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Monday, August 26, 2013

DIY Pleated Skirt + Pattern Review M6706



Hi Darlings!

I would normally have more to say today but I am just going to share my pattern review with you and check back in tomorrow. Be well dolls! xoxo

Fabric: Metro Textiles Call Kashi: 212-209-0004 / Pattern: M6706 / Heels (old) Aldo /
Belt @ Target / Necklace and Bracelet @ Charming Charlie

Pattern: M6706


Fabric Used: I have no idea what this fabric is. It has a little stiffness to it which makes the pleats awesome to make. 


Pattern Sizing: I cut the 6

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope when you were done? Yep I think so.

Were the instructions easy to follow? This a pretty straight forward skirt, just please the fabric and attach it to the straight waistband, insert zipper and you're done.


What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I wanted a pleated skirt for some time and this just happen to be the perfect fabric for it, it would also be a good fabric for a blazer but I didn't have enough.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None.

Would you sew it again? I may make another in leather, soon...like really soon. 

Would you recommend it to others? Yes!



xoxo
Mimi G



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45 comments:

  1. MarthaAugust 26, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Hi Mimi-

    Happy Monday! I love your NYC finds - great fabrics! Very cute! Don't you just love Charming Charlie? My sister raved about this store and when I finally went into it I fell in love with it! Enjoy your week!!

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  2. Karen S.August 26, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Too cute...pretty print. Love the blouse with it.

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  3. Tammi GAugust 26, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Love...as usual, lol. I can't wait to see it in leather! I wish I had the patience to sew...

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  4. Saajida RichardAugust 26, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Mimi for a new beginner aka me. Can you please give me some idea of what would be a good fabric to use for the pleated skirt. I <3 this. Thanks Much :)

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    1. UnknownAugust 26, 2013 at 3:05 PM

      You can use anything really to make pleats but woven's works best like cottons and if they have a stiffer feel that makes it even better ;-)

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  5. FabEllisAugust 26, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Gracious! I love that skirt! Just fabulous!

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  6. SusanAugust 26, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    The pattern looked like such a snooze to me, but yours is poppin'! Amazing choice of fabric and print.

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    1. UnknownAugust 26, 2013 at 3:06 PM

      Thanks Susan...looking beyond the pattern envelope, lol

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  7. Bytesize82August 26, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Really like this skirt on you!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 26, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Gorgeous outfit - as always :) Love the blouse! Is it a DIY or purchased?

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  9. Jazzy TAugust 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Very cute outfit. Love the skirt!

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  10. KeeKeeAugust 26, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Such a pretty color and print! I know the leather is going to be FAB!

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  11. UnknownAugust 26, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    So adorable and I really like that print and the belt is a nice touch. Awesome as usual, MiMi.

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  12. KatinaLatriceAugust 26, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Mimi im def going to make this and post for you too see. You are an inspiration to is all...making sewing sexy!!!!

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  13. C. WrightAugust 26, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Mimi, I love many of the skirts and dresses you sew. However, I would wear mine to work and would like them to come below the knee. How could I lengthen the garment without losing the integrity of the pattern? Thanks, Chantea

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    1. UnknownAugust 26, 2013 at 3:08 PM

      The pattern has length variations. I made mine shorter, the pattern without modification came to my knees.

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    2. C. WrightAugust 26, 2013 at 6:21 PM

      Thanks.

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  14. YoyosFashionsAugust 26, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Fabulous!! Love the skirt!!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 27, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Mimi,
    Everything you wear looks gorgeous on you. I like all your outfits, that's my style. I got many ideas from you and I get many compliments. Thanks!

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  16. The Sewing ChroniclesAugust 27, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    I like how you show that you can't always take a pattern for it's face value. You can take something simple and give it your own personal style. I believe that's one of the reasons why no matter how simple the pattern is, you make it look good and it inspires us to do the same.

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  17. Taylor L.August 27, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I didn't read all the comments so forgive me if this was asked, I just bought some bordeaux denim and was planning on making a mock American Apparel circle skirt very similar to this. do you think denim would fall right for this pattern or be too heavy?

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    1. UnknownAugust 27, 2013 at 3:53 PM

      You can make a circle skirt out of denim, it will be fine.

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  18. UnknownAugust 27, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Thanks for sharing your style with us Mimi!! You are awesome!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 27, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Lovely! Just lovely.

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  20. CorinthiaAugust 27, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    I can hardly wait to visit Metro Textiles when in NYC. Absolutely beautiful!

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  21. UnknownAugust 28, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Hi Mimi! I love how this skirt looks, and great material choice as well. Question, how would I size this pattern down for say a size 2 or size 4? Please help, beginner here.

    Thanks,
    Shae

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  22. lipglossagendaAugust 28, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    This is so cute!!!! Make me want to start making my own clothes!!!

    www.LipGlossAgenda.com

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  23. Reana HollandOctober 3, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Love this!!! Absolutely love your style. I wanted to comment on all pics but that would be doing too much lol...
    www.unexpectedlyfashionable.blogspot.com

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Thank you for taking time to comment ;-)

xoxo
mimi g.