McCalls 8058 Sew Along and Pattern Review

This dress is a quick make and perfect to make when you have at least two yards of fabrics, although you can get away with making this with 1 1/2” yards of knit fabric. It is also a great pattern for a beginner.

Pattern Description: M8058 is a fitted knit dress with different neckline variations and also different sleeve lengths. Of course, you can also change the length of the hem.

Pattern Sizing: I made a size 20 view E with three quarter length sleeves.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? yes it looked like the picture on the envelope.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes the instruction are easy to follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? The instructions were pretty easy, and I’ve made it numerous times.

Fabric Used: I used a double brushed knit yellow knit from Joann’s fabrics. It also comes in black, sage green and a cerulean blue, Super soft fabric and perfect for this pattern.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: No alterations needed!

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I have sewn it twice now and I will continue using this pattern. Its a good one for the pattern stash. I’m sure it has been re-issued numerous times under different numbers.