Sewing a dress...

Over the past couple of weeks, I've been planning to make a dress.  Never mind that I've never sewn anything in my life (other than some hand-sewing), but there's a bit of that good ol' *can do* attitude in me.

And though I really want to just jump right in and make the whole dress in one sitting (which, will not happen, because I think it takes at least a few good hours to make a decent dress) - I am going to take it one step at a time.  First up, the bodice/top.

Except one problem - I didn't soak the fabric in water and let it dry.  Which means I'll have to do it tonight and start on the top tomorrow night.  Arg!  I can't believe I forgot and a part of me wants to just start making the top anyway, but I know - be patient.

Oh, but wait!  It's raining!  Which means I can't hang the fabric out to dry outside.  Super. 

I swear, all these obstacles to make a dress.