Project #7 - gray sheath - part 1

I've been busy catching up on some school-related reading. Now it's time to take a breather and get back to sewing, which is the real purpose of life, right?

Planning the dress
I'm thinking a sleeveless sheath in gray wool crepe. I have a slightly schizophrenic vision for this: on the one hand, I'm envisioning a plain, simple, business-like dress; on the other, I see black lace or embroidery around the neckline. I'm having a hard time deciding.

Either way, I'll use my TNT pattern (same as the red sleeveless sheath) but instead of using the typical industrial 1/4" seam allowance and machine-sewing in the armholes and neckline, I'll follow Susan Khalje's instructions in Eliminate separate facings for elegant edges (Threads #125) and cut 1-2" allowances and do all the hand-sewing. I've done this once before and enjoyed both the process and the finished product.

Tomorrow I'll preshrink the fabrics and get to work. That means I really need to make the embellishment decision soon.