First toile

Here's the start of my first garment. So far it's the bodice, and two front skirt panels. The bodice is tight fitting but currently has one layer, of three.

I tried two different methods of pleating the skirt. The vintage pattern I used was a size 14 (bust 32 - obviously the sizing has changed since 1955!) and on the hips, whereas I want it on the waist. I have reduced the waist size by 20cm in order for it to fit and I think it's still a little too big.