Simplicity 8014 shirt dress

A review of Simplicity Vintage Shirt Dress S8014

Reviewed by nightingaleanddolittle on 24th January, 2019

This is the first time I’ve used this pattern, and it didn’t disappoint! The sizing is fairly good – there is a bit of ease built into the dress, but I’ve found it to be just the right amount to give you enough space to move and be comfy in the dress. The only adjustments I made were to lengthen the dress (both above the waist and at the hem) which is pretty standard for me.
The instructions are clear and easy to follow – they don’t hold your hand as much as some indie patterns would, but there was nothing that I struggled to understand, and I think my finished dress turned out nice and neat.
I’m pleased with the finished dress, and I’d definitely like to make another version – the full skirted views of this pattern look great so I’d like to give them a try.
More details on my blog: http://nightingaleanddolittle.blogspot.com/2019/01/simplicity-8014-pattern-review.html