The pattern was easy to follow even for me who is a beginner. I messed up a bit the back zipper so I made some change for the dress, but I also created a blouse from the upper part of the pattern. I am sure I will use this pattern a few more times in the future. Thanks 🤍
I successfully made the dress for my friend. It required heavy modifications (bust, back and waist height). About half of the modifications were specific to my friend's body, but the other half was just bad pattern drafting. Two examples:
1. the back is loose and saggy, it is also visible on the model even though the print on the fabric obscures the view
2. The bodice front is very wide in the upper section. The model clearly has an elastic sewn into it (see how it is narrower at the top). The elastic is not mentioned in the instruction booklet.
Additional notes:
- I added more seam allowance for french seams.
-also added a pocket
Overall the pattern is ok. Not great, not terrible. Be prepared to problem solve.
I absolutely LOVE this dress pattern! Super easy to follow the directions. The pictures demonstrating the directions were helpful whenever I was unsure. Perfect pattern for me to get back into sewing after not doing it for 19 years! I did have to adjust the neckline quite a bit as well as shortening the sleeves, but adjusting is to be expected with sewing and the sleeves were just my preference :)
Just finished this dress and it´s perfect! My first homemade dress and the pattern was so easy to follow, even for me as a beginner! So happy with the result!
Generally easy to follow along! No notation of flipping the pattern when cutting as need for some panels, but overall a good dress!
Pattern and notes are easy to follow
It might have been a printer issue but lining up the pattern some of the measurements where off but it’s not to difficult to work with.
Pattern was delivered to my inbox within moments of ordering! Easy and detailed instructions meaning as a beginner my confidence in being able to make this item has doubled. Will be purchasing more patterns for sure!
this store is also lovely and even provided me an 'easy for beginners how to sew guide' within my order x