African wax print Maltop... with rings, part 2

A progress update on the second iteration of Maltop:

As you can see, the upper portion is mostly done, and I've sewn on the ribbon waistband. In case you're wondering, the top is lined in unbleached cotton muslin. Here's a peek at the inside.

I put heavy-duty iron-on interfacing on the reverse of the ribbon waistband to give it more body. (Otherwise, ribbon is pretty wimpy.) This close-up lets you see what the sewn-on ribbon waistband looks like from the outside as well. The gathered front was made by drawing up a long basting stitch (since removed) -- the stitches attaching the ribbon also hold the gathers in place.

Remaining steps:

• make bottom portion of the top (this bit is gathered on both the front and back and flares out, sort of like a peplum)
• add zipper
• make gathers at shoulder and cover with ribbon that matches the waistband