Have to have - in process

Today I have started sewing the dress for the school project. I cut all the pieces out yesterday, and I am happy to notice; I can do this! It already looks like a dress, front and back is stitched together, and the side seams have to wait until I can try it on my model. The "fabric" sheds itchy treads all over me an my home, but I keep smiling! Gold paint is in the house, and I am - so far, very satisfied with the process and the picture in my mind of the finished project. One week left until presentation time - I feel on schedule.