New Look 6120 - Pattern Review

Pattern Description:
MISSES' Six Sizes in One - dress
Pattern Sizing: 6-16. I cut a 14 top and a 16 skirt. The pattern has an elastic band at the waist so I just gathered up the skirt to fit the bodice before sewing them together. Very easy size alteration.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I think so...

Were the instructions easy to follow? I was a little confused when it came time to insert the pockets - I improvised a little and they came out okay.  It has an elastic waistband which was easy to insert.  I had a little trouble sewing around the sleeve area as well but that's mainly due to the fact that I'm a beginner sewer.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the design of this dress with the fullness on the upper body and ease of the skirt. It was quick to sew.  It would have been faster if I hadn't messed up and sewn the seam on the right side instead of the inside.  Ugh - I had to rip up all the seams and do it over again.  I haven't sewn the belt yet since I do have my own but I will sew it sooner or later.  I think the belt on the envelope is really cute. 

Fabric Used: It is a silkly type poppy fabric purchased at JoAnn's.  It frays so easily so that made it a little difficult to work with.  I was nervous about sewing with this fabric but it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.  I thought the fabric was pretty but I'm not sure how much I like it as this dress now.  

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I followed the pattern as directed.  I think I should have left out the pockets.


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I'm not sure.  If I do, I will choose a different fabric.

Conclusion: On a scale of 1 - 5 with 1 being the easiest - I found this to be a 3.  Please remember I am new at sewing and this was my first time sewing a bodice (successfully) and pockets.  I think for my first time it went really well.   I had trouble following the pattern with the pockets but I think it turned out okay.  


Here's the pattern:

and here is my final dress:

Would love to hear what you think ~ Thanks!