This "shawl" is a dud...
581759
So disappointed. I bought this shawl as a Christmas gift for my sister. It's thin and short. The picture makes it look thick, irredescent, and like it's long enough to wrap around your shoulders, folded. Believe me, it's not.  I feel ripped off for paying close to $50 for something that is more the size of a bandanna than a shawl. Now I have to buy her something else to go along with it. This item by itself makes a poor gift. Everything else that I have purchased from Novica, I have been really impressed with the quality. However, this "shawl" is a dud.
3066583
Not very many of these shawls are this wide (it's a skimpy 36 inches) So i'll keep it.  It does itch just a little and is not as soft as the really expensive pashmina, in case you think that is what you are going to get.  The color ( raspberry) was very close to what appeared on my screen.
2273503
This sweater has so much potential but it falls short. It is waaaay over priced, it should be somewhere in the low $30s for its quality. The braided front is beautiful, I like it how high it sits on the back of my neck but it's the only thing I like about the sweater. The fabric is very thin and my bra bulge clearly shows through which I hate! The buckle is flimsy and I wish the back of the sweater was long enough to cover my entire butt and not just half of it, I'm 5'7 by the way. The front does not stay closed as pictured. Sending it back...
603052
I was so excited to receive this pullover -- I paid $52 for it, which is sort of expensive for a cotton pullover, so I was expecting a little bit of quality.  I was totally disappointed.  This sweater was a thin, poor quality knit that really should be for sale at about $5.00 or less.  The neck is only finished on three sides -- the front rolls and is unfinished, contributing to a strange, unfinished look.  The cut was odd, and it felt like it was on backwards -- in fact I could only tell the "front" by looking at where the tag was located.  I cannot stress this enough: it felt like it was on backwards, so it was obviously sewn wrong.  I had high hopes for this; I was terribly disappointed.
1947771
This is the WORST pattern I have ever worked! I wanted to make the circular knitting needle case for a gift. When I went to cut out the pattern pieces, I found that, instead of labeling each pattern piece, some of the pieces were grouped and it was suggested you might transfer the information to the individual pieces yourself. What?!! Then, there was no layout given for some of the pieces. In the instructions, they refer to "pocket" - yet there seem to be 3 different sized pocket pieces (12, 13 & 15) with no indication as to how they are to be used. Added to that confusion, the fabric calls for fusible fleece, contrast fabric, and remnant fabric - again with no explanation as to which is which!
4898296
While the color is nice and its very shiny and feels soft to the touch, its super thin, which is okay, since it has a nice drape. But what really killed it for me is that it is SUCH POOR QUALITY that just taking it out of the chinese plastic bag it came in made it run (like a nylon stocking!) and completely ruined the shawl. Its only good to look at, as soon as you touch it, it dissinigrates with snags and runs. Its literally a 'one time wear' disposable piece, which is worth Three Dollars Max. In fact, these are sold all over China Town in NYC for Two to Four Dollars per Shawl. The mark up on this Chinese low quality shawl is ridiculous. Extra star for color and look of it while in the bag.
2045511
Actually it is too short. I'm 5"4" and the length of the t-shirt (this isn't a sweatshirt no matter what they advertise) barely made it to my waist. Obviously whoever makes patterns has no idea what they are doing as the sleeves were two inches too long. The material is cheap, and thin. This is really a T-shirt and an exceptionally badly made one at that.
4307546
I do not recommend this at all.. First,  the quality is very poor. Really not something I can wear around the office. I decided to keep it anyway because I did not want to deal with the hassle of returning it and also because I thought I would just wear it as a robe over my pajamas. After less than 3 months of wear the seam attaching the collar to the cardigan is undone and part of the collar now dangles off,  unsewn. The yarn feels very cheap, not soft but  not super itchy either.  Oh, and I forgot to mention the strong chemical smell that took 2 washes and 2 days airing outside to get rid of. As far as size is concerned,  to me, it fits likes a petite xs or petite small.
2144172
I was amazed at how cheaply this shirt was put together. I barely got it out of the bag and a button fell off. Honest! And it had threads sticking out and I pulled on one, should've gotten the scissors because those threads run the shirt. Plus, I got a 4XL and it was like a 2X...the other 4X shirts I've bought have fit right. And even loose, before I launder them, This one brand of shirt I won't buy again. Sorry!  *
*Herb Licon
p.s. This is my first review ever on any Amazon product..sorry it was a negative one.
2907562
This shawl is labeled "oversized" and yet is entirely too short...did not cover my arms when wearing it at all.
2494802
The colors are interesting, but the fabric is very cheap feeling, the drape and cut of the dress is reminiscent of a gunny sack, and the supplied belt looks like it comes from a $25 halloween costume.  Actually my halloween costume had a nicer belt.  I expected quite a bit more from this designer (and the price tag).  Unfortunately I did not try it on in a timely fashion, so rather than return it, I'm donating it.  I hope it appeals to someone, but if you are looking for a nice quality dress, I don't recommend this one.

JTG
4965437
It is just a seamless rather small amount of material with raw edges that I think may fray later.  The pattern is only on one side (not reversible) so, when worn, one has to carefully adjust it in order to only show the side with the pattern. Overall, a disappointing item although I do like the pattern (accurately shown on Amazon).  If I had not paid so little for this, I would have returned it.
2997863
I used an Amazon wish list for Christmas gifts this year and a family member ordered this "100% pashmina" shawl in hot pink for me. When I opened it on Christmas and felt the texture I knew immediately it wasn't !00% pashmina. In fact, the label attached to shawl said 70% pashmina 30% silk. That is not what I wanted and not what my family member saw on my wish list & ordered. I feel completely ripped off. I plan to share this feedback with Amazon. This vendor is unreliable.
2390200
Haven't used the sheets yet, and can't comment on fit yet, either.  They are very cheaply made.  The pillow case has barely a shirt tail hem, and the top sheet doesn't have a wide hem on the top of it like other sheets would.  I've washed them twice hoping they would soften up...the material is very thin and 'crunchy'. I'll keep them since most of the time they will be used on an ibed and for children.  Adults certainly wouldn't be impressed with them.  I'll likely take  set of older sheets, cut them down, and make a decent  set of sheets for the IBeds when I have time.  Save your money and try to find something better than these.  I was really short on time, or I would have heeded my own advice.
2836213
The instructions for the Double Strand Cluster Shawl on p. 22-24 are missing some serious steps.  I crocheted the body, and then when I went to do the front "flaps", the instructions started in mid-sentence on row 4!!  I have contacted the publisher 3 times to no avail.  They do not respond.  I have used 2 skeins of yarn only to find out that I cannot finish this item without improvising somehow by looking at the pictures.  If you are a beginner, this would not be a good thing for you.
683168
I hate buying any kind of clothes online.  I want to touch it, try it on, feel the fabric, see if fasteners work.  So, I wasn't expecting much from this, and it didn't deliever.  The boning is garbage.  It doesn't even hold the shape of just the fabric without bending.  I'm pretty sure it's nylon, not silk.  The ribbon was frayed for an inch on every end.  And the size is nowhere near what I ordered.  I understand that clothes from asia will run small to very small, so I ordered a 6x instead of a Lg.  It still didn't come close to fitting and yet the bust was so large it gaped about 6 inches.  The gstring was terrible.  It feels like a piece of plastic, covered in mesh and the elastic is that wide cheap stuff I'd buy at walmart.  I can say, it Looks like the picture.
3542214
This is one of several similar shawls I ordered from Amazon, and as with the others, this is one I'd only wear as part of a costume or themed dress-up event.  The quality is not nice enough for a wedding or important event.  Also, keep in mind that it arrives a bit wrinkled and needs time to air out, maybe even some light steaming.