The Book says, “ Bound flap pockets are frequently used in coats and suit jackets as well as tailored skirts and shirts.”
You need the following five pieces for each pocket: two flaps, an1.5 inch inside welt, a 2 inch pocket facing, an under pocket lining, and a top pocket lining that is .5 inch longer than the under pocket lining
Place your flap pieces right sides together
Sew along the outside and angled edges
Turn and press
Place flap pointed up on the main fabric where you want the pocket opening (you should have marked this placement before. Have I mentioned what a rush job I did with this? sorry)
Baste in place
Fold the welt in half, wrong sides together. Press
Baste welt to the main fabric at pocket placement, raw edge along the pocket opening line
Stitch the facing to the under pocket lining with 1/4 inch seam allowance
Place that facing and under pocket piece over the flap, right side down
And place the top pocket lining over the welt, right side down
Sew a rectangle through all layers of fabric 1/4 inch around the pocket opening placement
Cut the opening
Turn the pocket linings to the back through the opening
Sew the pocket pieces together, keeping the main fabric out of the way and catching the little triangle ends made when you cut the opening.
























1 comment:
Thanks for the tutorial!
I've been struggling to find one like this online for the jacket I've been making. These instructions have been a lot of help :D
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