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How to sew hidden pockets
Not only are pockets incredibly easy to make and add a cool detail, but they’re also really functional. There’s always something in my pockets at all times whether it’s my car keys, bobby pins, or my hands. You can add pockets to dresses that you already have as well. Just seam rip a gap in the skirts seam line and then do the same steps that I just showed you. Every single dress that you own could have pockets if you’d like. Go to town with it and just have fun sewing!
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You Will Need
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Step 1First cut out four pocket shapes big enough to fit the size of your hand. The shape is kind of like a kidney bean only with a straight side on one of the sides.
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Step 2Measure the length for where you want your pockets to start. Normally for me it’s only a few inches down from the waist depending on where the waistline starts on the skirt.
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Step 3With right sides together (this means the right side of the skirt fabric will be facing the right side of the pocket fabric) pin the pocket with the straight side onto the skirt starting where you marked your measuring point.
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Step 4Sew the pocket to the skirt using a size 2.5 stitch and on the 3/8 seem gage line for guidance taking the pins out as you go.
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Step 5Press the seam open and then press again so that the seam lies towards the pocket. Repeat steps 1-4 until all four of the pockets are sewn onto each side of the skirt.
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Step 6Now with right sides together, pin the skirt together so that the seams and pockets match up.
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Step 7Sew what you just pinned using the 5/8 seam gage line for guidance using a size 2.5 stich. Remember that when you get to where the pocket is, turn and go around the pocket until you reach back to the skirt seam.
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Step 8Snip a cut close to the corner where the pockets meet the seam line.
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Step 9Press the skirt seams open, but press the pocket seam facing towards the pocket.
Once you have completed these steps you will now be able to finish the rest of your skirt and shove as many things as you can into your new hidden pockets!
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Very nice of you to share this tutorial and it is very clear. Well done.