Another UPDATE

The zipper is now in and I have been spending hours upon hours hand stitching this guipure lace to the bodice. I was hoping to attach it by machine but the satin has a stretch feature and the lace doesn't so that will cause no end of headaches with puckers. I am having to sew the lace on with the dress on the mannequin with one hand between the satin and the lining. That way i can still access the inside of the dress in case any changes need to be made. It is taking so long as my hand get tired holding them in this position

I have also made a hoop to go under the dress so it sits nicely and doesn't get caught in a tangle when my daughter walks. My daughter worked out there was approximately 48 meters of tulle circumference on the dress. Two of the tulle layers are each made with 2 circle skirts sewn together. This was to reduce the amount of gathers sitting at the waist and to give the skirt a fuller look.

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UPDATE
The skirt is now on. It will be hemmed once everything else is done. the zipper needs to be installed and I need to add the boning in too. Then to finish the bodice with lace and beading.
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This is the progress of my DD's ball gown.

I will add updates here as I can