Self-Lined Patch Pockets

The Book says, “A self-lined patch pocket is a pocket cut double the size of the desired pocket and folded in the middle.  This type of pocket is used in budget and easy-to-sew clothes.”
Anyone else get a slightly condescending feel from The Book with that last statement?  Hmmmm….


After marking your main piece with the placement markings for the pocket, cut out a pocket piece double the size of the pattern piece

Cut a slit on one end of the pocket piece, close to the edge, but far enough away so as not to worry about it in the stitchline.

Fold pocket piece in half, right sides together
 
Stitch along seamline
 
Clip corners and trim seam allowance, as needed
 
Using the slit on the one side, pull pocket piece right side out
 
Press

Pin pocket in place to main fabric piece
 
Topstitch in place, backstitching at either corner
 
You just leave that slit unfinished, since it’s on the inside and all.  And, you know, on account of the whole “budget” and “easy-to-sew” thing.