Finished with frustration

Sorry, I don't have the pattern number of this Simplicity at my fingertips right now. I will post it tomorrow, and I have more photos to add. Stay tuned.

Pattern Description: Misses Jacket in Two Lengths with Neckline and Sleeve Variations

Pattern Sizing: I have the sizing pattern Misses 6-14

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? For the most part.

Were the instructions easy to follow? NO, NO, NO! I am supposing the other project runway patterns are similar in instruction and if they are--I probably WON'T BUY others. The instructions are hard to follow (and I've been sewing for 40+ years) AND confusing. I sewed the cuffs on incorrectly because the photo in the instructions sheet shows to match the sleeve seam with the cuff vent. WRONG! I go alot by the pictures rather than the "dots". The pattern dot's were marked correctly but the instruction illustration was WRONG.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I do think the final garment is cute and I think I will wear it; howver, I'm not sure how often I will wear because the neckline is awfully wide. I'll try it with a tank top and see how it looks.

Fabric Used: It's a type of an embroidered cotton. Very pretty fabric.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I cut a straight 14 and was hoping for enough bust ease as I'm measure about 1" larger in the bust that the pattern measurements for a size 14. It fits fine.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I probably won't sew this one again. Recommend? Maybe, but be careful trying to follow the instructions.

Conclusion: I wish I had read the other review here for this particular view. I think it was Claire. If I had, I probably wouldn't have made the mistakes with the cuffs and had to rip them out and re-sew. However, I might not have made it at all. Live and Learn!