How To Add Pockets To The Zero-Waste Skirt That ALWAYS Fits; Six Historical & Modern Pocket Ideas
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- Discover the art of adding pockets to your skirts in this sewing extravaganza! From elegant historical options, like embroidered masterpieces, to modern bag pockets that revolutionize convenience, I've got your stitching needs covered. Uncover tips for crafting bias binding, attaching patch pockets, and seamlessly integrating historical-inspired pockets into your designs. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or a budding beginner, these techniques will revolutionize your sewing projects and transform your relationship with your skirts. Say goodbye to handbags and hello to the world of stylishly practical pockets - it's time to sew, create, and pocket like a pro!
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Welcome to my channel, where we explore sewing techniques and historical fashion! In today's video, I'm diving into the world of pockets - yes, you heard that right, pockets! After hearing your enthusiastic comments, I'm here to show you various pocket options for your skirts. Whether you're an 18th-century enthusiast or a modern fashion lover, I've got you covered.
Join me as I guide you through the process of adding pockets to your skirts. I've covered everything from the historical elegance of embroidered pockets to the convenience of modern bag pockets. You'll learn how to make your own bias binding, attach external patch pockets, and even incorporate historically inspired pockets into your skirt's design.
I believe that pockets can be both functional and stylish, enhancing your sewing projects in surprising ways. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just starting out, these pocket techniques are sure to elevate your creations and simplify your everyday life.
Don't forget to check out my previous video on creating an 18th-century style petticoat for a fully adjustable zero waste skirt option: • The Zero-Waste 18th Ce...
Thank you for watching and supporting my channel. Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay up to date with my sewing adventures. Let me know in the comments which pocket option you're most excited to try, and if you've already embraced the world of pocketed skirts. Until next time, happy sewing!
I successfully followed your first tutorial and made a ridiculously pretty skirt and i made a mock up practice pocket that held all of my essentials (keys, wallet, phone, chapstick) and i didn't need to bring my purse. I have never felt so stylish and so ready for anything. Thinking of making another one to carry my multitool, hand sanitizer, and snacks. Pockets are the best.
What kind of pocket did you do? One that was sewn to the skirt or antique pockets? Super curious to know
@wolfiesun9404 separate antique pocket. It was a real rough mock up, no binding or hemming. But I just wanted something functional so I could wear the skirt out and I had 10 minutes before we had to leave. Worked wonderful and I'm excited to make some nicer ones.
I'm working up the nerve to make the skirt, I've only ever made simple masks and small rectangular bags without handles
Pockets are always best in pairs!
Did you pleat or gather?
As a person with Type 1 diabetes, whose phone functions as their pancreas, historical pockets are THE BEST. I can stuff my phone in one, and my keys, ID, and some hypo snacks in case my blood sugar tanks in the other and I don't have to carry anything else. It's fantastic. I have a petticoat/skirt that I made last year with this same kind of idea, but there's some things about it that I don't love. This series inspires me to pull it out and make it over into something that I DO love.
Oh my god literally same!!!!! That’s why I came to look for the pocket video.
I have the same, before I got into sewing much, I just sewed on some short leggings a pocket to put my pump inside:) now I make on every garment either patch pockets (I love the style and rather show off my pump than hide it) or other pockets and even adding some button hole for covering the string. but for skirts and summer dresses I always use to put a legging under. I will definitely make these historical pockets:D such a simple idea that I never thought of
My grandmother made me a pair of pockets when I first moved out on my own 60 years ago. They fit under everything and are to this day some of the most useful items I own.
I like a sensible explanation of how and why to do things. I mostly use pockets to carry my phone around and put car keys in. Almost never for snacks. But if you have big enough pockets in a full skirt you can definitely take a couple of cans of cider into a festival without gate security noticing. Allegedly.
I use my pockets SO MUCH. I am a mama to 3 littles. And I regularly shove toy cars, baby bottles, garden snips, random peppers from the garden, trash, etc. my pockets work hard.
I'm going to try the historical style pockets, because I think I can use them in a slightly different way even with regular modern skirts. I use an insulin pump so I'm always avoiding skirts and dresses because I have to wear shorts under them anyways. If I make these of a good material I can use them all the time
Excellent way to carry an insulin pump if you're into skirts!
The other option seems to be a pocket attached to a bra strap, with the pump sitting inside the bra cup above the breast - but depending on the shape of your bust, and your preference in tops, that can be "unaesthetic".
@@lynn858 I've seen this work for a lot of people! Unfortunately I am not the right shape for it to work for me, it would be too visible through my clothing no matter where I put it, which is a shame because it would be nice for pocketless pants as well. I find new ideas every day though, so maybe one day!
honestly I'm a backpack person because I want to carry my whole house around with me so learning to admit that I don't actually need all that stuff on the regular so I can carry smaller handbags that won't mess up my shoulders (as opposed to giant handbags the size of a backpack that will hurt my left shoulder specifically) has been hard. Therefore pockets are still always too small for me, and if anything they only ever get used for keys and phone
And lipstick 🥰
I always prefer side seam pockets because the #1 utility of pockets for me is I can put my hands in them.
Yes, I always need a place to put my hands!
I came here because im making a skirt from your first tutorial, and i want pockets in it. I was not expecting seventy billion ideas for how to add pockets but now i am excited about my options 😂
Same. I'm about to go rummage in my scrap bin to make the historical pockets. I've been wanting to make a set since I saw Bernadette banner's video on them, and now I see it here. I've got a fun scrap of purple (fake) brocade that would make a nice pocket front
My main pocket contents are always keys, phone, wallet, if I'm leaving home without my purse. If I'm just waddling around at home it's my phone and various crafting supplies.
I could never give up my purse though, it has almost everything I could possibly need. A first aid kit, various tools, a sewing kit, pen and paper, tissues, emergency chocolate, a bottle of water... I even have a flint and tinder in there just in case I somehow get lost in the woods. 😅
This is kind of freaking me out because I literally sat down a few hours ago to start making one of these skirts for the first time and just now realized that I really wanted pockets. Came back on here intending to use your original video to try and freewheel may way through it, but now I don't have to guess! Thank you ;-;
Perfect timing for me, too! I’ve procrastinating on making mine, because I wanted to make pockets but I was having problems wrapping my head around it.
Well, Dragon Con starts next week, and I’m running out of time. Historical tie-on pockets it is!
I carry my phone and lip balm. Always. Occasionally a small wallet and my keys. And when at work, a potato. That's what I put in my pockets.
so glad you put this one!! I REFUSE to wear clothes without pockets because I can't remember something that's not attached to me, so it carries my essentials (phone, chapstick, wallet, knife, & keys).
Ooooh! I'm envious of your 2022 Dumpster Fire Historical Pockets by Sewstine!
I like the detachable historical pockets because you can also wear them on the outside of your trousers / skirts (great for jeans with too small pockets). I have yet to make some, though.
This Summer I used my not too small pockets (on a pair of cargo pants I made: McCall's M8206) for holding bus tickets, keys, my phone, interesting plant bits or rocks I found, and some change to hand to street musicians or panhandlers.
Thank you for this! Going to try the attached historical pockets!
I personally try to avoid bags in the summer as they can cause sensory issues for me when combined with the heat. Aside from the standard wallet, keys, phone, I tend to carry my earbuds, a pen, and a small fidget toy. I have one pair of overalls that lets me also carry my glasses case, bandaids, a short charging cord, and a small notebook.
That being said, I have a friend who wears fantasy-adventurer belt bags on a regular basis, and that seems to be the best solution for holding one’s hoard without dealing with shoulder straps.
Ok, but now I want to draw a picture of Britannia dual-wielding a metre stick and tape measure! Great video as usual, I've got a lot of pockets to do in the near future so I guess I should get going. As to what I carry in my pockets, well at home it's just my phone, but when I'm LARPing it is water bottle, notebook, pen, in character and out of character cash, basically everything. I broke a belt once, though the historical pockets I had tied on were fine!😅
When do you think you’ll do another split seam petticoat video? I’m dying to see your fancier ideas and it’s killing me waiting 😂
What an array of pockets! I made one pocket on a twill tape to go with the three skirts I ended up making. I do love the fact that I only need one pocket that then goes with each skirt. Mine usually just carries my phone and old leather wallet. Sometimes my house keys too. I have no fear that anything will drop out as the teardrop shape is just such a lovely one for carrying things.
I really like how you present your videos.
I'm definitely learning and hopefully improving since starting my channel a couple of months ago....
Thank you Ash.
That's exactly what our ancestors would do ❤❤❤
Phone, purse, work swipe, keys are what go in my pockets
I need a pockets, pockets, pockets meme now
Thanks! My pocketsies hold what I need when I walk the dog: my keys, poo bags, treats, and a ball. I'm currently making a travel vest with many pockets. Whatever doesn't fit in my carry-on will go into pockets.
My favorite style is the detachable historical pocket! Since it's separate, it can be used with any skirt with pocket slits. I've made five skirts and only two pockets, and I have no regrets. When the pocket is on a separate waistband, heavy things don't drag down the skirt drape.
Pocket contents by destination.
All previous items are also included.
Home:
Phone
Errands:
+ wallet, keys, earplugs, meds
Thrifting:
+ tape measure
Work:
+ Belt carrier w/ box cutter, pen, permanent marker, AND external pocket on belt for water bottle or extra dog leash or vacuum attachments, or anything I need to carry to another part of the house
I cannot thank you enough for this and your previous video about the no waste skirt. I had been wanting one of this style - but either they were insanely expensive or I'd have to sew it myself from a pattern....and, alas, I am pattern illiterate. So here I am, on a random Saturday, purchasing a sewing machine and making a skirt with your video as a guide. I did make some small changes, but overall same concept. Last eve, I did make pockets, although very different than what you have here, as I did not yet have a video to follow...but they work - I ended up making what looks a bit like a half apron, with pockets at each side, and a bonus, accidental, secret pocket in the middle (stiched half-way up to keep pocket contents left and right instead of falling toward the middle and clumping) - and now I plan to use this to be the item that holds the back of my skirt on - just have to choose whether I want to do grommets or snaps for adjustability....hmmmm..... Again, thanks loads
I put baler twine, pony treats, small tools, phone, and anything small enough that I intend to move from where it is to where I’m going in pockets. And sweet wrappers, etc.
As a mom of three.... The historical pockets are AMAZING! I can fold and roll extra clothes for kiddos and put them in my pockets, which just adds to the fullness of the skirt when we go to the park/splash pad in the summer and then when it's time to leave, I "deflate" a little bit 😂😂 also, small Gatorade bottles or my water bottle easily fits in one pocket with a few sewing odds and ends or a small book. In the OTHER pocket, phone, and a men's wallet with my id, money, cards etc., one side ALWAYS is the "purse" side 😂😂 I'm a girly that doesn't like to carry a purse so nice big pockets (whether the historical 18th century or the late Victorian pockets) are a MUST! I also used to work in law enforcement, so my work cargo pants are something I'm used to. If my life can't fit in pockets, then it's excess and not necessary.... Usually. 😅😅😅😅
Every lower-half garment requires a single phone-sized pocket on the right hand side. I've regretted every skirt I've bought since the advent of the smartphone that didn't have such a receptacle. I don't tend to put anything else in lower-half pockets because my dodgy hip objects to too much weight on it.
In the winter when I can wear a big baggy jacket, I add my keys, my wallet, and a folded-up-small carrier bag and that'll do me without a bag for trips out that don't require any specific items.
Can't imagine living without pockets! I always have my wallet, mask, tube of chap stick, USB drive, phone, bandana, and a lucky horse chestnut in them (somehow this last one is not a joke)
Pockets... even my 5 year old niece wants pockets. Thank you Ash, looking forward to all the pocket content 😊
Love this skirt, it changed my life! I started with a petticoat for my skirts, and now I am turning my whole skirt wardrobe into this petticoat. Thanks so much! In my pockets I keep: My phone on one side, a hanky, glasses cleaner, lip balm and 2 fidget toys on the other. I have glasses, ADHD, and get nosebleeds. Thanks so much!
when I'm wearing a regular four pocketed pair of trousers the arrangement is usually front-right: phone, small knife/multitool and keys with attached torch front-left: wallet and hand sanitiser back-left: handkerchief and clean tissues, back-right: usually empty in readiness for things I might acquire or as a receptacle for used tissues awaiting enbinment
on occasion I use my back-right pocket to carry sunglasses (guess how the case got broken) and if I'm wearing a jacket with sufficiently large pocketses I may put an umbrella or water bottle in them.
skimming the comments it seems I'm at the upper end of stuff-in-pocketses-ness but internally I feel like I ought to carry more stuff
Inhaler, keys and phone. Everywhere. Younger Son is autistic and when younger, would try to wander out of the house... So I kept the door locked and the keys with me so we could get out if there was a fire. Or open the door to a delivery driver before they could escape. And now it's a habit to keep them with me. And I haven't locked myself out of the house for over two decades, so that's good!
At work, it's work keys, lip balm and inhaler in one pocket, tissues and random stuff in the other pocket.
I have an autistic son too, and for years I had all the keys of the house (doors, pills cupboard, electric box, laundry ) on a cord around my neck.
I'm always excited to find a pocket deep enough for my EpiPen, that's probably the least common thing I carry about
My answer to the pockets question: I rarely carry a handbag around now! I go to concerts, festivals, dinners, to work etc. without any sort of bag more often than not. I can carry my phone, keys, wallet, inhaler, a packet of tissues, a lip balm and a tube of lipstick in most of my dresses or skirts. It's awesome.
Thank you for prsenting all the options. I originally wanted to do attached pockets, but the more I think about it, the more I like the idea of the historical pockets. No more having to empty my pockets before going in the wash, and kind of like a purse, the pockets are just always ready to go!
POCKETSES. Love this. I always misplace my historical pockets, so putting them in the skirt sounds like a great plan. I have a few skirts I'll want to add them to. :)
i have the sewstine raccoon pocket too! it is on me almost daily, carrying my phone, a minimum of one tissue packet, and on occasion i've also stuffed my switch when i couldn't be bothered to make multiple trips to settle myself on the sofa and nest while on my period.
I have been adding pockets to my clothes for probably 35 years (skirts, dresses, aprons, shorts). Thanks to allergies, probably the biggest use of my pockets are Kleenex. However, pens, pencils, markers, paperclips, and other things frequently make their way into my pockets, which might be an occupational thing (elementary and middle school teacher). Oh, and keys. Pockets are also extremely handy in the garden.
I put my cell phone in one pocket, my wallet/documents in another, the keys in a third one. This way I don't need to carry a bag or purse.
Just found you, came for the easy to follow tutorials, definitely staying for your jokes/sassy attitude…not sure how much but you made me laugh more than a few times while watching a pocket tutorial 😂 thanks for bringing joy to the internet
I use my pockets to ditch my purse pretty regularly, and I put (what I think are) standard items: phone, wallet, keys. I also like pockets for carrying my phone around in my house so I don't forget where I set it and so my podcast will follow me around.
And, of course, one always needs a pocket-handkerchief. (I actually do carry these -- embroidered ones, which I inherited from my grandma.)
I like patch pockets and inseam pockets more or less the same and use them the same. Patch pockets are a matter of easthetics -- I like them for a mid-century look, especially to play with a bias cut pattern. Otherwise, inseam are somewhat more practical.
Yay! I've been waiting eagerly!
Phone is the major item that makes me want pockets, none of the retail ones are big enough for the current size of phones. Also usually a hair tie or two, headphones, a pen, a charging pack if I'm away from electricity for long, the cord that needs, and anything I need to get from point a to point b but my hands are full (often cat food cans)
I put everything in my pockets: stuff I pick up wandering around the house to be put away, chapstick, keys, credit card. I love going out without a purse. One request from your wonderful videos is a fashion show where you show us your skirts more slowly. Maybe I should just press pause, lol, but I'm caught up in your dialogue. Sometimes it just goes quite fast, which is actually one of the appealing things about your videos. I like the idea of the historical pockets because they are hidden and you can use one pair for every skirt. I'm looking forward to making these!
I only (currently) have one skirt that I can wear my 18th century style pockets with, but I basically use them (and the skirt) any time I need to pop to the shops or go and socialise with friends and don't want to carry any kind of bag :P
That bias loop blew my mind!
When I do have something in my pockets, it's usually either string or beads, both of which I use for making bracelets.
On a regular day in my pockets I put my phone, keys, masks, bobby pins, hair tie, lozenges, hand sanitizer, and earbuds. If Im going out foraging I would also bring a pocket knife, cloth and plastic bags (for mushrooms and berries respectively), dog poo bags, and dog treats.
My pockets normally contain my phone and/or my keys. But, if I’m crafting, it could be anything, because I have a touch of “I’ll put this here where I won’t lose it” along with a heaping dose of “out of sight, out of mind”. So, multiple pairs of scissors are totally likely.
Thank you for your lovely tutorials. Your style is both enjoyable and entertaining!
Thank you so much for this, I wa already planning on going for the historical pockets, but seeing the other options sure was interesting. I am big on ditching my little basket (i never used handbags to begin with) for pockets, and they are usually filled with: my phone, my dad wallet, the keys, my pocket knife, a zippo, a microfiber cloth for my glasses, wired in ear headphones, at least one but usually more emergency tampons, and depending on the season and occasion also a pen and notebook, hard candy or cough candy(yknow, those herbal hardcandies), disposable tissues, a fabric handkerchief, or little bits of trash when there is no bin nearby since i refuse to litter
I was so glad to find your video on historical skirts and pockets. I'm a diabetic, and often find myself having to take my insulin injections in public places like restaurants. The open sides of the skirts/ pockets will make those injections much easier and more modest too. (Injections are best in upper thigh or abdomen.) So easily accessible with this skirt! Thanks so much!
okay I admit I did NOT know the magic "bias binding from a square" trick and you should have seen my face when it became one long strip. WITCHCRAFT (of the best kind)! what I have in my pocketses: telephone, wired earbuds, wallet, keys, painkillers, hand sanitiser, glasses cloth. in the dark ages (my university days) I used to carry a handbag with the above, plus additional mp3 player and kinetic wind-up torch for navigating the unlit forest paths back home, but now my telephone has a light on it and the ability to contain songs 👀
also I totally didn't notice the "4cm to 2 inches" thing as being weird until you pointed it out, and now I feel extremely british
I have one of her dumpster fire pockets in it’s larvae form as well. Hopefully I can get motivated by this to sew up a pocket 3:34
My pockets are basically my handbag! I have my hanky, phone , wallet and keys. I also make mine big enough to carry a paperback. I can also carry a small knitting project like socks. I’ve made several skirts like yours with the historically inspired pockets and your method is way simpler than mine! I will definitely be doing this next time
My pocket loadouts other than phone/wallet/keys is usually include (unused) dog waste bags, dog biscuits, small tape measure, snips, folding pocket knife, and a lighter. I don’t carry it for smoking anything, but one never knows where you’ll need to do a fiber burn test or just fire in general. 😊 The handbag gets the writing implements, notebook, and epipen.
I'm a "phone, wallet, keys" in pockets; if I need anything else, I'll likely carry a lot more and it will all be in a backpack.
(lovely to see you!)
Is nobody going to say anything about the beautifully embroidered DUMPSTER FIRE on that historical pocket?! I vaguely remember watching a video featuring one of those about 3 years ago... 🤔
Thanks for this video and all the various pocket ideas! 💛🤍💜🖤
I think it's the exact same historical pocket I saw Bernadette Banner do a few years back. It has lived rent free in my head since then, but I never actually tried making one in the same style
Daily in my pockets: very small pocket knife, nail clippers, chapstick, spin pins (for putting up my long hair if needed), small magnifying glass (i work at a nursery and often need to identify teeny tiny bugs), string, cash, credit card, driver's license, library card, keys, phone. I don't carry a purse unless i need more stuff.
I put a lot of big pockets in my garments. I usually only carry a handkerchief and chapstick and maybe my phone in there. BUT! I like having the option to carry more, like carrying bottles or cans of drinks, lots of candy, my Nintendo Switch, etc when I am moving around my house and carrying with my hands is cumbersome. I love just packing up all my stuff into my gigantic pockets and relocating! It's just so comforting for me to know I have the capacity should I choose to use it!
Typically I’m carrying my phone and keys, but the largest set I could see myself carrying? Phone, wallet, keys, a ticket for a specific event, a fidget toy, a small multi tool,a bag in case I need to take jewelry off (a risk of clip on earrings), a mask, and maybe chapstick. I get great use out of my pockets!!
I just found your channel after looking up easy sew skirts. I'm absolutley in love with your teaching style and humor! I did manage to ditch a purse a few years back after continusly forgetting it places. Now I use a trifold wallet, a single key ring with my car and house key on it, and my phone. All of that fits comfortably in my pockets. I still leave things places they don't belong but it has helped a bit.
I love my historical pockets! In my pocket, I carry a folding fan, because I have hot flashes from menopause, a hanky, a small bag of candy, some lip balm, and eyeglasses wipe in a packet, and when necessary my iPhone. I prefer my pocket separate from my skirts, but I am currently going to attempt to attach a historical pocket to a skirt that I’m going to attach to a bodice for those times when I don’t feel like tying something around my waist.
Thanks for the wonderful tutorials! 🙏🏻
I'm with you, I like historical detachable pockets best. I wear a singular one almost every day over whatever I'm wearing. It's quilted so quite durable and pretty enough that I don't feel the need to hide it under a skirt. Typically in my pocket I carry my phone, keys, wallet, and sunglasses case. The other things that sometimes end up in my pocket are tea bags, my e-reader, earbuds, snacks, hair accessories, small journal, pens, calculator, small water bottle, cool looking rocks that need to come home with me, the list is kinda endless. As a personal preference I like having a set of hand pockets in my garments then the detachable historical pocket is what I use to actually cary stuff.
Seeing a meaningful comparison of the different pocket options has motivated me to switch over to detachable pockets.
When it comes to carrying heavier things (books, water bottles, impulsive groceries, cool rocks I find on the ground, etc) I far prefer a vest or overcoat with large utility pockets. I find it less tiring to distribute the weight over my shoulders than on my waist especially on bloaty days. As sagely stated, ya boi has needs
Thank you! My wardrobe is woefully deficient in skirts. I searched & searched for a new church. My old one having gone contemporary - I want choirs & organ & piano music plus more conventional teaching. I found one & while there is no dress code, most ladies are wearing dresses or skirts. I was dreading the waist band darts & zippers plus pockets. I think this will do nicely & I won't feel out of place in my elastic waist pants any more.
Being able to just grab my phone, Wallet and keys, to go quickly go somewhere, and just bringing small items with me around the House makes pocket a must for me. Never going back to no pockets
In my pockets: driving gloves, sunglasses, wallet, phone, hand sanitizer. Sometimes sunscreen lip balm. I like big utility pockets, but much of the time, I just wear an apron to carry stuff.
excellent pocket information, plus, the bias tape creation was the clearest explanation I've ever encountered! Could we get that bit by itself?
Ideally I want space for a phone, keys and a few plastic cards, maybe a few small kids toys. Important note: I also want pockets that close good enough so stuff do not fall out of them when I move around. That's even bigger issue for me than not having pockets at all...
have you considered adding magnetic snaps to the opening of a historical pocket? I've not had the issue of things falling out of my pocket, but for extra reassurance, magnetic snaps might be the go.
My phone goes with me 24/7, so I always need a pocket for it. The other pocket carries my keys and sometimes my wallet when I want to ditch the handbag. Thank you so much for these tutorials. I will be off to the fabric store this weekend.
What's in my pockets: phone + cards (credit, id, license, etc) + bottle of water (a small one if I'm not out for too long) + keys + maybe earphones + yes, snacks. I do have specific dietary needs so snacks are really something I need to take with me most of the time. I have taken small books, pens,... my dog's stuff too, but it's less frequent. If it's cold season, gloves.
Thank for that lovely addition to the first video.
I usually put nothing in my pockets except my phone but I want pockets if I have to move around the office or go somewhere without a handbag, so I can put keys or a pass, tissus, my phone, my headphones maybe or my purse (to go to the vending machine for exemple).
Once used them to carry a small water bottle and a bottle of sunscreen.
At work I had often need to go from on floor to the next carrying a measuring tape, pen, eraser, my computer, gloves etc so the more pockets I had the better.
I have a set of detachable pockets on a waistband. I put my phone, headphones, handkerchief, snacks (cuz I have little kids), and wallet all in my pockets!
pebbles, acorns, dandelion seeds, butterfly wings, moss, bits of string and always, Puffs tissues. I have a granddaughter, and her pockets are not big enough, so.... Thanks for the video.
I usually just have tissues, phone, and keys in my pockets. Sometimes I also have an ancient iPod to listen to music, and sometimes snacks and things but usually that's just for short term transportation purposes.
I use pockets for my hankie.
Have not successfully completed the project yet but since I take my kindle basically everywhere with me, that is the goal for my pockets. TBD how successful I'll be 😂
I use my massive adjustable skirt pockets to hold my too big wallet, keys, phone, ear plugs, headphones, a pen, chocolate, my partner's wallet, whatever I just bought that's smaller than an iPad when I forgot my shopping bags in the car again, and today when I needed my hands to carry newly purchased crate of cat food, my Utopia order of a large oolong tea with pearls, half full with straw still in, leaving my hands free for cat food, and the checkout lady's eyes wide.
I love having my hands free, my shoulders not sore, by back not hidden from the wind, and a super dramatic swoosh as the heavy weight fabric of my split-side circle skirt flows a second behind me wherever I go.
Best explanation and video of how to make bias tape via the spiral tube method! I may actually be able to do it now. Thanks!
I’ve never made one of these skirts but really want to! I would most often use them for work (I work at a science museum) so I use my pockets for my phone, keys and chapstick and clip my walkie talkie on the pocket or waistband to hold it in place.
I never got the pocket thing and now I have a toddler and I understand why ppl need pockets. She constantly wants me to hold little things like figurines or pebbles. So I stuff it in my pockets and have my hands free for another minute or so 😂 but besides this mom thing I rarely use them. For someone who is on the curvy side they tend to make dresses look a bit unflattering in my opinion. Thank you so much for this tutorial series I have to give this skirt a try❤
I’m a type one diabetic and I put my insulin pump in one pocket and my phone in the other. You’re right that heavy things, like pumps pull garments out of shape so using my phone as a counter weight kind of works. I’m intrigued with attaching historical pockets to the back panel and having the front lay over them. I can’t wait to try this. Thank you so much for these videos.
Thanks for sharing this with us so we can visualize the different pocket strategies! There are only 2 personal choices I could go on and on about the benefits of, and that’s short hair and ditching any form of purse in favor of the almighty pocket! I keep cards, ID, cash in a small wallet that can also be clipped to my keys, I keep my keys on a carabiner clip so I can clip them on my front belt loop if I want, and then my cell phone. Those are my 3 must haves. Sometimes I also take my tiniest rocketbook and Frixion pen in my back pocket. If it’s winter I’ll also have chapstick, a handkerchief, and a few cough drops in my pocketses and a small refillable hand sanitizer clipped to my keys. I love the look of many purses and am drooling over a backpack purse by loungefly atm, but keeping up with them makes me batty and trying to find things in it is impossible and that’s if I don’t ADHD myself into losing it for months or forever … so yeah long live pocketses! Viva la revolution!
Hi! You wanted to know what your viewers put in their pockets. The short answer, at least for me, is my phone and my wallet. I suppose there are other things, such as a change purse, but those are the main things. So if I know I'll be doing some shopping when I go out, my options so far have been to put the things I don't want to put directly in my backpack in either a kangurero (as bum bags are called where I live) or in pockets if I'm wearing something with pockets that work for those things (which so far has always been cargo shorts). So the idea of a skirt that offers this option is part of what has me feeling enthusiastic about getting into machine sewing (something I haven't done a whole lot of and am now thinking of taking back up at the age of 60).
My pockets are filled with phone, keys, wallet, a book I make notes in for work, legitimately a bag of pretzels and some candy (I'm a potato, don't judge me), a trinket that I can fiddle with, post-it notes, pens, highlighters, spare shoelaces, a tiny sewing kit, and a phone charger. If I don't have a garment that doesn't have the needed pocket space to accommodate my needs, I use a purse. I hate purses a little. I'm afraid to leave it somewhere.
Exactly! Same!
YESSS POCKETS!!!!!
I like the historical pockets hanging outside the skirt , so many ways they Can be decorated and in many beautiful fabrics. these would be for my phone , key and dog poobags 😆 Thank you for sharing great videoes 🥰
Always in my pockets:
Handkerchief, napkin och paper towels
My phone
Cough drops
When not at home:
All of the above
+ Keys, a lot of keys
When with my son:
All of the above
+ sticks and stones
+ gummy bears
+ extra napkin
When not wearing my backpack:
My epipen, inhalor and other meds
On special occasions:
Books
Craft supplies
Etc...
Quite honestly, I like having pockets just to have somewhere to put my hands. I usually like to have a place to put my phone and keys and lip balm, as well, but the main thing would be a place to put my hands that is more casual than crossing my arms. 😊
I put my phone, keys and ear bud case in my pocket and that for school runs or just anytime even when I take my handbag with everything else in it!
Thank you for this tutorial!
Even when I don't carry tons of stuff, I always want a pocket for my keys, and even though they're not huge, the pocket needs to be big enough that they won't accidentally fall out when sitting down or riding a bike. I live in a flat and the downstairs door to the building is permanently locked, so whenever I need to go outside with the recycling or to water my urban garden box, I need to bring keys, and I don't want to have to carry my keys in my hand (lest I accidentally throw them into the recycling bin, yes, I did this with a bicycle key once). I also ride a bicycle everywhere, and having to dig through my purse for the keys _every single time_ I need to unlock my bicycle is just... I refuse.
In the summer I like to minimise purses and jackets so if I can, also fit my phone, wallet, earplugs, hankies and spare fold-up shopping bag in my pockets, that would be amazing. I think I need to look into separate historical pockets...
Lip balm & small change in one, keys and pocket knife in the other. Phone in back pocket.
What i put in my pocketsis...
My insulin pump that keeps me alive...
Its quite a bulky item, bigger and slightly heavier than a phone... I will adapt your wonderful no pattern, pattern and probably use a neutral coloured historical pocket, to go with the vast amount of skirts I now have in my head!
Thank you for your light hearted and informative videos...a fellow brit living in france.
THIS. So helpful, as I am in the process of making some teaching clothes and was casting around for ideas!
Loved petticoat video and this pocket one, I look fwd to seeing more of your tutorials! I love purses but can't carry them, 1) urban & 2) failing memory leads to lost bags if they're not attached lol. Pockets preferred for the essentials: keys, pepper spray, wallet, sm water bottle, chapstick, phone, sunglasses, pen, guitar pic & 2prs ear-plugs, lozenges/mints/gum, a few tissues/napkins &/or handkerchief/bandana, sm protein bar or granola bar or a few sugar candies.. often a lip/cheek stain stick (pref "matchstick" sized), eyeliner, mini essential oil & sm tarot deck.. yep, I love my large pockets lol.
I have, to my unending delight, managed to (mostly) ditch handbags via an array of pocketed dresses and a circle skirt that I made incredibly slapdash with two incredibly large and also incredibly slapdash pockets (the wrong sides of the fabric are on the interior of the pocket >_:)
As an avid cargo pants wearer pockets my pockets can be full of: keys, phone, chapstick, wallet, mechanical pencil, sharpie, occasionally a pair of scissors, or a box knife. Sometimes when I'm out for a long period of time I add my water bottle and granola bar.
What have I got in my pocket? The Ring of course !
Found it!
loving this series! my pockets are normally used for my phone, chapstick, loose change, car keys, and whatever Bible verses im working on memorizing, depending on how many i have/ how big they are
I want to make one of these skirts and the detached historical pockets for hopefully my first Renaissance Faire. I'm a quilter but I've never tried sewing clothes, and this seems accessible as a first try. I hope to be able to put my wallet, keys, phone, tickets, a pen, and probably some chapstick and tampons in my pockets, since you asked, so we'll see how it goes! I'm glad to have made bias tape a bunch for quilts, you're tutorial made it out to be one of the most difficult parts of the construction but I'm thinking it won't be as bad with my experience binding my quilts. Maybe the smaller fiddly curves will be new though.
Pocket stuff= An activity specific selection of ephemera including(but not limited to): Phone, fob/keys, small purchases, dog- centric stuff, hat/gloves/glasses, cash, mail, small child ephemera, work stuff.