With the help of my wonderful friend, Serafina, I now have a new bodice pattern! The areas marked in pencil are to be pad stitched and a 1/2″ seam allowance is marked. It will be lacing up on the side back- but just barely to the back, more side. I cant wait to try the new lacing placement. Previously I had been making them with the lacing further to the back, as this is how it is on Eleanora’s burial gown. However, after looking at some other pictures I think that closer to the side is more accurate. This is confirmed in that in the burial gown, the lacing eyelets go through the trim in the back. It looks to be an alteration due to weight loss. The more forward position means that I will be able to lace myself into my dress on my own… potentially without hurting myself. Now onto other sewing obligations so I can get to work on this soon! 
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