Love the dress, the pattern, not so much!

I love this dress, but I can only give the pattern 3* due to the instructions being so inadequate and, less importantly, the packaging on the paper pattern is virtually non-existent. It’s said to be a beginner pattern. It would be if Style Arc took the care to provide detailed instructions, but sadly they never do. I attempted it when I’d only been sewing for a few months and had to give-up. A year later, I revisited and sewed it up without reference to instructions. I didn’t line the bodice though as my lovely Viscose, Linen fabric made that unnecessary. If I’d needed to line it, I would have looked elsewhere for guidance! Due to personal preference, I used bias binding for finishing the neck and arm holes. I’m really pleased with the finished garment and I will, no doubt, make more.