This has been an interesting thread, loved reading it.
I haven't made mine yet but have purchased the fabric and the pattern. I have antique satin (it has those slubs woven in the fabric and it's not too shiny). And it's not a dress, it's a skirt and jacket.
Am putting it all off as long as possible because I'm only 23 and the thought of cooking supper every night for the next 50 years isn't pleasant lol