Pockets with Flaps

The Book says,  “Pocket flaps add more style when used to cover the top of a patch or bound pocket on simple garments…Pocket flaps may be round or square at the lower corners.”


Start with a patch pocket of your choice and two pieces for the flap, in whatever flappy shape you want.  If you want interfacing, attach it to the upper flap piece.  I didn’t use interfacing for this lesson…

Right sides together, sew the two flap pieces together along the sides and bottom.  Leave top open
 
Clip corners
 
Turn and press
 
top stitch all along the sides and bottom
 
Pin the flap above the patch pocket, with right sides together.  The flap needs to extend  beyond each side of the pocket
 
Sew along the open edge, securing the flap to the garment
 
Trim seam allowance to 1/8 inch
 
Close flap and top stitch along top
badda boom badda bing: pocket with flap!