Creative pattern making

When you are on your own, you really have to be a bit creative to make a close fitting pattern. I often combine patterns, make adjustments I hope will work and then make a mock-up and try it out. Sometimes it works like a charm, sometimes not...

This time I want to make this:

I got out three different patterns: my Brueghel jacket, the low neckline bodice and my partlet:

Combining the thre patterns, I then made the mock-up, had my boyfriend fit it in the back and I did the front. Some minor adjustments later I have this:

Now I just need to decide on which of my brocades I will use for this project!