My dress is actually finally looking like a dress, which gives me a little bit more assurance that I'm doing it right! Today I sewed my bodice to my skirt and this is how it looks. I'm not sure about the gathering though...

Sewing Dress Day 5

So finally after two classes, I finished my whole bodice! It was hard, but I'm really glad I'm done with it. You can't tell from the picture but the whole thing is lined and ready to attack to the skirt of my dress... when I finish it.