Friday, 20 April 2018

A Skirt with Pockets

Some lightweight, deep blue denim fabric, bought on sale ages ago, has been waiting in my fabric stash for me to sew up into a skirt with pockets. 
My new home-sewn skirt.
(The colour varies in the photographs ... it's actually a brighter blue than this!)

The pattern I used is Frankie & Ray's West Coast Skirt. I chose this particular pattern because I thought it was a simple one even though it included two things I hadn't attempted before. Pockets and elastic! I found both the pockets and the elastic easy to sew in.  The trickiest part was turning the long and narrow skirt ties, which I made with the striped fabric of an old cot sheet, right side out. In the end, this simple technique demonstrated on this YouTube video, made it much easier. (Thank goodness!)

Drawstring in & pockets pinned on.
(This blue is more an accurate capture of the colour!)

Elastic at the back.

Turning over a "waistband"  to hide the elastic.

I really like this skirt! I love the gentle A-line and the deep side pockets.  I did shorten the length by adjusting the pattern so that it sits just below the knee rather than mid-calf.  It was easy and quick to sew and I know that I will wear it a lot because it's very comfy. 

 I love deep pockets!

Sewing has become a real joy. I have been pleased with everything I've made so far and wear them often. What I find quite funny is the number of people who comment on my home sewn clothes and ask where I bought them! 

Meg























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20 comments:

  1. Poppypatchwork20 April 2018 at 06:24

    You can't beat a home made clothes, your skirt is brilliant, well done on the pockets.

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    1. Meg20 April 2018 at 06:43

      Thanks, Marlene. I'm pleased with how it turned out and I've worn it several times already! Meg:)

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  2. Kathy20 April 2018 at 07:07

    I love the simplicity of the patterns you have picked the skirt looks great.

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    1. Meg20 April 2018 at 08:53

      I always think it easier to begin with simple things and add more complex skills in a little at a time. This approach has helped me teach myself to sew. Meg:)

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  3. Nil @ The Little House by the Lake20 April 2018 at 07:15

    The skirt is very nice. I love skirts with pockets - they are very useful. Good job, Meg 😊

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    1. Meg20 April 2018 at 08:56

      I think pockets are so useful, Nil. I always end up with little things in them ... seeds, pencils, loose change and my car keys!

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  4. Cheryl20 April 2018 at 08:14

    Look at you go!!
    I love that you keep challenging yourself, and are always trying something new, you are becoming quite the seamstress. I on the other hand prefer straight lines LOL!

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    1. Meg20 April 2018 at 08:58

      I am really enjoying sewing, Cheryl. You can make lots of things just by sewing straight lines! Meg:)

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  5. Debbie20 April 2018 at 10:44

    Meg, I love your skirt. :) It is really cute and I'm sure that you will get a lot of use out of it. It looks like you could easily dress it up or down. :)

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    1. Meg20 April 2018 at 17:08

      Thanks, Debbie. It is quite versatile. It looks great with a simple t-shirt or with dressier tops too. Meg:)

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  6. Nanna Chel20 April 2018 at 12:38

    Your skirt looks great on you, Meg. My sister won't buy a shirt or a skirt if it doesn't have pockets. Mind you, she does have a bit of OCD and is constantly checking her pockets. LOL! You have done a great job and good on you for challenging yourself.

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    1. Meg20 April 2018 at 17:10

      One of the most useful tips I got when I was a student teacher was to always wear pockets. Back then, I would slip the chalk for the blackboard in my pocket. Times have changed! Meg:)

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  7. TheAwakenedSoul20 April 2018 at 13:24

    That's fantastic, Meg! I find that the simplest designs are the most beautiful. I'm not surprised that you get compliments on your clothes. They fit perfectly, and look so nice! Congratulations.

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    1. Meg20 April 2018 at 17:17

      Thanks! You are very kind 🤗. I love being able to sew clothes with patterns and fabrics I really like. Meg

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  8. followthatchild20 April 2018 at 16:24

    I do love an A-line skirt! Might just be tempted to give that one a go. I'll have to get my machine out of the cupboard, dust it off and whisper sweetly to it first though!

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    1. Meg20 April 2018 at 17:21

      I am sure your machine will co-operate if you ask it nicely, Lucy. A few "pretty pleases" might do the trick! Meg Xx

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  9. Fran Ponta20 April 2018 at 20:03

    Wow, you're powering along Meg. I'm really excited for you!

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    1. Meg21 April 2018 at 05:48

      Thanks, Fran. I'm having a lot of fun while I'm learning and happy to be making wearable and versatile clothes. Meg:)

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  10. Steel Kitten24 April 2018 at 17:12

    That's such a great skirt! I am forever searching for just the right skirt with pockets deep enough to take everything I have to cart round the smallholding. You have inspired me to try my hand at making my own.

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    1. Meg25 April 2018 at 04:08

      Pockets are so useful! I found this pattern very easy to follow and sew up. I had a new skirt in just a couple of hours. Meg:)

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