Review: New Look 6003 | Red Peplum Skirt!
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This is my version of New Look 6003. I saw the Zara skirt and I knew that I could EASILY make a skirt like that. and decided to save myself 80 bucks! I found the linen fabric at Hancock and I already had a zipper and lining fabric at home, so I was on my way.
I cut the size 16 pattern which fit perfectly at the hip, but was HUGE in the waist -- which I didn't figure out until I was ready to put the zipper in. I just made an adjustment at the center back to take care of that. I could've saved myself a lot of trouble by cutting a 14 at the waist and grading to a 16 at the hip.
I didn't have to lengthen the pattern because there were 3 length options. I just cut mine somewhere between view D and E. And I also slightly tapered in the bottom Not too much because I still have to walk up and down stairs and exit and enter a vehicle. And I added a lining since the pattern did not recommend one.
And for the main detail, I modified the shape of the peplum for the front and the back. I think that the look of the skirt looks A LOT like the one from Zara.
- Look #1: jacket: Simplicity 2250; striped tank: TJ Maxx (old); belt: Anne Klein; purse: TJ Maxx; pumps: Steve Madden.
- Look #2: jacket: Per Se Collection; white v-neck t-shirt: Mac & Jac (old); belt: The Limited; wedges: Lotus Boutique; purse: vintage Chanel bucket bag.
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60 comments
Erica, this look is hot! Everything about it is fierce...
ReplyDeleteThanks Candice!
DeleteLove it Erica. Love to try something like that when I gain more experience.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sassy T!
DeleteYou are always SO impeccably dressed! I adore both outfits, and really digging that skirt.
ReplyDeleteAnd, of course, those blue shoes are nothing short of amazing!
Thanks Jill!
DeleteThis is hot!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly!
DeleteLove the mixed patterns and pops of color. The leopard belt is nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dr. Regina!
DeleteLove it!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shari!
DeleteLove the asymetrical flare to that peplum!!!Nice skirt!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leslie V!
DeleteWhat a great look on you! And I like how you've styled it. Will you make it again in another color? You should cause it's hot!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn. It's a good chance that I will!
DeleteYour skirt looks perfect, great job making it yourself. I like how you styled it in both pictures. Thanks for all the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori!
DeleteHOOOOOOTTT!! As usual!! You look amazing! I like how you styled it two two different ways, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nettie!
DeleteThat came out so cute! I can't WAIT until I can sew again lol.
ReplyDeleteThanks Adrienne!
DeleteThis is one hot look...
ReplyDeleteThanks Aminat!
DeleteThanks Sing!
ReplyDeleteI like your style! I think it looks better than the $80 one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Latonya!
DeleteI love your peplum! I find that most peplum tops or skirts in store make me feel 5x wider, but yours is so nice and flowy! I can't wait until summer so I'll have more time to sew!
ReplyDeleteThanks Janna!
DeleteErica, Love your skirt and the way you complimented it in both looks. There is something so classy about the color red with an animal print.
ReplyDeleteThanks Necie!
DeleteLovin' that red skirt! That's a great wardrobe addition:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Victoria!
DeleteI didn't care so far for the peplum trend but you've convinced me to give it a try. I love the look you've created with the short jacket.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karine!
DeleteAbsolutely Amazing!!
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Thanks Lorraine!
DeleteThat is so lovely Erica!
ReplyDeleteI just finished a similar project. Check it out here:
http://sewingyourstyle.tumblr.com/post/20779534405/peplum-fashion-pear-shaped-sewing
cheers!
thanks sewing your style!
DeleteGreat skirt! I love the asymmetrical peplum. It takes it adds some sexiness and sass to the look.
ReplyDeletePairing the striped shirt with the animal print belt in the first look may have been genius. I love it!
Thanks Sophia!
ReplyDeleteLoving both views Erica B :)
ReplyDeleteThanks MAD14kt!
Deletelike , I am loving the peplum trend. Its cute and lady like!
ReplyDeleteThanks create share and give!
DeleteI LOVE this skirt, and how you styled it two completely different ways. I am definitely going to have to add that pattern to my sewing list.
ReplyDeleteThanks Abigail!
ReplyDeletePerfection! The skirt is gorgeous on you. I just got blue shoes similar to these, and you're really inspiring me to put some great outfits together.
ReplyDeleteThanks cuckoochanel!
DeleteSO love the red peplum..very fresh. does the linen present an issue for you with wrinkles or doesn't that bother you?
ReplyDeleteLynneb, I was taught to be a lady and to smooth my skirts and dresses before sitting. So the wrinkling is minimal. Thanks!
DeleteAh...makes sense. I would imagine a li i g also helps to minimize wrinkling, too. Thanks Erica!
Delete*lining*
DeleteThe lining helps tremendously!
Deleteloove this!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Meek!
ReplyDeleteI think you skirt looks fantastic...bettern than the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks Aisha!
DeleteBeautiful! I actually like yours a bit more than the original!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bec!
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