Dress nearing completion

I got the bodice all sewn together yesterday and today I got the skirt put together and attached to the bodice. All that's left now is the zipper and hem. Yay! Reflecting on this dress, there were definitely a few snafus that occurred. Like going to cut out the dress and realizing that my fabric was only 38 inches wide. That was a hassle because the skirt is so full. Luckily, I'm short and had already calculated taking off about 5 inches, and the skirt was so full that taking off a few inches of width didn't make a huge difference either. In terms of putting the bodice together, some parts are a total pain in the @$$. There's a lot of bulk at junctions where multiple seams meet, and the construction itself is a bit odd in spots leading to places where, if you haven't cut and sewn everything perfectly, a little fudging is needed to make it look alright. The fabric I chose probably added to a couple troubles, since it's darn slippery. And I probably ironed some spots a little too much (in an attempt to make the bunchy or odd places look right) at too high of heat, since there are a few slightly shiny spots. But overall, it's looking pretty good, and I like it... I'll just like it even more once it's finished. ;p