Cracking on

Just to keep you up to date, I've stitched and applied the bodice to my figure and padded the sleeve/arms with carpet felt and then ordinary felt

Carpet padding on arms

I attached the wired hands under the felt. 

Sleeve added, ready for cuffs next

I made up a sleeve and stab stitched that in place. One more sleeve and a nice cavalier's lacy collar and cuffs will complete her ensemble!