Uhhh I am always happy, when I make you smile. But believe me the straps where no fun, I would never make them again in such a stiff fabric. Nevertheless, I am very happy I learned something new.

I followed your lead and cut the dress yesterday. It looks much better, but it is still not really to my liking. I am now thinking about some darts at the back.... I guess although I so love the Japanese pattern books and their style, I have a body which is not suited for this kind of style. At first, I thought I will make this dress again in a softer fabric, but now I am no longer sure this is such a good idea.

And with the sleeve... I also had to laugh very hard. It took me completely by surprise, I really thought I had done everything right, then this thingy was inside out. Thankfully, the fabric was easy to unpick.