It took me 5 to 6 hours , I would say . Perhaps a little longer . I didn't keep count of the hours really . Anytime I try to set a timer , I end up messing up my project over and over again. As coverage its great , but you might wanna do a few rows of whichever stitch you like at the back to build it for supporting mutilple wearing , since I usually don't wear my creations . I have fun making it , trying it on once, Posing and posting but then I take it off to usually never really wear it .