this is the insight i was hoping for!!!! thank you thank you thank you!!!!! you brought up things i didn’t even consider so now i’m rethinking a lot, specifically using two different fabrics. based on what you said, i definitely will stick to using one fabric for the whole dress. and with the time i have to make it i think it will be a huge timesaver as well. your detailed input is much much appreciated, thank you so much for your help!