rock collecting skirt

Meet the rock collecting skirt, so named for Junah’s penchant for filling her pockets with rocks.

I’m really proud of the work I’ve done on this pattern.  I used some of my long dormant skills…drafting, technical writing, computer fixing (didn’t count on needing that one) together with sewing, the skill (besides mothering) I’ve worked most on in the past few years.

I’m working on my next pattern now, and trying to restrain myself from working on the six (ten? twenty?) others I also want to work on. One at a time. I’m not going to jinx myself by saying that this time it will be easier and faster because I’ve got the kinks worked out. Because, well, that would be jinxy and I would definitely feel it later. Kind of like when I tell someone my child’s sleep has improved; inevitably I’m awake all night.

luckypennymake rock collecting skirt in four sizes

This is a pattern for a sweet little skirt with generous pockets, perfect for little hands to hide little treasures. My daughter loves finding rocks and filling her pockets with them, hence the name, the rock collecting skirt!

Sizing:
XS(1 yr): 16″ waist / 10″ length
S(2 yrs): 18″ waist / 12″ length
M(3 yrs): 20″ waist / 14″ length
L(4 yrs): 22″ waist / 16″ length

Materials:

• 3/4 yard 45″ wide woven fabric or 1/2 yard 60″ wide woven fabric
• One package of 1/2″ double fold bias tape (often labeled as “Extra Wide”).
• Thread to match fabric and bias tape
• 1″ wide non-roll elastic to fit waist measurement minus 1″

Suggested Fabrics:

• Quilting cotton, linen and linen blends, lightweight denim.

Click here to download the pdf of the entire pattern.  I would love to hear your feedback either in the comments here or on my facebook page (where you can also post a picture of your luckypennymake creations–I would love to see them!).