How To Add Leather Pockets To A Skirt

We love the look of leather pockets on a skirt or dress! To get this look simply follow along...  

1. Supplies needed- A skirt that would look cute with leather pockets. We chose a wool pencil skirt. You'll also need scrap leather and scissors. 2. Cut out two identical pockets. Try a traditional shape, or something cute like hearts! 3. Choose placement on your skirt for the pockets and mark with chalk to avoid using pins. 4. Topstitch pockets down and enjoy your adorable new skirt! 

Isn't it cute?! After Emma modeled this skirt for these photos she told me she was keeping it! :) Don't forget you can use vinyl or suede as well. If you missed them here are Tips for Sewing Leather. Have a great Monday! Elsie 

This sewing basics series was created in collaboration with Missy Creed of Momentum Fashion. Missy is a talented seamstress who sews for Red Velvet!

Comments

[Inna]

Ooh! Fun!

[Mama Smith]

Makes the skirt! I'm not sure if I'm ready to tackle sewing letter but it's fun seeing the transformation.

[Chloe]

What a really cool tutorial! I think that the pockets really make this skirt! It just adds a really nice detail!

[Linna]

It is not so pretty with the pocket. I would recommend to shorter the skirt (maybe above knee) that would look better.

[Stephanie May*]

Sooooo cute! http://www.maydae.com

[Samantha Walk]

I love your posts on working with leather and thicker fabrics. I tried working with leather a while ago for a jewelry project I was doing but it was just so hard to work with, but you make it look so easy...Maybe I'll give it another try!

[Hannah @ Sparrow + Spark!]

So cute! I think this would look awesome as an apron too!

[strawberry MILK mustache]

Cute!!! Cant wait to try.

[molly]

this is brilliant, such a great idea to spruce up a garment!

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[Margherita]

Sooo cute!

[Nettan]

That's such a lovely detail. Great inspiration :):)

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[Kirstin]

Ooh, this makes me think that you should totally do a tutorial on sewing elbow patches onto sweaters or blazers.

[Domonique]

Love this!Thanks for sharing...just a little detail but makes a huge different!I think the velvet style would look cute too!

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x

[Tia Ann]

I just purchased your DIY dress up ecourse & this post makes that more excited to get started;) this is totally my style: keep it simple stupid;) thanks for sharing do many tips!!
Love, t

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[Natasha]

I love the whole sewing series! It seems to involve "very easy" creative projects, which is always a plus!

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[Gemma]

cute! it looks quite easy to do too :)

[Brain Dumps]

Very informative article as usual. I am very inspired with your way of work.

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It looks really nice.

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[Nichole]

I really enjoy all the sewing posts, I might have to lug out the good ol' sewing machine and give myself a refresher course and see up some things. :)

[maddie flanigan]

Lovely, absolutely lovely. And may I suggest using an edge stitch foot to sew on the pockets so that the topstitch is consistent all the way around the pocket?