How to Sew a Utility Overskirt with Pockets | Sewing Tutorial

In this sewing tutorial, I’ll show you step by step how to sew the Utility Overskirt, a high-waisted wraparound piece with large functional pockets.

Inspired by traditional workwear aprons and historical tie-on pockets worn by women in Europe between the 17th and 19th centuries, the Utility Overskirt is designed to be worn over your clothes — over pants, a skirt or a dress.

It features two large structured pockets with flaps, an adjustable belt and practical details inspired by workwear. Depending on your choice of fabric and hardware, you can give it a classic utilitarian feel or a more technical, sporty look.

| SEWING STEPS |
00:00 Intro
00:29 Inspiration
00:52 Fabric & Supplies
02:06 More inspo
02:10 Pattern Overview
04:58 1/11 DARTS
06:52 2/11. POCKET LOOPS
08:16 3/11. POCKETS
17:56 4/11. ASSEMBLE FRONT AND BACK
19:11 5/11. POCKET TIES
21:57 6/11. POCKET FLAPS
27:23 7/11. FINISH LOWER EDGE
27:44 8/11. BELT LOOPS
29:51 9/11. FACINGS
34:26 10/11. LOWER HEM
35:59 11/11. BELT