Here is a close up of the gathers below the waistband. I made it nice and long, as I am an old Frau, not a young Fraulein. Now I just have to attach the skirt to the bodice, add buttons, and squeeze into the finished costume (I made it a little tight as I am hoping to trim a bit from my waistline by spring.)
More pictures will come as I finish the dress part of the costume.