Success!

Well the muslin for my skirt fit almost perfectly. I had to take in a bit on the center back.  So now I just need to sew this baby up.

I went back to the fabric store for more brown polka dot fabric and I bought a yard to make flounces.  Problem is, I didn't know how to make flounces so I've spent much of the last few days looking for instructions. (Show of hands: who knew the difference between flounces and ruffles? I sure didn't.)

Anyway, tomorrow is the big day and I'm psyched now that I know - or at least have a better idea of - what I'm doing.

My next big challenge: the shelf bust.  Here's an example:

Gorgeous right?  Yep, I love them.  Now if I can just deconstruct the pattern, I'd be a happy girl.