Review: New Look 6100 | Stars and Stripes!
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I hope everyone had a great Independence Day. We did! My husband, "The Grillmaster" made his world famous baby back ribs! Delish! And we had a great family day.
I wanted to make a festive 4th of July ensemble and I'd remember this really cute denim fabric with embroidered stars that I'd seen at Jo-Ann's and decided to make a pair of shorts.
I picked New Look 6100, view A -- sans the belt. This is a really straight forward pattern that is easy enough to sew in a few hours. I basically sewed it straight out of the envelope with no alterations. This view had a hem facing because the were supposed to have a cuff. I left that off and just hemmed them. When I buy RTW shorts, I usually get a 5" inseam and that's the finished measurement on these. The only thing I didn't like is the side zipper and this is only a preference. Even though I don't like them, I seem to be drawn to them. Go figure... But I'd love to sew view B in a flowy silk fabric.
Wearing: blazer: Simplicity 2250; tank: TJ Maxx; shoes: Tahari; clutch: vintage; belt: The Limited.
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38 comments
Love it. I'm so in to dressy shorts right now!
ReplyDeleteI am too! I'll leave the cutoffs to my daughters and the cargos to my husband! Thanks!
DeleteI love your denim selection Erica B :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Monica!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun outfit - cute shorts. Every time I see that blazer I love it even more :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Robyn!
ReplyDeleteI love your shorts! I'll have to check that pattern out.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I would have shyed away from that fabric thinking that it was for kids... but your shorts looks so fun and sophisticated!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny!
ReplyDeleteReally cute! I just picked up the same New Look pattern! Your 4th of July outfit is stellar!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginger!
ReplyDeleteLove those shorts with the blazer and the striped tee. Great outfit.
ReplyDeleteReally cute! love the blazer too! since its going to be 103 in NJ on Saturday I believe I will stay in the AC and work on some sewing projects.
ReplyDeleteJoen, that's my plan too! Thanks!
DeleteGreat patriotic red white and blue look. Love the print mixing (my fav :))
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
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DeleteI just love that look! Your shorts are gorgeous, and the whole outfit is knockout. I really like that you post whole outfits when you show us your work. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteJust curious...why do you dislike side zippers? Don't they make the fit of the short/pant better? Just wanted to get your feedback! :-) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteC, the same reason I don't like beets. Just a personal preference.
DeleteGreat use of fabric and a great outfit for the holiday!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn!
DeleteGorgeous, love your patriotic look!!
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DeleteIt's a cute and patriotic look!
ReplyDeleteThanks rhymeswithvienna!
DeleteI love these shorts! The pattern is great in a patriotic outfit like this, but I can imagine them looking super with other outfits too. The length is great too. Oh, and I'm still loving this summer blazer, every time I see you in it, I'm reminded that I need to make myself a summer jacket - cardies are all very well for cover-ups, but sometimes it's nice to look a bit smarter! Just need to tidy my sewing room a bit first...
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DeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks Candice!
Deletegreat look, I really love your shorts!
ReplyDeleteThanks Life's a Shoe!
DeleteYou make putting on clothes look so darn easy, girlie!! Lol... Fabulous yet again! :)
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Thanks CCG!
DeleteLove the shorts!
ReplyDeleteThanks Levone!
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