawing:

The fabric arrived and here is some of what is going on in the sewing studio:

Drafting patterns

 

New back piece for the gown

 

 Habatai silk, gown lining, brick fabric for petticoat, 3 pomanders inspiration picture and drawing.

Design notes for alterations on a pattern piece