Sunday, August 14, 2011

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.

18 comments:

  1. Lovely skirt and the belt is perfect with it.

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  2. Very cute skirt, Lori. That pattern has been on my list for a while, now I KNOW I have to pick it up. Don't you love a denim skirt? It goes with anything. And I love the topstitching!

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  3. What a great pattern , I often over look New Look patterns in favour of Vogue and Simplicity and make clothes for evening etc . It's silly really as I am a mum and I need clothes for everyday wear. I should make this skirt !!!

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  4. Oh that turned out so cute.

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  5. Love the skirt and the belt you made to go with it.

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  6. Adore the stitching. Great skirt.

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  7. Very cute, great skirt for summer.

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  8. This looks great! I love the contrast top stitching! And the belt is awesome, too!

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  9. Very, very nice skirt!

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  10. Cute skirt and I love the fabric belt! Looks like you and your photographer had fun with this photo shoot :-)

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  11. Fabulous top stitching!

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  12. I love your skirt! I hadn't noticed this pattern before so thanks for reviewing it.

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  13. Love the skirt, been looking at this for a while and now I need to buy the pattern. Thanks for the review and pictures. It looks great on you.

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  14. That's a wonderful denim skirt. Demim can go so many places. You'll enjoy wearing it. Looks very nice on you.

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  15. Great skirt, looks very nice on you.

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  16. Fabulous skirt. It looks very high fashion in that denim with the top stitching and I love those pockets!

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  17. The skirt has a nice vibe. Suits your lovely country setting.

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