So I cheated a little. I found the dress at goodwill, and just modified it...a lot. But I find that to be efficiency, and since, otherwise, I never would have made this outfit...it works for me. I have something girly to show off to people. The apron was even kind of fun to make.
Its shown up at various conventions when I never had anything better to bring, and has been worn by other girls who lacked a costume at the time. Its like...a backup costume. But a nice handy one, when I feel girly. Which is never. Damn.