New Rhythmic Gymnastics Leotard - work in progress

I usually don't post pics of work in progress, but this one has been on a back burner for a while and I need some motivation.
Based on a new Jalie Pattern 3356, which they call Rhythmic Gymnastic Dress.
It's a great foundation pattern piece for complicated full body applique and here is why: the top and skirt are cut as one piece (one each for front and back) and the brief is sewn in at waist, which is great for accommodating short/long torsos.
Also features an invisible zipper closure and finger loop on sleeves.

Here is what I have so far, while I'm still playing around with applique placement.

 I always cut full length foundation piece and cut away when necessary after applique placement.

I use a rotary cutter   and free hand to cut curves, so there are not always exactly where I sketch them out.




















Here are Jalie versions:

Rhythmic Gymnastic leotard: "Dramatic Bows"

This Rhythmic Gymnastic leotard is based on 2 altered Jalie patterns.
Jalie 3026 and 2792. I needed to adjust the pattern to fit my slim 7 year old, but the pattern and the instructions are very well laid out and easy to follow.
This is a third leotard made from the same pattern(s).
I find that I always have to re-draft the sleeves - not sure if my daughters upper arms are too slim or the pattern pieces are too generous.

I have been asked what I use to applique lycra on lycra (spandex).
In the leotard below both bows and black"ribbon are appliques separately.
While I prepare a tutorial, here is short description:

• Use a cut of applique fabric large enough to accommodate   all your applique pieces.
• Trace all your piece to the paper side of your fusible bond, I use HeatBond Feather Lite Iron on 
• DO NOT CUT OUT your shapes
• Iron on the  Heat Bond onto your applique fabric
• Cut out all shapes when cooled off
• Peel of the paper, position on your leotard, gently iron press to secure and applique (use medium lenth zig-zag to ensure structural garment stretch)
• Done!