17th May 2015: Cutting and sewing I hate scalloped edges! I spent most of the day cutting and hemming the bottom edge of the middle two dress layers!

Three layers of the skirt are now done, ready to be sewed together and the waist elasticated. After that it will be time to sort out the top-most bandeau layer, and fake the open belly star.

I may end up making the gemstone from acetate sheeting, cut and folded.

10th April 2015: Patterns I've currently got a very rough template for the dress (made from old duvets covers!) and my wig and wefts for the curls have arrived!

Next steps, buy the fabric, make the gem, and make the curls!