Simplicity S1537 Women's & Plus Size Amazing Fit Dress Sewing Pattern, Sizes 10-18

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.

love it great pattern. Makes cute dress.

This pattern actually worked better for my dress, making a better project the second time around. Much better size and the instructions were good, easy to follow. My second attempt looks much better than my first so I would highly recommend this pattern.

Assuming this isn't your first attempt to sew a dress or sleeves -- this is a very nice dress. I wanted the sleeves and the midi-length so I had to be careful re the pattern pieces. I realized my error in purchasing fabric for the shorter dress that included the sleeves. I ignored the pattern layout at that stage and place the pattern pieces on the fabric to that I was able to get the length and the sleeves out of that yardage. I am an experienced seamstress (taught tailoring as well as beginning sewing) and I would caution anyone new to sewing to be aware that you have to keep track of which size you are cutting out since they have several sizes to select from when cutting out the pattern piece (all on that same piece) -- can be confusing when cutting on the lines to be sure you don't cut along the wrong one -- but that is a manageable situation for those new at sewing.

I bought this pattern and it was uncut and sealed. Delivered before due date. It was easy to work with. Nice. Thank you.

Bought so I could make dresses....in complete package..good value... Excellent condition.

Maybe it’s me but I could not follow this pattern. I ended up recutting several pieces on extra fabric and still threw everything out.

I made this dress for myself and was very pleased with the result. Looked good and was very comfortable to wear.

This is a pattern you can use over and over again in different versions of the pattern. But as usual with these patterns that are probably produced for the US market here in the UK you need to check actual measurements and not go by the sizes.

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

Good service and item.

I first used this pattern when 3 sizes larger so I needed the smaller size. Pattern sent 24 hr tracked and took 48 hrs to arrive after receiving false notification from Amazon that it would need to be collected? Then delivered to the correct address but with the address label stuck on the reverse of the pattern covering up the sizes and material/motion requirements! Much worse than covering up the picture of the finished dress! My husband patiently peeled it off so OK if a bit sticky! Now I have to find a clear bag to stick to it so I can read all the info! Not great for a full price pattern! Suggest patterns are sent out in an envelope! Sticking the address label on the pattern envelope is really not a great idea!