How to pass the time

It's 14:23, and I've finally figured out how to pass the time here in Texas. Or perhaps it would be more correct to say I remembered.
Since my freshman or sophomore year at Princeton, whenever I'd return to Texas for breaks, my mother would take me to a local fabric store, and I'd spend the next two or three days making a dress. Some of you may remember the sari for which I sewed my own blouse and petticoat or the dress I wore for Mathey Music Night sophomore year (when Nic and I performed "The Nearness of You" and "Santa Baby").
You can see a picture of my latest project here. It's the pink one, only I'm not making mine in pink (blech). No, in classic me style, I did not follow the directions on the pattern package and chose corduroy instead of cotton. Why? Because I like corduroy, and because I'm making the dress in the fall. It's a stripey maroon corduroy, and I'm hoping to add some trimming in beige. Though I really like the fabric, I'm starting to worry I'll end up looking like a sofa. It should be done in the next few days, so maybe I'll post a picture, and y'all can let me know what you think.
Back to it!