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08.10

paper bag two….. variation with pockets + a sash!

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I liked my first paper bag skirt so much that I made another one! I used the tutorial I posted yesterday. This one is little different for a few reasons:


1. I didn’t face it since this fabric is the same on both sides. I faced the other one because the backside of the fabric was hideous and showed at the top. This time I made a little hem on top by folding over 1/4″ twice and sewing it down. In a normal skirt you’d just make a waistband, but since the paper bag skirt goes extra high and doesn’t have a waistband, the hem is a good solution.

2. I added pockets!! Print you big pocket pattern (free!) and follow the sewing 101: adding pockets to skirts tutorial! Because a skirt without pockets is like a cupcake without frosting.

3. I only made 4 inverted pleats instead of 6. I didn’t put any on the side seams, making my skirt a little big. The pleats I made were also only 1.5″ each instead of 2″. The sash cinches in all the rest of the fabric, so it still fits great. Although I put a zipper in, I really didn’t need to. So if you hate zippers, just don’t fit the skirt all the way and use a sash to gather the rest. You can just slip it on and cinch it in!





4. I made a detached sash with the same material to tie it and gather in the extra fullness. 

So comfy. So pockety. So pleaty. So good.


The fullness of this skirt makes you look extra skinny and hides any mommy and/or ice cream pooch you may have – bonus! 


The original paper bag skirt tutorial is right here. I’m pretty sure you can never have enough pleated skirts!

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  1. melody-mae

    08/10 at 6:07 PM

    this turned out so cute! I love it!

  2. Cherished Bliss

    08/10 at 6:16 PM

    I love the addition of pockets! I use my pockets..well…every time I have clothes on : )

  3. Jennifer

    08/10 at 8:35 PM

    First, I’m so impressed with your Shabby Apple dress – love the combination of fabrics and colors. And you have inspired me to make a paper bag skirt. I am leaning towards a non zippered skirt (still working on getting back in shape after my last pregnancy) and was wondering if you thought an elastic casing would work with the paper bag skirt. Or do you think the sash would work better? With the sash, did you have belt loops or anything to hold it in place or does the extra material at the top keep it in place well enough? Thanks for your help!

  4. Erika @ Rouge & Whimsy

    08/10 at 8:46 PM

    you are adorable. i love your paper bag skirts and i just am attempting to find time to make a few! I’m thinking a chambrey colored one…. what do you think? cute?

    thanks for the inspiration!!

  5. Cotton Bottom Mama

    08/11 at 1:09 AM

    Hmm, you had me at mommy/ ice cream belly. Just may need to make one of these.

  6. Ana

    08/11 at 4:26 AM

    I just came across your lovely blof from reading Craftiness Is Not Optional! What a cute dress!!

  7. Katie @ The Crafty Blog Stalker

    08/15 at 2:34 PM

    What a cute skirt skirt!

    I would love for you to come share at my week long blog party, Blog Stalking Thursday!
    http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-stalking-thursday-3.html

  8. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.com

    08/16 at 3:32 AM

    I love this skirt! It is so fashionable and looks so comfy! I am a new follower and would love for you to link up at my Savvy HomeMade blog party at http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/2011/08/14/blog-party-3/

    I look forward to blogging with you!

  9. Karen @ Goodbyecityhellosuburb

    08/18 at 3:33 AM

    So I signed up for a sewing class and I pinterested this- hope to be able to make this soon!

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