Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Pattern Review: New Look 6190

I bought this pattern for the pants, but I decided to give the skirt a whirl. After all, it is approaching summer, and a casual skirt will up my style quotient (hahahaha, meaning that I won't be wearing tattered shorts) considerably.



Pattern Description:
Skirt that sits about 2" under natural waist.
I made a skirt with the overlap
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Pattern Sizing:
Size 8-18.
From previous experience making the pants, I cut size a size 8, using the finished measurement as a guide.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes.

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Very, very easy.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I like how easy it is to make this skirt.
There is absolutely nothing I dislike about this pattern.

Fabric Used:
Cotton- polyester blend. If memory serves me right, it's a 50-50 blend.
Unfortunately, the color that shows up on screen does not reflect the true color of the skirt. It is more of a subtle greyish blue. Also, the fabric does not reflect as much light as the photo suggests. I really have to learn to take better pictures of solid color clothing. It's a bit of a struggle for me. Do you have any suggestions for me?

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I lined the skirt with the same material. Otherwise, the skirt would have been too sheer.

Note: I'm 5'1" and I did not have to shorten the skirt as I usually do. It falls comfortably above my knees. So, if you may want adjust the length of this skirt accordingly, if you are not of the petite stature.


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes! I am thinking of making a skort using this pattern as a guide.
And yes, I highly recommend it!


Side view:
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Conclusion:
This is quickly becoming my tried and tested pattern. I love it.

Back view:
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2 comments:

Aunt LoLo said...

Oooh...that turned out totally cute!!!! You really are amazing, mama. ;-)

Myrnie said...

Love the skirt! The blue is such a nice color, too :)