Blackhurst Japanese cotton poplin skirt

A skirt with a story in the stitches. Designed and made in Lancashire from premium cotton poplin. Blackhurst is a skirt of generous proportions and thoughtful details, designed for comfort, movement and everyday wear. Developed from the gentle A-line shape of our Helen dress, carefully placed pleats create a lovely fullness and natural fall. A fully elasticated waist makes Blackhurst easy to wear, while two deep side-seam pockets add practicality. At the hem, the cloth's original selvedge has been left visible, accompanied by rows of individually drawn topstitching. These gently curving lines echo the hills of the Pennines, the familiar landscape surrounding the Withnell studio. A small, personal detail that connects the garment to the place where it was made. Comfortable, considered and made to become a familiar favourite. Design details Elasticated waist Deep front pockets Hand drawn topstitch detail to hem Made to order Available in custom lengths to suit you personally Fit: Dorothy wears a Withnell size 2 (10-12) * All my patterns are based on an average height of 5ft 6 inches or approx 170cm. Feel free to select a custom size where you can adjust the length to suit your height. A Few Thoughtful Details Every Withnell garment includes: ✓ A personalised ribbon embroidered with your name ✓ A repair kit containing matching thread a pin and a needle ✓ A recipe card showing the materials used and where they were sourced ✓ Sent in recyclable, plastic free packaging These small details are intended to encourage a longer relationship with your clothing. Caring For Your Garment We chose a natural, undyed denim in organic cotton. You can still see the seed husks as they haven't been processed or bleached. Hand or machine wash at 30°C Line dry where possible Warm iron on reverse if desired A personal process Our handcrafted one by one process takes 3-4 weeks from order to completion. Each pair is meticulously cut and sewn by hand with dedicated attention to detail, ensuring a truly personal experience. We can also include any custom length changes. We invite you to embrace this thoughtful approach and enjoy wearing our timeless pieces for years to come. All our orders are shipped using tracked delivery Read more about our process The Story Blackhurst takes its name from a once-grand house built on the hillside overlooking a local print and dye works. During the Industrial Revolution, three brothers owned the works, and one chose to build his home on the elevated ground above. He named it Blackhurst. Today, the house and its stables lie in ruins, surrounded by woodland. Nature has slowly reclaimed what was once a place of industry and family life, leaving traces of its history amongst the trees. A familiar part of our Lancashire landscape, where the past is never quite lost.