Adrienne M Nixon | Pretty In Pleats!

Pretty In Pleats! | McCall’s 5591

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Hey ya’ll!

I can FINALLY blog lol woohoo!

I’m in LOVE with pleated skirts. I adore box pleats. I think they are flattering on just about anyone. I’ve made this skirt before, you can see that HERE.

I was fabric shopping in New York last year when I saw this fabric and HAD to have it. At the time, I didn’t know what I would make with it but I just so happen to run my hand across it on my shelf a couple of weeks ago and knew it would be a pleated skirt.

I paired my skirt with a simple fitted white t-shirt, but I wanted some color close to my face so I went with a bold orange necklace. I kept my earrings and bracelet simple, yet sparkly lol

I don’t wear really short skirts so this length was perfect. It hits right below my knee. Not too short and not midi-length. Just perfect for me to wear to church.

Shoes: Ivanka Trump (They have sold out of the orange)

Purse: Angelique Small Satchel

Accessories: Charming Charlie

For those of you who sew, here is a review:

McCall’s 5591 (Pattern is now OOP)

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: 6-12
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? I’ve made this one before so I don’t have to follow the instructions, I did glance over them and they are written very well.What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Love this pattern.Fabric Used: I’m not sure of the content. It’s not linen. Maybe a linen poly blend, but it holds the pleats well.Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None. I didn’t add pockets.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? This has already been made again. Just waiting to wear it 🙂

Conclusion: If you can find this pattern, grab it. It’s the perfect box pleat pattern.

That’s all for today! Toodles!

7Comments

Moe/ 24.03.2014Reply

Love the look and the purse color.
Welcome back !!
- AEadmin/ 24.03.2014Reply
  
  Thanks Moe!!! I’m glad to be up and running lol
Natasha B|Fashionably Fabulous/ 24.03.2014Reply

You look fabulous A! Love the color scheme. Have a great week. xoxo
- AEadmin/ 24.03.2014Reply
  
  Thanks Natasha!
Tany/ 26.03.2014Reply

You look stunning, Adrienne!!! LOVE the skirt!
- AEadmin/ 26.03.2014Reply
  
  Thanks Tany!!!
Sheenagh/ 28.03.2014Reply

I love this, Adrienne! Is it View B? That length that hits right beneath the knee is my own personal preference too. The whole outfit is really pretty!