New Look 6030

Description:  Misses' skirt with pocket, trim and length options.  Back lapped zipper and fabric tie pattern.

Sizing: 4 to 16.  I made the size 12 to start (according to the finished measurements).  I took in the side seams a couple of times before adding the waistband.  It fits a bit loose right now and with wear I think will stretch out.  I plan on going down a size in the future, so double check the measurements if you make this garment.

Instructions:  Very good with nice detailed instructions for the lapped zipper

Likes/Dislikes:   I had been looking for a straighter cut skirt for summer.  I found this one in the New Look catalog and it was just what I wanted. 

Changes:  Added 3" to the longer length version.  I wanted a deep hem with a double row of topstitching,  The 3 inches allowed for the skirt to be 1" longer and a 2" hem.  Also, the front pockets were finished with binding.  I just cut pockets from some lightweight quilting fabric and lined the pockets.


The topstitching was a big change.  I used white buttonhole twist and stitched a double row of topstitching on the pockets, center front and belt loops.  On the waistband I only used one row of stitcing.

I don't really own any scarves, so I used the pattern piece in the pattern for the belt and made one from a scrap of fabric.

Fabric:  A lightweigth denim from Gorgeous Fabrics. 

Conclusion:  A very cute skirt with great details, I will get lots of wear from this.  I plan on making this skirt again.

My photographer was very cooperative, so I have several pictures to share.