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.