A few years ago (2009) I bought this beautiful Heather Baily material (called Pocketbook in Rose from the Nicey Jane collection) and I’ve been hoarding it in my material cupboard since then. It’s such a lovely soft cotton and the pale colours so reminiscent of a breezy summer day. 
The skirt pattern is from Simplicity (#2226) and is easy and relatively quick to sew up. It’s got a little fullness from the tiny gatherings in the front and a nice wide waistband. 
One of my favorite things about the pattern are the pockets. I just find skirts with pockets so much more comfortable for some reason. Probably because I have a quick place to put all the garbage my kids hand me every few minutes (these kids actually pass garbage cans to bring me their trash!).
The back has a simple zipper closure and a bit more gathering.
This just might turn out to be my summer uniform of 2012. Note to self…clean mirror.
Summer Uniform
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Looks great! Lovely pattern-fabric combination 🙂
lovely fabric and colors. I’m all for skirts with pockets – its one of those frustrations I have with clothing. its just practical, why don’t they just put them on? hehe.. happy summer!
really nice Jill. You and the girls wearing the same size?
So cute!! I love the fabric and the style. Many of your posts have me looking forward to our return to the US…I’ll have my sewing machine back, and you are inspiring me to get to work. Pockets in skirts and dresses are the BEST.
I love it! I wish I could sew!
So cute and summery!
Wow! This skirt looks really cute! Maybe I have to dig up my sewing machine… *inspired*
Great work!
It’s beautiful Jill!! I just made some skirts for Rosalie but mine look like crap compared to yours!! When are you starting your own webshop??? It is so nice that you have a blog because now we get to see all your wonderful creations!