The sculptural bussel will help the skirt deify gravity, but it needs more then a highwaisted skirt to support it, the puppy needs a full out corset.. The top is getting closer to the original sketch. Neoprene helps give it soft lift but it still needs more loft.
Looking for ways to make craters and holes, I found technical assistance in the book Pattern Magic. My English copy is in the mail, and will make things a lot easier!