Short Maxi Skirt with Pocket for Girls

We are so happy to be a part of Skirting the Issue today with Simple Simon and Company. We adore these ladies and this mission to make skirts to donate to local Foster Care centers. If you are needing a fun sewing project look no further!

Today I am sharing a fun twist on the maxi skirt. A Short Maxi Skirt with Pocket for Girls! (I think the pocket makes it.) It’s a quick sew (about 30 mins) and easy enough for beginners.

I got my cute fabric from Riley Blake. We are so happy to be on the Riley Blake Fabrics Design Team. They have some amazing fabric and I was excited to sew with the knit for the first time.

I followed a Brooke’s Tutorial for the Knit Maxi Skirt. But cropped the length, added a little more fullness and added in the pocket.

I think all little girls should have a pocket or a place for treasures. My girls are always trying to put their lipgloss somewhere. This ended up being the perfect spot.

What You’ll Need to Sew a Short Maxi Skirt with Pocket

• 1 yard jersey knit fabric–depending on the size you could make a couple skirts out of 1 yard. I made this as a 4T and I could have made at least 3 more out of the yard.
• Sewing Machine
• Coordinating Thread (I used white)
• Scissors
• Cutting mat
• Rotary cutter
• Tape measure/ruler
• Pins (I used ball point pins specifically to use with knits)
• Ball point sewing machine needle–this is also specific for sewing with knits

Pre-wash fabric and tumble dry on low.

Set your sewing machine to either a stretch stitch setting or a narrow zigzag to allow for stretch. The tension is set at 4. You could also use a “walking foot” to help guide the knit through easier. For this project I used my regular foot.

To determine size of skirt, take all your measurements beforehand.

Measure:

• Waist
• Length from waist to knee (or however long you want the skirt to be)

I followed the directions to the Girl’s Knit Maxi.

Once you have your skirt sewn together you are ready for the pocket. I wanted my pocket to be 4″ square. I cut out a 4.5″ x 4.5″ piece of coordinating knit and gave each side a nice 1/2″ hem. I liked adding this fun detail of a thick boarder. Then I attached the pocket with a stitch on my machine, making sure to reinforce the tops.

I think it would be fun to add another side pocket, but my little one was too excited to even let me hem this skirt. She wanted to wear it and loves the curl of the bottom. She thinks it makes it twirl better.

Please join us in Skirting the Issue! We’d love to see what skirts you can sew up.