Gosh, Twitter gets me into trouble, but in a fun way! It looks as if I know what my February dress is going to be. Following this week’s latest version of New Look 6000, enough chatter started about said pattern it seems a number of us have in our possession, that a group of crazy ladies have jumped in to the challenge to make a New Look 6000 in February. We’re calling it Polka Dot Frock Fest & we could even call it “PolkaDotFrockFest in Feb” to make it really hard to say! But it kind of follows on from the original Frock Fest in that it is a celebration of New Look 6000.
I’ve made a badge, but it’s rather crappy I have to say & I am struggling with getting it smaller – this is the code if you fancy nabbing it, but ideally I’d make it a bit smaller …
<a href=”http://scruffybadgertime.co.uk/search/label/nl6000″><img src=” http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i374/Scruffybadgerti/Polkadotfrockfest_zpsaebfe6ba.jpeg “></a>
The other exciting part? Yes, we’ll be making it in polka dots having been so inspired by so many existing polka dotted lovelies. Anyone fancy joining in? It would be heaps of fun & I can share yet more NL6000 love & grow my NL6000 Frock Fest gallery!
My commitment is that I shall make a polka dotted short sleeved version – but with those fancy waist pleats. I already have some fabric (red polka dots) & it’ll be the ideal dress to make for an April wedding. There, that’s a call to arms! Who wants to join in? (And great to have the decision made for my wedding outfit!)
Whether you do or don’t it should be fun to watch 
Yay!! I’m so excited!! Off to hunt the stash for spotty, dotty yummy things…
Hi Katie! Thanks for joining us! What fun
Aaarghh I saw you all on twitter about this and thought no, it doesn’t appeal – but but but… now I remember just how tempted I have been by this pattern, and that I have the exact right amount of both polka dot poplin AND matching lining sitting in my stash… and just because I intended it for a Darling Ranges dress doesn’t mean I can’t change my mind, does it?
The terrible unused pattern stash guilt though… Must. Stop. Getting. Distracted. By. Yet. More. Fantastic. Ideas.
So I think I’m in.
Yay!
Absolutely the version with gathers. On the fence about sleeves…
Hurrah! Welcome to the challenge Jo. I must say that I really had other plans for my February dress sewing & it wasn’t this! But it is too tempting for me as well, & it just brings forward something I have to make anyway & with polka dots being the theme, the decision is made. Takes the stress out of a March dither/ decision & make for an April wedding!
Glad to have you along for the fun!
My only re-sew-lution this year was to follow the inspiration rather than the plan – so I’m basically obliged to do it
And how virtuous it’ll feel to have a dress ready for the wedding that far in advance!
Well, good on you for following your heart! And yes, I am already anticipating a unique pre-wedding lack of *last minute sewing*!
I have seen this pattern around and about the blogosphere and really like it… Now I have a reason to get it! This is a great challenge because again I am going to get to make something for myself. (My first challenge was Jungle January-) I love the collar, the longer sleeve, and the draped waist! So, I am in, and so is my Sew Exhausted counterpart- Kerrie… We just will make sure we don’t match!!! -Laurie
Fantastic to have you aboard & I’m sure you’ll (both!) end up with dreamy creations by the end of Feb. Yes, funny how this is the second monthly challenge! Makes me wonder what March’s will be
Oooh, how exciting! Is there a deadline or just any time in Feb?
I think any time in February Marie will be fine!!
Nice ;o)
I just brought this pattern last week so count me in!
Brill! What fun, great that you are joining in as well Sew Lonnie
This fits well with my 52 dresses plan for the year. I have already nipped out in lunchtime and got the pattern and fabric half price. Yay lets go!
Cool! I like your focus (& your plan! ) And half price fabric makes it even more of a good idea!
I’m still working through fitting issues with my block colour version, but once it’s done I’m all aboard to dotville!
Woohoo, dotville express has plenty of room!!
Oooh, I’m tempted. I have some polka dots in my stash that I bought on a whim, and there’s probably just enough to squeeze out a non pleated version.
Oh why not… count me in!
Go for it! It is a good eeker of fabric, the darted version!
Love the pattern, love polka dots – I’m in!
Yay! What isn’t to love if there is polka dots I say!!
It’s such a nice dress I’m very tempted. Maybe, if I can find some polka dot fabric.
Or dotty buttons or ribbon, or even facings ….;)
This pattern has been on my radar for a while now, so how can I say anything other than:
I. AM. IN!
oh i love this pattern – totally love all the cute versions i have seen popping up all over blogs – tilly’s is especially gorgeous. i might be in if i find the right fabric on my goldhawk rd aftenoon next week! now i just need to buy the pattern cheaply!
Good luck in your hunt! Yes Tilly’s is an inspiration isn’t it?
Count me in! This pattern is definitely popular: I was never able to get it here in Toronto, my sewing store is always out! But I will try to recreate the pattern and see how it turns out!
Fantastic Adrienne! Look forward to seeing your take on it
I have two NL6000s on my sewing pile now: one almost finished and another cut out! Unfortunately, neither are polka dot. One is solid purple wool and the other is an african DeGama print.
Wait….I just doubled checked and the african fabric does have some dots in the print. I’m going to call it close enough and join in too!
Yay! Brilliant find! I think that’s a great way to join!
Am looking forward to seeing what all the rest of you sew! I sewed more than my share of polka dots for my daughter, all through her childhood. From the time she could sit up in a stroller, she’d drag bolts of polka dots off the shelves as I wheeled her through the fabric store. Always dots … don’t know what that says about her psychology, but 20-something years later she still has plenty of them in her closet.
I’d say impeccable taste! I havent seen anything polka dots that doesn’t look wonderful, & you clearly had a guiding role in this!! (Dragging bolts of the shelves as a toddler sounds rather superhuman too!)
She was — and is — physically strong. She was always the Enforcer on the school playground: she’d just knock down the bullies and sit on them until recess was over. Yet, she is very feminine. She’ll make some man a fine wife one day.
May I still play if I don’t have any dotted fabric? I have to use up some stash stuff before I buy anything new. Luckily I don’t seem to have the same rule about patterns so NL6000 will be the next purchase.
hehehe! How about a dotty ribbon somewhere or dotty buttons (if making cuffs) I think that’s been talked about on twitter!
Dotty buttons. Genius!!
Glad the rules aren’t toooooo strict!!
Thank you for making them that way!
Would love to join as have perfect polka dot on my stash but don’t have this pattern and on a self imposed shopping ban. Maybe next time!
Do you have a similar pattern? That would be OK
Yes I’m in! Already made the pattern once, but had a terrible time getting it to fit. That was last year. Since then I learned a lot so it’s time to give it another go!
Oh my goodness, how have I only just seen this?! I’ve been popping this pattern in and out of my basket for a week and I have an excuse to buy it now. I would love to be a part of this, very exciting and my first ever Frock Fest!
Woohoo! I can’t wait to see what you make Amy
Must have polka dot dress. Must have polka dot dress. Must have polka dot dress.
Must have polka dot dress , must have it, you must!
I’m in! I love this pattern and bought it right after I saw your first version, Winnie. I’m making View E in red polka dots.
Wowza! Sarah, that will be awesome! So glad you are joining in the fun as well
Ok, I’m in! I just ran out and bought the pattern and plan to do Version C with a different collar. This is my first sew along and I’m so thrilled that I saw it in time!!!
Brilliant!! Sounds like a plan – glad you’re joining us – what a rich polka dot feast there will be in February
Just found your blog and love it! Especially, as being relatively new to this sewing lark, you use lots of independent patterns. I have this new look pattern – uncut and unsewn. I think it needs some polka dot love! Look forward to joining you.
Hello! Thanks for saying hi & I’m glad you like this blog
Please join us in some polka dot fun! Look forward to hearing from you again …
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I shouldn’t (because I’d decided that I was going to decorate the dining room in February) but i can’t resist the challenge of adapting a pattern that stops at 16 for my 20/22/24-26 shape (yes, I am the classic Christmas tree shape, forget your boring pears). Goodness help me.
So you’re relishing the alterations as part of the challenge, Tempest?! Good for you! And getting the dining room done? I’d say by the end of feb you’ll have a stylish new dress to christen your new dining room with a special meal. How exciting, but lots to do !
So tempting! But have so many other things lined up in my head… but I’m looking forward to seeing the output!
Can I play too? it sounds like a lot of fun and it will give me an excuse for a trip to the fabric shop Yay!
What an awesome challenge! It’s so cool that many of the previous dresses were in polka dot fabric! I totally flaked on the last challenge (but I did buy the pattern). But I might make a polka dot solidarity dress
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Yes! A fine challenge to rise to! I don’t really need an excuse to make another polka dot dress but this pattern needs a place in my collection! Let’s go ladies!
Absolutely! I feel you can never have too many polka dot dresses ….welcome aboard Melody!
I’m late to the party but I want to try! I love polka dots so I can’t resist. I hope I can finish in time- I am a new sewist- but I’ll give it a go. Yay!
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