Donkey Kong Dress Mod Version 1 & 2

Step 11 Creating the new neckline

I base new alterations on clothes using clothing that I already wear and that fit. (Well, in theory.)

I have a grey knit top with a boat neckline that is one of my favorite tops (until it shrank later).
Been told a few times that the neckline was flattering to my body type so I used it.
Placed this on top the Donkey Kong top and marked the seam line where the ribbed knit meets the knit top as well as where the ribbing ended.

Measured twice, cut once the old tshirt neckline.
Proceeded to sew the red satin double faced bias tape.
It was more difficult than I thought, though it was my first time using it so I shouldn't fret.
It kept puckering a bit and so the neckline wasn't as smooth and neat as I'd like it to be.

I was trying to imitate the boat neckline just like the grey shirt by recreating the overlapping ribbing.
Realized it wasn't possible due to the way the sleeve is constructed.
It is a set in sleeve and not a raglan sleeve. I was trying to make one style fit into another.
Which is not possible.

Also realized that the purpose of bias tape is to go around curves nicely so I might as well just sew it curving around the whole neckline.
There's only catch, I already cut the bias tape at the shoulder. DOH!

With only one to two hours to spare before a road trip to the show, had to make do and attach the rest of the bias tape, attach the ladder rungs near the neck, and the put the remainder ladder on the skirt. It's a messy sewing job for my taste but I had to wear something.