Notice something different? That’s right, this is not a part of the Spring Collection.
The pleated pocket skirt is actually part of a pair of skirts I made for the Spring Fling Event going on right now at Whatever Dee Dee Wants.
I adore both versions, and was so excited using some of my coveted Sarah Jane Children at Play fabric to make them 
. They are just perfect for Spring!
If your kids are anything like mine, pockets are a huge bonus in any clothing they wear. Some place to put all of their teeny tiny little toys they are always accumulating (or rocks, or flowers, or old gum).
They just love it!
So I really wanted to make them both a skirt that would have huge pockets to accommodate all of their child-like needs.
To make the Pleated Pocket Skirt, you will need about 1/2 yard fabric.
Simply…
Piping is of course optional
I did do my waistband slightly different than the tutorial suggests, having my elastic start around the sides of the pleats – rather than the entire waistband. But I thought for ease factor, this would suit.
But for those of you who know how to do this technique, pulling the elastic around and sewing down the sides at your desired ending points – it is a nice touch.
And there you have it, a super cute pleated pocket skirt for your little one.
Be sure to hop on over to see how you can make the simple A Line Version HERE at Whatever Dee Dee Wants Spring Fling!
Thanks so much for stopping by, and until next time…
Happy Sewing!
This skirt is soooo cute! I love that it has pockets as all little girls I know love pockets.
So stinking cute! Do you have an approximate size for the pleated one? My daughter would love it!
My daughter is almost 3 years old, and I cut the fabric at 13″ L, this includes them hem allowance. Hope this helps!
i can already see what those pockets are going to be filled with:) or at least what my girls would fill them with:)
That’s absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for the tutorial.
- Adele @ Mammy Made
This is adorable! I love pockets like those!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this skirt!!! SO cute!
Very cute. I love me some pleats, pockets, and piping.
Adorable, Jessica! Looks like you bought it!
So cute!! I want one in my size:)
Love this! Thanks so much for sharing. It’s great that it is just a little different from your basic skirt! Can’t wait to try this.
Oh how fun!
Cute pictures too! PS It might be easier to hem the bottom before making the pleats for ironing challenged people like me. 
Oh Jessica, this is adorable! Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
Those are adorable!! I have some of that balloon fabric that I’ve been hoarding. I want to make it count, you know!? Thanks for the great tutorial!
How sweet! I like how you used the balloon fabric as an accent.
Wonderful! Thanks for the great tutorial…what a fun skirt!
Very cute skirt. Pinned it for future ref
She looks just darling in her skirt. I love the aqua one. I made something for my kids with that same fabric. I would love for you to come visit and see what I made with it.
Hi babes, I featured this on my blog today. Hope that’s ok. Would love it if you could check it out
http://mammymade.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/mint-stuff-ive-seen-9.html
- Adele @ Mammy Made
Super cute. featured it here
http://bloomsandbugs.hubpages.com/hub/skirt-sewing-patterns-and-tutorials#lastcomment
Do you know the measurements to make for a size 5-6? I would love to make for my daughter.
Am I crazy, or is the piece labelled “back” actually the front? In order to have pleats, the front would have to be the 30″ piece, and the 15″ piece is the back…right?
That is correct Shibdon. Thank you for pointing that out!