The picture on the right is there because it was my first attempt at melting the ends of rigelene boning to stop the ends sticking into the wearer - surprisingly easy to do, although I was also surprised how easy it is to set fire to!
I'm finding this project time consuming, not because its complicated but because I constantly have to go back and correct my own sloppy habits which I've developed sewing for myself - for example I pinned in the zip before overlocking the seam, sewing for me I'd have shrugged my shoulders and just overlocked below the zip, but I want to 'up' my standard so it was unpinned, overlocked and pinned in again. Ironing with a press clothe is another one which is taking a bit of practise!
I had a fitting of the muslin, and I've realised I don't realy know how much to allow for the thickness of the bridal satin. At the moment I've sewn all the seams at 5/8" except the side seam, which I've sewn a scant 1/4" - I figure that gives me 1 1/2" to play with, which should be plenty. If not, I have plenty of blue fabric to recut the front bodice and should be able to make any adjustments needed there.
Now to contact the bride and organise another fitting!