Stay stiching the neckline, joining the shoulders

Now that all that basting is done (three movies worth, geez-almighty) I can move on to the next step: stay stitching the neckline. we do  this to ensure it doesn't stretch out with repeated wear.  I'm in.

Here, I have traced my sewing line in disappearing marker so I know where to sew.
 

I'm choosing the organza strips and I get to not only pin, but also to baste the organza.  That Gertie lady is crazy for basting.
 

The finished stay stitched neckline.  You can't really see it, but it's done.  And I got to sew together the shoulders!  Very exciting.