Back to Basics

After lessons learned last month, I've decided to start work on my March sewing project earlier.  As planned, I'm taking a HUGE step back in pattern difficulty and building from the ground up.  

Simplicity 8149: Printed 1969

I'm going to sew version 5, shown here in the blue/white polka dots

And, I'm going to incorporate the sash shown in version 4

There are only four main pattern pieces, a front skirt facing and an arm hole facing. The closure is hook and eye or button/loop at the front.

I jump started my efforts last night. Both my lining and my fabric are pinned/cut/marked and ready to sew! I even read the assembly instructions before trying to use them! (This is a pretty big step for me). To my great relief, the instructions are crystal clear and, seemingly, simple.

If all goes according to plan, I should be running ahead of schedule for deadline...knock on wood.... I wouldn't want to jinx things. Are you a taskmaster this month? What types of projects do you have lined up?