So this dress gave me plenty of problems.  It's the infinity dress.  I wanted to give it a shot with some cheaper fabric.  I think I've got it now.  I made a tube top and added darts then attatched the skirt to that.  I didn't angled the straps enough, which I am not too worried about since I have my tube, but I will not make the same mistake with the next one!  I am not sure if I want to leave the skirt as is, or cut it too a circle... decisions decisions.