My Zero Waste New Look 6092 Wrap Skirt

I wanted to share with you my zero waste New Look 6092 wrap skirt.

The Pattern

The vintage New Look 6092 mock wrap skirt pattern comes in two styles and lengths. Even though it initially looks like a traditional wrap skirt, it has a concealed zip on the back.

The Fabric

The suggested fabrics are tweeds, corduroy, denim, heavy weight cottons, and linens.  

To make a Merchant and Mills Sanda jacket, I purchased a remnant of green textured tweed in my local area (refer to previous blog). With a bit of imagination, I was able to make this skirt using a leftover piece of fabric. I hate having a stash of left-over fabrics, so there is always an urge to find an immediate use for fabric remnants. 

To line the skirt, I chose a medium-weight satin that was also left over from a previous project. 

The Make

Due to the fabric left available to me, I had to shorten the pattern considerably and also play around with the hemline a little to make it work. I think I have almost gotten away with this and I am pleased with the final outcome of the skirt.

This is a straightforward project if you follow the pattern instructions. Stitching on the sides secures the overlapped front of the skirt. I made the decision to create a real wrap skirt, not just a mock wrap skirt. I love anything wrapped as you always get a perfect fit and comfort. 

I also decided to fully line the skirt instead of facing it. To do this, I cut out all the pattern pieces once again using a mid-weight satin from my stash. This prevented the fabric from moving, which it is prone to do. It also prevents wool from adhering to stockings or thick winter tights! The skirt is a delight to wear and drapes beautifully.

I chose to simply line the skirt, attach it through the sides and hem line. I stitched the lining into place at the waistband by hand. The need for facing the waistband and skirt hemline and attaching a zip opening is eliminated by this method. 

Alterations & Tips

1. I  chose to eliminate the zip, and make the skirt as a standard wrap skirt construction. 

2. By fully lining the skirt, I was able to eliminate the need for any waist and hemline facings.

The Cost

Fabric: 25 DH

Lining: 20 DH

Buttons: 4 DH

Total: 49 DH ( £3.90 / $5)

Conclusion

I love this design, especially the front overlapping asymmetrical detail. It would work well with the zip closure. However, I would rather have the freedom of wearing a true wrap skirt and the flexibility to move the closures if necessary. 

It can be worn as a wonderful winter skirt, with boots, or as a great summer skirt made of linen and worn with sandals. 

The only thing I would comment on is that the pattern claims to be easy and can be made in one hour! I have some sewing experience, and I would say that this is impossible. Even so, it is a reasonably fast process and doable in a day or afternoon depending on your experience. 

Even though this pattern is now some forty years old, I believe that it has stood the test of time. Good design never goes out of style. 

This is a vintage pattern, but similar current patterns would be: 

Burda 6200

Liesl + Co City Stroll Wrap Skirt

Simplicity S4590

Kate’s Sewing Patterns Isabelle Skirt

Pauline Alice Safor skirt