The pieces all fit together well; except, the fichu which was too long in the back, but this was easily remedied. If I were to make this dress again, I would add a waist sash to cover up where the fichu attaches in the back of the dress for a more finished appearance, or put buttons on the back of the dress and buttonholes in the fichu. The hook and eye attachment method they instruct you to use is not very secure. The directions were rather minimal, and no grain lines were marked on any of the pattern pieces, so I made educated guesses as to which way the fabric grain should run on several of the smaller pieces. Also, the yardage given for the amount of lace trimming needed is insufficient for both the fichu and the sleeves. Add at least another yard to the amount stated on the pattern if you plan trim both.
Dorothy O’Hare –
The pieces all fit together well; except, the fichu which was too long in the back, but this was easily remedied. If I were to make this dress again, I would add a waist sash to cover up where the fichu attaches in the back of the dress for a more finished appearance, or put buttons on the back of the dress and buttonholes in the fichu. The hook and eye attachment method they instruct you to use is not very secure. The directions were rather minimal, and no grain lines were marked on any of the pattern pieces, so I made educated guesses as to which way the fabric grain should run on several of the smaller pieces. Also, the yardage given for the amount of lace trimming needed is insufficient for both the fichu and the sleeves. Add at least another yard to the amount stated on the pattern if you plan trim both.