Both charming and sweet, the 6104 is a skirt that will never go out of style. With its classic A-line cut and adorable pleating, this can be worn with anything and for any occasion. If you need further proof that this is the perfect item for any woman’s closet, the skirt even features pockets because–as all of us know–the best clothes are always fashionable and practical.

The 6104 is a fitted, lined skirt that falls above the knee. The front features a flattering curved yoke with a single wide box pleat down the centre front. The welt pockets, with their ergonomically designed pocket-bag shape, are fully functional—large enough for your full hand and entirely useful for storing small items like a driver’s license or credit card. The pocket-bag shape is my absolute favourite (seriously, I cannot go on enough about how much I love this pocket) for any and all designs—whether it be for sewing patterns or garments made for industry clients.

The back of the skirt is kept clean and simple with darts for shaping and a zipper closure. The lining includes a centre front seam slit for ease of movement under the skirt.

Variation 1 has straight waistband that joins via two vertical sets of hook and eye at the centre back.

Variation 2 has the lining attached to a yoked facing in place of a waistband, for those who prefer to have a seamless finish at the waistline. This version works well if your body proportions include a short-waist and/or a large bust/cup size, as it won’t feel like the waistband is taking up all your midriff.

The skirt being modeled is made from a lavender bouclé with a coordinating rayon lining. The hem has interfacing fused all around the circumference of the skirt, which really helps support the shape and makes the A-line silhouette really pop out. For a softer silhouette you can leave out interfacing the hem.
The skills you’ll be using for sewing this classic skirt up are sewing straight and curved seams, including a shallow convex/concave curve for the front yoke. There are two single welt pockets, and the pattern comes with step by step illustrated instructions so anyone new to welt pockets can still make this skirt up, or you could leave the pockets out altogether if you want a cleaner finish to the skirt front.

Some fabric suggestions that would work with this patter are crepe, light-weight wool, corduroy, bouclé, twill, medium weight woven fabrics that hold a crease (for a crisp pleat definition). If you choose a fabric with a softer hand you’ll get more of a soft shape and a less pronounced pleat at the centre. Any lightweight fabrics are not likely to be able to support the welt pockets.
I think this pattern has just enough pieces that you can get playful with contrasting topstitching, piping at the yoke seam, or go with contrast yoke and welt flaps. I think I’ll make up my own with some Embroidery on welt flap or embellished with some sew-on stones for a bit of understated evening glam.
Check out the 6104 skirt in the shop.