We put things in them. They keep our hands warm. They're conspicuous in their absence on pants, and a pleasure when included in skirts.
Quite a lot of women's pants patterns, and most skirt patterns, do not include pockets. What a shame, and how annoying, we say, but luckily, pockets are easy to add!
There are many different kinds of pockets, so it's important to choose the right kind for your project. For example, on pants that fit slim or tight through the hips, you want to avoid an in-seam pocket, which will pull open, and go for a shaped pocket, which will stay flat across the front.
Here's how to add a shaped pocket:
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Left to right - the pants leg with the pocket shape cut out; the pocket facing; the pocket bag "fill in" |
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Here's the back (inside) of the pants leg - the pocket facing and pocket bag are stitched together around the bottom. |
Once you get the hang of it, you'll be cutting pockets into everything!
Ok...now those are nifty!! I like how they lay flat and probably won't "pouch" out! Brava!
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Great info, thanks! I need to add this pocket to my next pair of pants. Here's my applied pocket on the Simplicity pattern. http://missbrilliantine.blogspot.com/2015/10/make-with-pants-already.html
ReplyDeleteThank you for this! I am always adding pocket to my dresses and skirt, but would have no idea how to add them to pants. I can't tell you how useful I've found this tutorial ~ thank you so much!! ❤
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bonita of Lavender & Twill
Oh my goodness, this is way too cool!
ReplyDeleteDidn't want to comment until I'd actually done it. Works a charm! I've added the pocket pieces to the pattern for all future projects.
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