Hi, All~

I've been spending this year learning Blender. I currently use 2.58 on a WinXP system. I'm currently making a dress for Antonia for the Xmas giveaway. I have learned a lot doing this, and it is near completion. I have two questions, though.

 

1 - In the process of making the dress, I've separated out the collar, belt and belt buckle. After I finished the modeling process, I moved them into place. Because they were separated from the main mesh, I am not sure what I need to do to reattach, if anything. They are staying in place and seem to have integrated with the main mesh, but I am sure there is a part of the process I am missing. I've spent a good deal of time on the Blender wiki searching for an answer, but I am still uncertain as to how this is accomplished. Do I parent them to the main mesh?

 

2 - Now that I am almost finished, I am unsure as to the next step in the process. I know the mesh needs to be UV mapped, and then textured. I have Auto Group Editor and Quick Conform from 3D Utils, so making it work for Antonia shouldn't be too much of a problem. What I am unsure of is the exact workflow. Can someone help a poor old man out here? Any help or suggestions much appreciated.

 

C~