Woollen Mini Skirt with Pockets

I recently finished this woollen Mini Skirt by Burda Style. The pattern was designed to be slightly longer, but I decided to opt for a shorter length to make it a bit of fun for going out on the weekends. I chose a sparkly woollen fabric from The Fabric Store to follow this theme. It's a beautiful fabric with a bit of purple running through it as well.

The instructions suggest using wool, but I think this pattern could also make a great denim skirt for the summer. If you kept the length closer to the knee, it could also work around the office. It's a relatively simple skirt to make, so the fabric choice will really determine the occassion.

This is the first time that I'd made bellow pockets and they weren't too difficult. My biggest tip is to choose a fabric that won't be too difficult to press. The pockets have pleats which adds extra dimension, but they can also create bulk if you've chosen a heavy fabric. Make sure you give them a really good press to keep them streamline. Pressing seams certainly isn't my favourite part of sewing, but it's the key to getting this skirt looking just right. If you give all seams and folds a really good press, this skirt will look fantastic.

I bought Vilene especially for facing this skirt, but didn't end up using it. Whether or not you need the Vilene will really depend on the type of fabric that you've chosen. A good waist band and decent hem both contribute to making this skirt sit nicely. I used the skirt fabric to create a facing around the waist band, which I didn't sew down to ensure there wasn't an extra seam. It's times like these that I wish I had an overlocker, although zigzag has worked this time.

I love how the pockets really add something different to the skirt. I own a mini skirt in a similar type of fabric, but the addition of pockets make the skirt look completely different. They could even come in handy!