I’m still recovering from eye surgery so this post will be brief. I’ll post more pictures and construction details when I get back from Costume College.
Here is a quick look at the bodice! I can’t see well enough to make a lot of tiny hand-sewn eyelets in the back, so someone will have to sew me into my dress before the Gala. 
I already packed my petticoats and bum roll so I don’t have a mounted picture of the skirt. I cartridge-pleated it, left the front part that goes under the center bodice tab flat, and hid closures in the pleats. (I have side openings for pocket access).
My hair in its hat box looks like braaaains!
See you at Costume College!
Fresh Frippery 
I hope you have a wonderful time!
Thank you! I always plan to!
Looks fab! Can’t wait to see the whole thing. And have a blast; one of these years I’ll get to C.C.!! Old Costumers never die, they just “fume-fade”. : )
Thanks Sharon! I hope you do come one day; it is a lot of fun and full of friendly people.
My my, this looks gorgeous!!! The cartridge pleats look fearsome to make, I admire how beautifully you’ve made them – did they take up a lot of time to do?
Hi Rosa, thank you! Yes, cartridge pleats can be time-consuming but they’re not hard once you understand the concept. The gingham ribbon trick (see my previous post) also speeds things up. I like to do mine while watching TV. =)