Mmmm. Where to begin?

Wow, another blank page. At least my son is helping me type.. . ;)

Well, this is supposed to be where I'm doing my dress diary thing.

Here's the outline of my eventual research doc (it's been called a book by some sly people...drat, I didn't want to write a book):

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Outline for research paper on Norman dress v1.0

Introduction
Intentions of author
Description of approach
Explanation of techniques used

Section 1: Survey of Sources
Artwork
Stonework: Statuary and Relief Carvings
Painted works: Illuminations and Wall Paintings
Textile works: Tapestries and Embroideries
Graph of characteristics found in contemporary artwork
Textual sources
Fiction: Poetry and Romances
Nonfiction: Biographical Works and Contemporary Letters
Graph of characteristics found in contemporary texts
Archaeological sources
Examples of earlier periods
Examples of the period (fragmentary)
Examples of later periods
Graph of characteristics found in archaeological sources
Conclusions
Overall graph of sources and characteristics
Timeline showing probable evolution of this type of dress
Simplified theory based on research

Section 2: Theories on Construction
How I got here from there: Description of methods used to determine my theories
Logical deduction
Physical experiment (making examples)
General Construction Methods
An Explanation of Rectangular Construction (cutting diagrams)
Measuring and basic cutting
Putting in gores
Putting in gussets
Neckline Types (cutting diagrams)
Slit-v type
Keyhole type
Round type (also called rotated keyhole)
Sleeve Types (cutting diagrams)
Narrow
Maunch type I (turnback)
Maunch Type II (pendant cuff)
Pleated square cuff
'Angelwing'
Knotted (dual-opening sleeve)
Overview of Ornament Placement
Waist seam
Hem
Cuff
Bicep
Neckline
Undergarments 'Chainse'
Description and Explanation of garment
Instructions for making
Cutting Diagrams
Undergown (laced or unlaced)
Description and Explanation of garment
Instructions for making
Cutting Diagrams
Loose (unlaced, pullover type) Gowns
Description and Explanation of garment
Instructions for making
Cutting Diagrams
Laced Overgown Type I 'Bliaut' pleated skirt - earlier?
Description and Explanation of garment
Instructions for making
Cutting Diagrams
Laced Overgown Type II 'Bliaut' gored tunic - later?
Description and Explanation of garment
Instructions for making
Cutting Diagrams

Section 3: Accessories
Mantles
Description and Explanation of garment
Instructions for making
Cutting Diagrams
Girdles 'ceintures'
Description and Explanation of item
Instructions for making
illustrations of patterns shown in artwork
Headdress
Graph of characteristics found in artwork
Descriptions from contemporary texts
Explanation of theories on hairstyles and accessories
Methods and Instructions for hairstyles found
Three-strand Plaits
Two-strand Plaits
Bound Plaits
Theories on hair extensions
Braid weights
Illustrations and descriptions
Graph of occurences and presumed occurences
Use and making of
Veils
Illustrations and descriptions
Graph of occurences of various types
Use and making of
Cutting Diagrams
Fillets and crowns
Illustrations and descriptions
Graph of occurences and presumed occurences
Use and making of
Shoes
Description and Explanation of item
Graph of characteristics found in artwork
Descriptions from contemporary texts
Use and making of
(short overview, notes on where to locate information on making period shoes)
Jewelry
Illustrations and descriptions
Graph of occurences of various types
Use and making of
(short overview, notes on where to locate information on making simple jewelry)

Footnotes
Detailed list of illustrations including sources of originals
Bibliography
Suggested further reading (includes books in Bibliography)
Glossary
Index

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So, am I biting off more than I can chew, or what?