Yup, side gores went up, so about 4 inches got chopped off the bottom. Now I have you nervous about what I am doing to yoru creation, don't I? ;-) Don't worry, I am not mangling it! /grin/ Have faith! You can't tell where the gores were raised since when the seams are finished the inside all looks the same. And yes, the way you constructed it did make it easy to change the fit, which was very nice. Hopefully I will have it ready to wear by A&S.

As for the gift part - I like giving gifts so you will get something when it is suddenly Khalja gift time! One of the things I like about the SCA is that we share so nicely. You have given so freeely of your research and knowledge - thank you! Not to mention you sewing. ;-)