The lady next door is letting me borrow a sewing machine!!  This will save me some time.  I made it thru my first roll of tulle (made 19 strips).  Only 2 more rolls to do, I hope.  I plan on getting more tulle on my lunch break tomorrow so I can get the "feathers" done in the next two weeks.  I am excited to start on the top of the dress and the fabric flowers.