I made this last summer and it was a total hit! I used a New Look pattern and modified it. I bought the fabric for ridiculously cheap (like 2$ a yard) at Sew Low in Cambridge MA. They have really great deals, but you have to hunt in the store. They also have a really great trim section. I have heard the staff is bitchy, but I have never had a problem. I lined the whole thing with white cotton and added some lace at the bottom. Prewashing the fabric alone would have been key though because as soon as I got it wet all the red ran and dyed the white lining pink! haha. I guess no one will see! =p