Let me start with I am new to Jalie patterns, but I have over 30 years experience sewing garments for people and dolls. I found the fit of the finished garment to be spot on, but the instructions for the collar were confusing. I finally ignored them and relied on previous experience to muscle through making the collar lay down properly. I modified the front of the garment to a faux sweetheart and added the drapes to the front and back. Overall pleased with the final garment.

I made size Q, lengthened the body as usual for my daughter and made the keyhole smaller because she was competing at a very cold rink. I re-calculated the elastic and I think maybe made it a little short but nobody has noticed. Initially I made the sleeves longer but it was unnecessary and I had to shorten them again. I also lined the front of the dress for extra warmth. The ruching at the skirt is very easy to do. The collar is a little fiddly but is a great design feature and looks wonderful with crystals added.

I made this pattern in 4 different sizes. Sleeves in the H, J and K were about 3-3 1/2 inches too short. I also made the P however I'm not sure if the sleeve is also as short because the little girl I made it for is a little heavy for her age so even though the sleeves were fine on her they probably wouldn't be on a older girl that measures a size P. Hope that makes sense. The girls I made the H, J and K for are all normal size little girls. I made them out of black stretch lace so ripping them apart to lengthen the sleeve wasn't really an option. Just cut the triangle off the end of the sleeve and added a decorative cuff to the bottom.

I had sewn many skating dresses back in the late 80's and early 90's. However, there was just a basic dress and the seamstress had to redraw the pattern to get what she wanted. I must say I really like the Jalie patterns. Very easy to use the multiple sizes to alter the fit for the skater. Directions make sense. And a very nice collection of styles. I am actually looking forward to making more dresses!!!!

Made this twice with wonderful results both times.
Fit was accurate, assembly was easy.