Embrodery on Green Kirtle

So I have been slowly workiing on the embrodery on my green kirtle... just a few pics of the progress so far... I need to add some of the leaves yet, and have only done the front part of the bodice, but so far I am please with how it is turning out.

You can see how the sleeves are split. When I have the hooks and eyes on and closed them the split will lay better on the back of the arms, and then my underdress (I was thinking of making a pair of sleeves to go under, either a close fitting blue, or maybe a fine white gathered sleeve) will show through the split.