Polka Dot Pencil Skirt - New Look 6230

As you saw/read on Tuesday if you follow my blog I wanted a pencil skirt to go with my polka dot peplum cardigan (M6844). I thought the two pieces would go great together to give a faux dress or suit look. And I knew they would work great separately paired with a bold color-like red, blue or pink- or with a black or white as a monochromatic look.I also love pencil skirts especially in winter paired with cute pumps and patterned tights or paired with knee boots. Since I knew I would make a few for this fall/winter I figured I'd start with this simple pattern. New Look 6230 is designed for a woven fabric so I sized it down to a 12 to create negative ease to make for a fitted look.I first made this skirt with a really stretchy striped knit I've had in my stash for a while. I had right at a yard and the pattern called for 1-1/8 yard. The only thing I couldn't fit was the back side of the waistband so I cut that out of basic black. Since the striped knit was so stretchy I omitted the zipper and the back vent. Oh I also slightly pegged the bottom.Since my wearable muslin turned out pretty good. I decided to use it for my polka dot version. Since this ponte was thicker than the striped knit I kept the zipper and the vent. Turned out I did not need the zipper as it still could be pulled on and off without unzipping it. Actually after a day of wear my waistband stretched considerable despite being interfaced. SIGH I think it was the fabric, it doesn't have great recovery. Looks like I will remove the zipper, shortened the waistband, take in the skirt a tad at the waist and reattach the waistband with elastic encased to keep the fit. I sure hope the rest of the skirt doesn't stretch out of shape.New Look 6230 ReviewPattern Description: Knit baseball shirt has feminine fit, can be made with banded round or V-neck & 3/4 or long sleeves. Skirt worn 1" below waist has side zipper; flared skirt is knee length, pencil skirt just below knee length.Pattern Sizing: 4-16Difficulty: 1/Newbie maybe 2/Beginner if you use the zipperFit: 3/Average I had to take it in a tad at the waist and peg at the bottomFabric Used: Mystery striped knit from Hancock's flat fold table and B&W Polka Dot ponte knit from Hancock Does it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Yes I completed view DWere the instructions easy to follow? I didn't follow them but the were straight forwardLikes: simple pattern, few pieces, quick sewDislikes: Side zip (i'm just used to back zippers), Pattern alterations or any design changes made: I ommited the zipper since I was using a stretch knit and for one I omitted the ventWould I sew it again? I've already made two so I doubt it. I think in the future I will draft my one pencil skirt pattern. I may try with a woven fabric.Would I recommend it to others? Yes it is a simple pattern that produced good resultsConclusion:I liked itTotal Cost: $6.94/$12.98StripedPattern                                        $2.99Knit fabric        1yd @ $3.95 = $3.95-------------------------------------------------Polka DotPattern                                        $2.99Ponte knit        1yd @ $9.99 = $9.99