This has become one of my favourite sewing patterns. It took me a few tries to get the fit just right but it was well worth it. I have already made two dresses and this will be a pattern I will make again. The front piece was quite wide across the chest so I had to take that in to reduce the gaping. Once I adjusted the fit it came together quite easily. I would highly recommend this for a confident beginner sewist. I was able to skip adding a zipper as the dress fits over my upper body without it.