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Vogue Patterns: 8711 (Mock wrap skirt) thumbsup - Type:Skirts    printable version
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Reviewed by:Sue Anfang
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Posted on:11/22/12 9:09 PM
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Pattern Rating:Great Wardrobe Builder
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Pattern Description: Mock wrap skirt with front draping and with or without contrast insets at waist. Elastic waistband

Pattern Sizing:6-20, I made a 16

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?Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I loved the draping - some other very fashionable reviewers have made this before me and I have shamelessly copied them

Fabric Used:Polyester knit from Fabricland. Contrast was remnants of a overprinted ponte

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:I lengthened it to knee length and omitted the underlining. I also attached the waistband by serger in one go rather than feeding the elastic through a casing; there's a good tutorial on the technique in this link, I put elastic in my waistband before serging it to the skirt, but if your fabric has good snappy recovery you might not need it:

ClickHere" target="_blank">Attaching a knit waistband


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Yes, with the right fabric this is an awesome pattern! I love the fact it's an ELASTIC WAIST but doesn't look like it!

Conclusion: more photos can be found on my blog at: Sew, Stash, Sew

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Schnauzer said...
Very nice skirt. Lovely outfit!
11/23/12 1:01 AM
SewWil said...
Pretty skirt. I have this pattern and you reminded me that I need to bring this to the top of my stack.
11/23/12 1:34 AM
ladylola said...
Nice skirt! I like the contrast of the shiny print. I think because you put a V in front of the pattern number makes it a different number so your review is not linked with other reviews of this pattern.
11/23/12 6:49 AM
Sue Anfang said...
@ladylola - I changed the number so it would link to other reviews....thanks!
11/23/12 10:06 AM
carolynw said...
This is areal WOW skirt Sue - you look "hot" in this.
11/23/12 10:51 AM
AuntieShel said...
Fabulous skirt!!
11/23/12 3:02 PM
SewPrincess said...
Ooooo, I love the touches of snake print! I love your skirt! And I agree, I love that the waistband is elastic but doesn't look like it. :)
11/23/12 8:29 PM
Leora said...
I need to buy this pattern now! Love your outfit!
11/24/12 0:24 AM
imsewcrazy said...
Very pretty!
11/24/12 9:37 AM
couturemom said...
I'm putting this on my list as I have a lot of knits in my stash. I love the contrasting waist band!
11/25/12 6:59 AM
butterflyfly said...
Lovely pattern, looks nice on you!
11/25/12 7:03 PM
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