As you may notice I have alot of panels within the design of my dress therefore I mapped out the structure of the dress on the mannequin, pinned Calico to the mannequin so that I could draw out my pattern pieces and the notched and made notes on the fabric. For now I work better making notes all over everything!

I used the mannequin to size my garment instead of using bodice blocks because this garment is meant to be very fitted and figure hugging to the person.