Attaching In-seam Pockets

Attach pockets to any of your pocketless garments with this simple in-seam pocket guide!

Requirements:

• 1/2m of matching or contrasting fabric.
• Sewing machine
• Overlocker
• Existing garment
• Seam ripper
• Chalk

Preparation:

1. Print out downloadable pattern
2. Cut out 4 x pocket pieces

Construction:

1. On your garment using chalk mark out where you want the pockets to sit

2. Using your seam ripper, remove the seam within the marks.

3. Pull the threads to one side and tie off. This will ensure the garment is secure and will not unravel further. Trim threads

4. Remove the overlocking threads.

5. Using your scissors, clip the chalk marks made from step 1.

6. Optional: Overlock the outside of the 4 pocket pieces to prevent them from fraying. If your fabric is not prone to fraying or does not fray, Skip ahead to step 7
7. Separate the pocket opening on your garment and attach one pocket piece. Ensuring you match right sides together. Using your sewing machine attach together.

8. Using your overlocker, overlock the seam.
9. Repeat steps 7 & 8 on the other side.

10. Pin pocket seams together. Sew and overlock.

11. Repeat process for other side of garment to achieve a left and right-side pocket.