For embellishments, instead of buttons, you could stitch lace rosettes or flowers from doilies or make a few yo yos with smaller yo yos centered to look like a flower. You could purchase the different trim and/or ric rac to highlight different areas. Place a few hexagons like GFG with yo yos in the center also. I like to go to the thrift shops and purchase some of the older dresses with the lace trim. I have one that has a satin top with a velvet skirt and lace attached to the satin top. Got it for $8.00. Old prom dresses are great for that also. I have couple doilies with embroidery and lace trim. Made out of muslin.