First thank you all for the fast and extremely helpful replies to my last inquiry. A BIG help. Next is the blouse to go with the skirt. Want to make it out of self-lined chiffon and understand working with chiffon is like everyone's worst nightmare. Am wondering if anyone has worked with stretch chiffon and if it is easier to handle. Any suggestions again would be appreciated. This is a Christmas gift and am trying to get finished up before then. Maybe I should have made something I was more familiar with? After 54 years of sewing think you would see it all but with it all self taught something new shows up. This site is a dream come true. Ginger