Simplicity Amazing Fit Pattern 1537 Misses Dress in 3 Lengths Sizes 10-12-14-16-18

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I started and completed a dress with this pattern in just a few days. I have constructed/sewn many dress patterns. I didn't like all the "fine tuning" instructions for the dress. This pattern is not too difficult and I would rate it an 8 on a scale of difficulty. The instructions for adjusting the size according to your bust, hips and waist were accurate but the sleeves were tricky and I had to adjust those. The main flaw was the instructions for altering the bustline princess seams since not enough instruction was given about adjusting this, however I lucked out and did not have to adjust the princess bustline seam for myself. Terms like "pin out" were unclear and there should have been more detail about how to adjust the princess seam and term definition. Also the instructions have you turn the material right side to make adjustments, which is fine, but the instructions directed to "baste" the hemline of the sleeve which I thought was unnecessary and created extra work since you had to remove the basting for the permanent stitching on the sleeve hemline. Still the dress came out stunning and I was quite pleased. I would rate this 4 out of 5 stars.

Good service and item.

Pattern has many sizes. Easy to customize for my shape.

parcel took a long time but it's from far away.