Dress 1 and 2

I'm striving to actually create garments outside of my coursework, so I've drafted a pattern for a 60s mod inspired dress. It's going to be made of cerise wool that I received from my boyfriend's mother. She's also arranged for me to receive a new sewing machine. Hopefully I'll get the dress made up in a timely manner.
I also want to draft a knock-off of this dress. I don't know where to start, though. I'm assuming it's bias cut, which I've not drafted before, and I don't know whether to use my darted bodice with or without my skirt block.

My Derby Day outfit is going well - I've made up the toiles, altered the patterns and cut my fabric, the next (and final) step is construction.

New study blog

If all goes to plan, this blog will keep me motivated to study harder.

Let's ignore the fact that I should be doing homework right now...