I really wanted box pleated trim out of self-fabric, but I also played around with using some of the organza. I tried box pleating that too, but it looked awful.
I also played with a ruffle from the organza. I like this too. In the end I decided to do the box pleats in self-fabric, and I'll probably also make a tucker out of the organza that I can add if I want to dress it up. I cheated on the box pleats after a friend gave me the idea and sewed a tube of fabric, that way I don't have to hem all those edges by hand! I had about 150" of fabric and was NOT looking forward to hand hemming all of that. Plus the duvet cotton is very thin and soft, so this gives the pleats a bit more body.
Then we had the moment of truth - trying it on to see if it actually fits me, and I am pleased to say the modifications I did to the neckline and back of the armscye worked out perfectly. Now I know where to put the front closure.
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