I think you did a wonderful job!!
The first few dresses I mad Remy took a lot longer for me too. soetimes I have an idea in my mind and I have to try a few different ways to make it work.. so I understand how you must have felt.
If you look at the "sticky notes" there are links to help with sewing...
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yt-...tern-list.html
the one above is a master list of patterns. I have gotten the cutest patterns from the internet. I also have traced tops of dresses and worked with them to make patterns. If you buy I like simplicy the best over McCall for dog dress. Amyee.... southernbell ..has a lot of information about the patterns.
Anyway... the dress is beautiful. I look forward to seeing more of your work!