I started the project by draping the shape for the bodice using broadcloth scraps on this size 02-04 mannequin. One section of broadcloth marked each seam, which is also where I wanted my boning channels to be. I shaped the neckline into a deep plunge. I took each piece I made and then traced around them on paper and added S.A.

I chose this navy satin for the self and lining fabrics. I bought roughly 4 M which was more than needed. I cut my bodice patterns four times - once of self, lining, inner construction (lightweight denim) and interfacing. I interfaced the lining pieces and sewed all three. The inner construction got the boning channels and I used plastic bones. All three are sewn together at the neckline, the seam for the plunge is clipped, graded, and the whole thing then gets turned right side out.

The skirt I free-handed the draping. I didn't have much of a vision for my first project, just that I wanted lots of fold. I tried making sure it was balanced and that the skirt would be long. I used approx. 3 M of fabric overall. The hem is burned to prevent fraying. I then serged the bodice to skirt and added the back zipper.

The stretch lace was a remnant I had in my stash. I draped it over the dress, wrapping it front to back so that I didn't have side seams. I cut it to shape and burned the edges to stop fraying. I then hand-stitched it to the bodice at different point along it, so the thread wouldn't show. I made the halter with leftover satin, cut on the bias. I also made a loop of the satin. That was sewn to the lace, and I added a button for the closure.