So the plan tonight was to cut out my pattern pieces and fabric. Started cutting  out the pattern only to realize my house scissors were kind of dull. And I only cut fabric with my fabric scissors. So, off to Lowes down the street to get a pair of scissors and washer weights to hold my fabric down. Came back home and cut out the pattern pieces. I will try to get the pieces cut out tomorrow. I am excited to see the finished product.
Oh, I never used to pre-wash my fabrics but I have really been educating myself about sewing from some of the BEST...so if the fabric doesn't require dry cleaning, I will pre-wash it. If it requires dry cleaning, I will run it through the dryer with Dryel. My intention is to take my sewing to a whole new level. I hope to sew with 'sewing friends' too!