Friday, June 17, 2011

Another Knit Skirt - with Pockets!

Pleated Pocket Skirt

I had so much fun when I made my first knit skirt and dress, I knew I wanted to try more sewing with knits.  I have been pretty busy with other projects, but really wanted to make a skirt for Crafterhours' Skirt Week (and play along with the Summer of No Pants, too).  Since both of these fun events are ending today, I finally found time to make another skirt last night.

Pleated Pocket Skirt - large view

I used a grey interlock knit that I had bought from the bargain bin at my local fabric store for $3/yard - interlock is a bit sturdier and less flowy than jersey knit, and it looks the same on both sides.  Since I bought this from the bargain bin, I don't know the fiber content but it does have a bit of stretch.  The design was inspired by skirts that I have seen women wearing this spring (isn't people watching a great source of inspiration?), and I made up the pattern myself again.  I love that it has pockets!  So great for toodling around the house when I always seem to be putting my phone or something else down and then having to go back and get it.  It hits at a slightly below knee length, which I think is cute, although I may make another one that is a few inches shorter (and/or I may make a dress version!).

Pleated Skirt Back

This is not the best photo of the back, but I wanted to show that I put some pleats in the back too.  It is a pretty straight cut for the skirt but the front and back pleats mean that it isn't too fitting or tight - which is good, since it gets way to hot and sticky here in DC in the summer to be wearing a fitted skirt.

skirt hem

I am still playing around and figuring out the best stitches to use when sewing knits - I used my double needle to sew the hem on this skirt and am very happy with how it turned out!

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6 comments:

  1. Hi Kate! Your skirt is adorable-- it looks so comfortable! I love skirts with pockets, they are the best :)

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  2. Pockets are great and yours turned out really well! I haven't dared try any yet, but now I think I will. :-)

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  3. Very cute. Love the little pleats and pockets.
    I am in awe of people who can design their own patterns, and do it so well! You sew, girl!

    LeAnn aka pasqueflower

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  4. Love the pockets!! Great job with the pattern! Is the waistband all knit or is there hidden elastic in there? (or a zipper or other mysterious closure)?

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  5. Hey I just voted for you over at Crafterhours and then found your blog...cute stuff! And I love your skirt.
    liZ
    (simplesimonandco)

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  6. Thanks everyone! On the closure question - The waistband is just knit, no elastic or zipper or anything - it is a bit loose but its a casual skirt so I think it is ok - plus I think next one I will make it a smidge smaller so that it fits more closely :)

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