soap is something i want to try soon too, looks like fun =)

this is the fitting book i was telling you about

http://www.amazon.com/Fit-Real-People-Clothes-Pattern/dp/0935278656/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1218551671&sr=8-1

the hardest part about doing this on your own is evaluating the original pattern...it really helps to have a buddy. if you try it and have specific questions, i can do my best to answer them long distance =D