Sewing Circle: Fancy skirt pockets!
Speaking of skirts for fall... today's Sewing Circle question is from Sara, about how to make a super cool skirt pocket. Sara's question...
Q: I'm trying to make this skirt...
It's a simple A-line skirt, but how on earth do you make those pockets? I don't even know if there's a name for pockets like that. I imagine it's some sort of welt pocket concoction? I'm at a loss here and I'd really appreciate it if you and your readers could help.
A: Hello Sara,
Great question!! I hope I can help you with that cute skirt, although I haven’t seen a pattern for the exact thing. Unfortunately I don’t know the name for that kind of pocket, either. It could be constructed sort of like a welt pocket but without the pieces surrounding the opening. I’m sure you could figure it out if you played around with it a little, and then also the top stitching on the pocket shape.
I’d say start with a pattern like this but don't cut it with the pleat...
...or maybe this...
...and add the top stitching for where the pocket is inside or cut the pocket shape separately and pice it like a quilt top, very carefully clipping in at the corners, of course! I recommend checking out the Viking Husquvarna “Sewing Room"--they have great visuals for simple and more complicated sewing concepts. Click “Sewing Techniques” and look at some of the pockets and maybe even buttonholes.
You also could look for a pants pattern with similar pockets, sort of like this one, and modify it using a miniskirt pattern or just measurements to get the skirt shape right, and again top stitch to show the inner pocket shape.
Wish I could be more help!! Readers, do you have any ideas???
How would you make such a skirt? (Maybe a refashion, even!?)