The first cut is the "cheapest"

Let me start by saying, last Sunday I ordered some silk fabric, then days later I got ribbon and some sequins now I need some netting and some beads and I will be ready.  That is for my "special outfit" --

This brings me to my title.  I should crawl before I walk, so I am practicing on some "interesting" fabric I got while in North Carolina using a "free pattern" from a doll magazine that I altered.  No loss if it doesn't work out.  I'll post my progress (or lack thereof).

Here's a picture of the cutting: