My Mom and I attempted a chevron skirt from a 70′s pattern while she was visiting in June. I succeeded sewing a zipper and cutting and sewing on the bias, but never quite finished. I still had some extra fabric, so I challenged myself to make pockets for this skirt.
I LOVE the wide elastic I picked up at Mood for this skirt. I DON’T love that even though I measure and sewed the elastic very well, I did not measure it on my waist before completing the skirt. It’s loose. Luckily the elastic is stiff enough that I don’t think you can really tell.
Hey, how about those pockets?
Follow this tutorial for the pockets, then switch to this one for the elastic waistband.
Nice job – pockets aren’t easy. Looks great – don’t you love sewing?
Girl! This is awesome!
Personally, I am most fascinated by the hat you are wearing and I wish it was more visible in the photo.
It’s a Terry Graziano original. http://www.etsy.com/shop/terrygraziano?page=1
Great job. My Mom always sewed a “hidden” pocket in my dresses as I was growing up. To this day I call those “hidden” pockets. They are the easiest pocket to sew in a skirt.
totally impressed. I’m also glad to know mood has thick elastic.
Mood has a SUPERB elastic section, surpasses any other trim store I’ve been too….though I can’t remember M & J’s selection….Purlsoho has neon elastic.