bra straps and tanlines

so after nearly an hour of frustration last night and quitting 4 times, i'm very happy with how this beauty is turning out.
this is the pleating along the neck. 

lookie here:  pockets!! 

((do you have any idea how hard it is to take a picture of your own hand in your pocket???))

why does my arm look like elephant skin?

after seeing this, i applied some nivea.

here's a top view.  ((again self portrait = difficult))

and the neckline.  i think it's just about my favorite part of the dress. still needs some finishing touches. 
a snip snip here and a tide pen there.

still to complete: 

bias tape on the arm openings, and a hem!  i'm nearly there. 

as you can see, my biggest worry will be bra straps and tanlines.

i'm really getting excited now!!

the namesake: