Independence Day with New Look 6106

To all my fellow American's I wish you a Happy and Safe Independence Day!  It's truly a day to celebrate!  I often thank God for living in this great country where I am blessed with so many freedoms.  The older I get the more I realize how important it is not to take those freedoms for granted.  Even though I wasn't specifically thinking about a red, white, and blue color scheme for this latest outfit, my subconscious must have kicked in, and I was drawn to this Alexander Henry quilting cotton (Meiji Mumm) I've had in my stash for a couple of years.  It is a nice heavier weight cotton. A wrap skirt is what I had in mind when I purchased it, but I was shy 1/2 a yard to make the skirt I wanted.   No problem, New Look 6106 to the rescue!

I decided to make View C, although I cut 3" off the length, so my version is a bit shorter than the one pictured above.  I cut out a size 10 and only had to make minor tweaks to the pattern.  I extended the two back darts by about an inch and a half. At the side seams in the waistband, I only took up a 3/8" seam to give myself a little bit more room.  This is a routine adjustment for me.  To match the waistband width I also took up a 3/8" seam in the side seams of the skirt.  However, two inches down from the top of the skirt I removed about 5/8" from the back side seam to snug up the hip area.  Here is the result.

I love the decorative button detail on the front pockets.  I found these vintage buttons at an Etsy shop called Lillian Olive.  When I bought them I didn't know what I would use them for, but I think they are the perfect finishing touch for this skirt.

When making this skirt I also remembered that Eugenia has a post about how she installs invisible zippers so that the top looks nicer.  I decided to try it out and am so happy with the result.

I really like the t-shirt design of Butterick 3028, reviewed here, and think it complements a-line skirts beautifully.  So, of course, I had to have one in navy blue to wear with this skirt!

Oops, I need to wear a shorter slip!  There is a slight peek of the white slip at the back hemline.

This skirt gets a big "High Five".  While I really enjoy seeing and even making some of the current fashion trends, I also love the breezy, modest, comfortable, design of skirts like New Look 6106.  Especially on days where I want to look pulled together, but want to feel completely relaxed.  I already have my next quilting cotton picked out for version two!  Stay tuned...