Adrienne M Nixon | McCall’s 5591…A Pattern Review
Adrienne M Nixon Fashion Designer Birmingham Alabama
Adrienne M Nixon Fashion Designer Birmingham Alabama
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McCall’s 5591…A Pattern Review

McCall’s 5591…A Pattern Review

Right now I'm having full moments of obsession.

Today's obsession is with stripes.

I loveddddddddddddddddddd the way the stripes on the waist band went in a different direction. I love playing with stripes but I'm not ALWAYS successful lol.

 

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Then I ran across this:

 

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I LOVE this lady. Seriously. I wanted to wear this outfit. I just don't like my skirts THAT short. SO glad I sew.

Enter McCall's 5591

 

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Pattern Description: Mid-knee length, pleated skirts have faced yoke and back zipper closure; skirt A has slash front pocket with band and contrasting lower band; skirts B and C have side seam pockets; skirt B has carriers and sash; skirt C has ribbon trim at lower edge.

Pattern Sizing: 14-22

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? SUPER easy.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Love this pattern.

Fabric Used: Some type of poly mystery blend I found at Hancock. It was $2.00 a yard.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None really. I didn't add pockets or carriers for the sash.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I am TOTALLY making this again in a solid. LOVE this pattern.

Conclusion: This is a great pattern if you like box pleats.

This skirt is totally twirl worthy! What you don't twirl?? You are missing out on the finer things in life lol

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I didn't think I could wear pleats. What I learned is that is reallyyyy depends on the TYPE of pleats and the fabric. Still learning what looks good on me. Thanks to my gooooooooooooooood friend for talking me into making this skirt lol. Love you!

I wore my fun yellow pumps 

 

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And blingy yellow necklace for a more fun look.

 

 

Alright, that's all I got lol.

Till next time!
Toodles!

 

 

21Comments
  • allisonc/ 22.03.2012Reply

    I love it, simple yet dramatic. Love the twirly photo too. It’s funny that wearing stripes horizontally used to be considered such a no no and now they are everywhere.

  • Heather/ 22.03.2012Reply

    Looking FABULOUS and funny, that twirl…lol. Thanks for bringing the stripes to our attention.
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  • toy/ 22.03.2012Reply

    You look amazing!

  • Victoria Baylor/ 22.03.2012Reply

    Super cute!

  • Rachelle/ 22.03.2012Reply

    Looks exacly like the photo. Great knockoff!

  • Alethia/ 22.03.2012Reply

    Well, now your skirt is timeless, elegant and prettyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! OHHHH the yellow shoes is the icing on the cake. Lovely!

  • narcissaqtpie/ 22.03.2012Reply

    Loves it! You topped it off just right with the yellow.

  • Carla/ 22.03.2012Reply

    That is too dang cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love how you are rocking that!

  • Candice/ 22.03.2012Reply

    Loves it!

  • Roz/ 22.03.2012Reply

    Lovely skirt and thanks for the inspiration pics, too!

  • Kelly/ 23.03.2012Reply

    I love this look. I am always attracted to this type of skirt but I too am uncertain how it will look on me. I guess I won’t know until I try it.

  • Regina/ 23.03.2012Reply

    Girl, you are fashion model fabulous in this skirt. I love the way you worked the stripes. Don’t you just love that you got the fabric for $2.00 a yard!

  • MAD14kt/ 23.03.2012Reply

    I am so L*VING this fabric…AWESOME selection! 🙂

  • bayoucreole/ 23.03.2012Reply

    Love it! You are rockin’ the heck otta this!

  • Carolyn/ 23.03.2012Reply

    Love the skirt and the pop of yellow in the shoes and the necklace!

  • Dana/ 23.03.2012Reply

    you LOOK FAB-U-LOUS and don’t you dare cut that hair! I love it, love it, love it, love it! You look so pretty girl!

  • DaMommie/ 24.03.2012Reply

    LOVE it!!!!!!!!
    Thanks for help add fuel to my mojo!

  • orchidophile/ 25.03.2012Reply

    Fabulous! Well done!

  • Nikki/ 26.03.2012Reply

    The skirt is gorgeous! I’m seeing that trend more & more lately. My eyes IMMEDIATELY went to your shoes. Love em. And lemme just say that EVERY girl should twirl!! Lol

  • Nerd Girl/ 28.03.2012Reply

    Cute! Turned out great – love the yellow accents!

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