• A woman stands in a room with a light gray wall and wood herringbone floor, wearing a light blue cropped button-up shirt and a dark teal wide-leg skirt.
  • A person wearing a light blue button-up shirt and a dark teal-green gathered skirt, standing indoors against a plain light wall.
  • A woman stands in a minimalist room with a pale wall and light wood herringbone floor, wearing a light blue cropped button-up shirt, a dark teal-green skirt, and black Mary Jane flats.
  • A woman viewed from behind wearing a light blue cropped blouse and a dark teal skirt, standing on a light wood herringbone floor against a plain off-white wall.
  • A person wearing a long, dark teal-gray linen midi skirt with visible contrast stitching, paired with a light blue shirt and black strappy heels, seated on a wooden floor against a plain wall.
  • A woman sits on a wooden floor against a plain off-white wall, wearing a light blue short-sleeve button-up shirt and a dark green wide-leg skirt, paired with black Mary Jane shoes.
  • A woman leans against a plain off-white wall on a light wood herringbone floor, wearing a cream textured cardigan over a light blue collared shirt and a dark teal maxi skirt, paired with black Mary Jane flats.
  • Close-up of a dark teal-green skirt with visible fabric texture, hem stitching, and a small portion of a person's feet wearing black sandals on a wood floor.
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Blackhurst Japanese cotton poplin skirt

Blackhurst Japanese cotton poplin skirt

£215.00
£215.00
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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.

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Sourced with care

Where possible, I choose materials made in the UK and Ireland, or source through long-established UK merchants. For the things that can't be found closer to home, I work with trusted suppliers who share information about where and how their materials are made.

I believe you should know what goes into your clothes. Every Withnell garment comes with its own recipe, listing the materials used, where I sourced them and where they were made.

Size Guide

How To Take Body Measurements

UK standard size chart

 

Our Sizes

 UK size Bust Waist Hip
1 6 - 8 78 -86cm 62-68cm 88-94cm
2 10 - 12 88-94cm 70-76cm 96-102cm
3 14 - 16 96-102cm 80-86cm 104-110cm
4 18 - 20 104-114cm 88-98cm 112-120cm
5 22-24 116-122cm 100-106cm 122-127cm

  

 Each of our styles has a  garment measurement charts (see below).  
These charts tell you the actual garment measurements.  They provide allowance for movement and comfort.
Measurement chart for 'Paula Dress' with size specifications in centimeters and inches.
We are always happy to help if you have any concerns regarding
measurements or deciding which size you will be.  Please get in touch
using our contact form or email hello@withnell.co