When it comes right to it, I have pockets on all my clothing. If I don’t have pockets, I sure miss them and I’m sure that most people feel the way that I do.
There are so many types of pockets that you can home sew into your garment that it is sometimes hard to choose. I would recommend looking at the garment to determine what style of pocket would look best on your completed home sewn garment.
There are side seam pockets which are sewn into the side seams of a garment. This style is hidden so it does not interfere with the garment’s design features and is easy to sew and can be used in almost anything.
Then there is the western pocket that is a slanted pocket commonly used in pants and skirts. It is slimming to the figure because the pocket line starts at the side hip and slants inward to the waistline.
There are double welt pockets (tailored details found on fine garments) or the welt pocket (usually found on tailored garments such as jackets) which is a slashed pocket with a fabric binding. The welt pocket can be cut on the straight grain or on a diagonal.
Patch pockets always appear on the outside of a garment. They add a touch of style while serving a practical purpose.
The single welt pocket is a fine tailoring detail found on many different types of garments (skirts, pants, blouses, dresses and tailored jackets).
The curved patch pockets with perfectly symmetrical curves can be easily home sewn with the help of a simple-to-make template.
You can give an ordinary patch pocket a special touch by adding an inverted pleat. Almost any home sewing pattern can be easily adapted to include this design element.
The last pocket I will mention is the inside pocket. This is a pocket sewn on the inside of a jacket lining and is relatively easy to apply and provides a convenient and secure place to hold valuables.
Submitted by: Loretta Crowder
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