Dress tutorial help!

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I got a sewing machine for Christmas and I have been wanting to sew something new on it. It has been about 8 years since I have used a sewing machine. I love the style of dresses that have the tank top style top portion with a waistband that is usually elastic, with a full and ruffled skirt. While I still remember the basics, I am not comfortable (nor do I have the money) to just "wing it" and goof off. I found this tutorial recently when searching for "easy dress patterns". I find it a little confusing and not quite complete enough.

I don't know if I am just tired or inept, but I cannot find any other patterns and/or tutorials that really show this style of dress and an easy way to make one. Does anyone have any suggestions, advice, tips or links to tutorials for this style of dress?