Cutting out the kirtle

The gold taffeta was spread out on the living room floor, right sides together. It was pinned randomly to keep it from shifting. Paper Pattern pieces were TAPED to the wrong side of the fabric. Pencil marks were made 1/2" from pattern to mark the seam allowances. From the pattern on down, I had to free measure and mark a 42" skirt gore. There were pictures on the computer and I kept running back in to check, but Lordy! if I didn't make mine different.
The fabric cuts beautifully and hardly frays at all. left and right pieces were marked with their pattern letter A, B,C or D. The center piece was cut on the fold.
I saved a bit of uncut fabric above the front strap. I didn't completely cut that part out, as I haven't' decided what to do about straps. And I'm rethinking the need for sleeves. That would mean I'd be wearing my huge linen camecia AND big gold sleeves as well. Too Hot!

I found the proper lefts and rights and sewed the 7 pieces together. 1 front, 2 side fronts, 2 underarms, 2 center backs. I had to place the paper pattern on the fabric several times to see how it lined up with the previous piece. The bunch of fabric I was hoping to make straps out of proved to be a big hassle. I cut the extra off and from the front it looks like a strapless gown. The basic dress is done. I have not attached the facing or straps. I want to try it on ME first to fit it properly.
The photos below show the kirtle sewn with NO FACING OR STRAPS, yet. I used my LACING STRIPS (they are pinned to the outside of the dress) to figure placement of permanent grommets and back width.