Friday, July 16, 2010

McCall's 6038




Pattern Descrition:  Pencil skirt with double darts in front and single in back, centered zipper

Pattern Sizing: 4 to 20, I was between a 10 and 12, so I cut a 12, it is too hot to have anything tight around my middle!

Instructions: Super easy to follow, this is four pattern pieces, front, back, front facing and back facing. 

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked the nice basic shape of the pencil skirt, quick to sew with fantastic results.  The pattern has 4 darts in the front, 2 on each side of center front and 2 long darts in the back.  Great for fitting.

Fabric used: A luscious silk-cotton stretch that can be found Fashionista Fabrics.  Talk about a dream to sew and the way it feels, wow!

Pattern alterations:  I used an invisible zipper and that was the only change.

Would you sew it again?  That would be a great big yes.

Conclusion: Great looking skirt, which fits wonderfully.  This pattern is well worth it.  The fabric is beautiful and for a bright printed skirt, I can wear it many different ways:





and to show the waist

22 comments:

  1. JoanneM5:02 PM

    wonderful cheery fabric!

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  2. This is so pretty!

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  3. Pretty skirt and work so well with each ensemble.

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  4. I love the fabric! Very fun and summery!

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  5. What a great skirt! I love the fabric ... so bright and cheery!

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  6. What a great skirt! I love the fabric ... so bright and cheery!

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  7. Great skirt and I love the fabric! It makes so many outfits with your great accessorizing garments.

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  8. That skirt just screams summer and I felt some fabric like that today so I know it has an amazing hand! Love the way you styled it!

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  9. Great looking skirt! I love that fabric.

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  10. That's a very pretty skirt, and looks like it will get a lot of mileage with all your coordinating tops!

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  11. DDiNDFW8:14 AM

    Beautiful fabric, and you have lots of tops to go with it. Great piece to add to your closet.

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  12. Lori..what a great skirt...love the colors!

    May I ask what pattern you used for the white blouse with the round inset neckline? A wife of a client of mine wants one like it, and I don't have the time to hand-draft the pattern ;) Thanks!

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  13. I love this skirt. It says summer and fun. Love how versatile it is. The fabric is co cute.

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  14. I like that the skirt goes with everything -- and that you made it, of course!

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  15. Thank you! I have that same fabric or something very similar that I got from Gorgeous Fabrics and I have been debating what to do with it. It looks great as a skirt. And is particularly nice with the pink top. Thanks for leading the way!

    Linda T
    Vernon Fashion Studio

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  16. Fabulous skirt - I love the style and the colours and print of that fabric are beautiful - just right to wear in your wonderful garden!

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  17. That fabric is great. It's exciting that you can create many outfits to coordinate.

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  18. Cute skirt looks good with everything.

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  19. I love it! Bright skirts like that are so perfect in the summer.

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  20. Love that fabric! Also, I immediately loved the black top in the first photo and wonder, if it is another item you made, would you share which pattern it is? Thanks!

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    1. Thanks, Carolanne, that black top came from Talbot's years ago.

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