Here's the sleeve pattern changes. I tend to go for three-quarter-length sleeves, especially for dancing dresses. I always create my own two-inch sleeve hem, by folding up the fabric to match the curve above.

Here'e the yoke/neckline pinned together. I decided to do a contrasting facing, because I think it adds interest, and also because the Liberty fabric is so thin and lightweight, the red berries kind of show through the fabric. So, the solid red allows a little opacity.

Here's the yoke/neckline flipped and pressed, right side out. I like the color contrast between the print and the solid.

I love retro-styled dresses, especially the Vogue Vintage line of dresses. But, I have consistently run into problems with the old-fashioned methods of construction. Don't get me wrong: I like the tailoring and all that, but it's just that sometimes these vintage patterns are kind of complicated.

Like, in this dress, little did I know, but there's a funky way in which the sleeves are attached to the yoke/neckline, and then the princess-line dress bodice is worn on top of that, like the straps of overalls. Of course I had to change the pattern: I attached the sleeves directly to the princess-lined dress (not to the contrast yoke/neckline as I was instructed) and am now going to somehow, miraculously attach everything together.

I intend to line this dress with some red Bemberg-brand rayon lining. I love the Bemberg lining, don't you? The only trouble is that I am contemplating cutting the whole dress at the waistline, in which case I'll only have to line the skirt part, not the bodice. I have found that for dancing dresses, it's essential that the skirt is lined, but it gets too hot too quickly if the bodice is lined.