Hello CSC! I’m here to post my review of the pattern Simplicity 2058 Amazing Fit Skirt.
Now, before I start, I just wanted to give you my bias upfront. I love Simplicity patterns. They have always fit me better than the other Big 4 patterns. Aside from one pattern that was a wadder, I’ve had pretty solid results. As you’re about to see, this pattern continued the positive trend.
Simplicity did gift me this pattern in trade for a review, but this is my true opinion. I hold nothing back. I promise.
Now, on to the review!
2058 is part of Simplicity’s line of Amazing Fit patterns. For the skirt, that means they provide different pattern pieces for a slim, average, and curvy fit. The instructions also walk you through selecting a size. For this skirt, the waist is supposed to sit at your natural waist and should fit snugly, but not tight and the hips should have 2.5 inches of ease. 2058 is also available in a pretty reasonable size range from 10 (25 waist/34.5 hip) to 28 (44 waist/52 hip).
With the instructions in mind I took a fresh set of measurements:
- Waist: 36”
- Hips: 47”
These measurements put me in between a size 20 and 22 for the waist and a size 22 and 24 for the hip. However, I also took a look at the finished measurements of the skirt. Adding 2.5” to my hip measurement gave me a number to keep in mind for the finished fit — 49.5”. Looking at the chart you can see that even though Simplicity recommends 2.5” of ease through the hip, they allowed for 3.5” of ease in the pattern!
In the end I opted to cut out a size 20 for the waist and a size 22 curvy for the hip. I had an inkling that the pattern would be slightly more generous and I was right! This also saved me from needing to grade out more than one size.
2058 is very simple to make. There are just 6 pieces in total and unless you have a directional print on your fabric, it can be made with less yardage than a lot of other skirt patterns. That is because the skirt is meant to be fitted through the hip with just slight flaring at the hem.
For my first version I pulled some poly suiting that had been sitting in my stash since Gilmore Girls aired on the WB. I’m 99% sure I bought it at JoAnn’s back when I had my first job and very little money and it was on sale. It really reminded me of what work wear was made from in the early 2000s.
It also would not submit to my iron no matter what I tried. But even if a bit wrinkled, the shape of the skirt is very wearable. The pattern gives you a generous 1 inch seam allowance on the side seams so it can be easily let out a bit if you find the skirt too snug. I did not need to make use of the extra allowance.
One issue you may find with this pattern, is the all the allowances for slim/average/curvy are only made on the back pieces. So if you need adjustments in the front this pattern might not work as well for you. I went with the curvy back pieces and it worked very well over all. I had a little bit of a bubble between the waist and hip where I graded out to the hip size too quickly, but it was easy to take it in just ¼ inch and now the skirt lies nicely.
The waist sits just a tiny bit below my natural waist and looks very much like the front of the pattern envelope. I call that a win!!!
Then I turned to my fashion fabric to make a nice fall skirt to wear to the office. The only adjustment I made to the pattern pieces was to shave off that extra ¼ inch from the back pieces between the waist and hip.
This is in some cotton/linen blend from Free Spirit Fabrics. It feels more like home decor weight fabric and lends a more structured feel to the skirt.
I prefer this second version because it seems to hug my curves nicely and was just so much easier to work with. Natural fibers for the win!
I also added a waistband when I used the fashion fabric. The process was very easy. I took a waistband from a tried and true (TNT) skirt pattern and applied it to 2058 instead of the facing. Since I prefer to wear skirts tucked in, having a waistband helps provide the retro look I love.
Now I can add Simplicity 2058 to my TNT skirt patterns as I just love the look of the skirt with with the slight flounce of volume at the hem!
- Size Range (1-5): 4 – It is the general plus size range for Simplicity.
- Instructions (1-5): 5 – Pretty standard for Simplicity, but I appreciated the information on picking a size.
- Construction Process (1-5): 5 – So simple!
- Final Fit (1-5): 5 – I love it!
- Overall Rating (1-5) + Explanation: 4.75/5 – I really enjoyed making this pattern and the end result is something beautiful and basic that fits perfectly with my style.
Great job! I’m definitely doing to try this one. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the great skirt pattern review Jessica. I didn’t even know that the Amazing Fit line has skirt patterns! I have a favorite RTW skirt with a similar shape, no waistband. This pattern might be just right to make a few for myself. You look great in it too. Thanks for the info on the ease and note about pattern alterations on back pattern pieces. You’ve helped me avoid frustrating mistakes.
I’ve had this pattern for awhile and hurt havent tried it. Your makes are telling me I need to pull this one out!
I have made this pattern with a lining and sheer fabric over top. Unfortunately it’s too cold here to wear it now, but it looks really cute and will be a nice spring skirt.
The instructions are easy and I have made skirts like this before. Always a flattering style on my voluptuous lower half.
Love your makes. They look great. I am enjoying all the shares on Simplicity patterns as I haven’t made many. I have tended to be a Butterick or Vogu sewer but they don’t have the size options simplicity seem to have.
Thank you!!! Might be worth trying Simplicity. I hope they will fit you well!
Cute skirts! One of my very favorite long ago hippie skirts had the slightly flared shape.
How tall are you, and did you make any length adjustments to the skirt? Or maybe a better question–what’s your pant inseam? I’m short and wonder what length I’d like best….
I had a friend who’d buy those awful polyester mens pants from the 70s and cross country ski in them. Totally waterproof.
Thank you! I am 5’6″ and I haven’t worn pants is a long time so I have no idea what my inseam is. I will say I thought the skirt was a little bit of an awkward length. It hits sort of mid-knee. When I make it again I need to add an inch or so of length.
Love love love the red one. I giggled a little about the early 2000s fashion fabrics…oh they all looked like your skirt!
Both skirts turned out nice. I, too, have this patterns. The ease info helps a lot. thank you. Too bad about the wrinkles. I still have some indestructible fabric from the 70’s — guaranteed to survive a nuclear blast! But get out the wrinkles? yeah, good luck.
Thank you Jen! The fabric was such a kick to find in my stash!
This skirt looks great on you. I have never cared for skirts like Simplicity 2058. But your skirt looks terrific and I think I may have to change my mind. Next time JoAnn has a sale on Simplicity, I will have to consider this pattern.
Thank you Susan! I have to say I don’t love skirts without a waistband, but that was such an easy alteration to make.
Love the fashion fabric. Nice skirt
Thank you so much Anne!
Oh that’s lovely! I love that shape of skirt, it’s very flattering.
Thank you Colleen! It is such a nice shape to wear.
I have this pattern! Thanks to your description of the amount of ease and adjustments you did,, I think I can make it now. I like how the skirt flares with the heavier fabric. Great post!
Thank you Christine! Reading through the fit notes in the pattern really help me have a successful end product. I hope your skirt turns out as well!
Cute! You nailed the fit! Also: hahaha, fabric you’ve had since the Gilmore Girls days!
I’m sure most of us have those old stash fabrics! Glad I could use it for something. And thank you!
I love your fashion fabric skirt! Beautiful and what a fit. Yous is the second garment I’ve seen from Amazing Fit and they are amazing 🙂 I love the way the skirt “curls” at the bottom and I was thinking a nice rayon ponte would be pretty too – no ease though.
Thank you Kahtleen! It’s a pretty great basic skirt pattern!
Sorry, I meant Kathleen! Sorry about the typo.
I love the skirts, Jessica! They both fit you so well!
Thank you Andie! I’m really happy with them!
Both of these are very pretty and look very nice on you ! Great sewing! Maybe the dry cleaners could press the wrinkles out of the gray one !
Ah, the dry cleaners. Could work! I should try actually hanging it up and seeing if some of them fall out. And thank you.
Hi, Jessica, I’m new here, but really enjoying the fit discussions. I’ve been experimenting with fit issues for almost 50 years, thanks to a generous back 40, as my Mom used to say! I too love the maroon print. So cute, and so nice for in between weather. I would love to see it just 1″ longer. Might you try that? Next, as to the grey fabric, you might try washing it and popping it in a medium dryer for 10 or 15 minutes, then pull it out and hang it to dry the rest of the way. If that doesn’t cure those wrinkles, maybe pressing with a wet cloth? If that fails, spray starch?? And if that fails, well. I’m beat!
Best to you,
Nancy N
I think next time I’d add about an inch in length. The hem allowance is very small on this pattern, so I can’t make this version any longer.