Many women who want to learn how to make clothes are intimidated by the apparent complexity of this activity. But if you carefully read the training materials, this activity will be within the power of any needlewoman. The main difficulty that many will have to tinker with is the finishing and decorative elements. One of these details is a pocket. There are many varieties of this element, but now we will talk about a particularly popular one - patch pocket. We'll tell you how to sew voluminous patch pockets yourself.
- valves of various shapes;
- presence of lining;
- recessed zipper;
- decorative lapel;
- briefcase pocket;
- different finishes.
Such elements are located in any area of the product; they can be present in the singular or come in pairs.
Important! Every year, fashion designers create more and more variations and shapes of the pocket.
So, as long as people’s imagination is alive, this detail will receive a new appearance more than once.
How to make a simple volume pocket
Once you have decided on the appropriate option for your product, you should build its pattern. To do this, you can use a ready-made pattern. You can find them on the Internet.
After constructing the drawing, cut out the workpiece from the material.
Now you can start creating this model.
Completing of the work
- Finish the top edge by tucking.
Attention! You can also use a beautiful edging for this purpose. With its help, it is enough to edge the top edge.
- Pinch the fabric along the bottom edge marks.
- Fold along the contour on three sides (excluding the top).
- Using tailor's chalk, transfer the contours of the part to its future location.
Important! If you don't have tailor's chalk on hand, use a sharp bar of soap.
- Carefully secure the element to the fabric using safety pins or a basting stitch.
- Sew the pocket on three sides.
- Remove pins or basting and straighten the design.
The pocket is ready for use.
How to sew a complex voluminous pocket
To study sewing a complex option, let’s take the example of a briefcase pocket. Most often, this category is used to create sports-style outerwear. It is especially relevant for tourist jackets and military pants.
To work, you can create a pattern yourself or use a ready-made pattern.
Basic pattern
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The working process
- Cut out a part from the material using a pattern.
- Make a central fold on the workpiece. To do this, connect the marked lines in the center.
- Finish the top edge.
- Hem along the contour (book thickness).
- Sew hem line.
- Iron the bottom hem to the wrong side.
- Transfer the contours of the pocket to the product.
- Carefully secure the element using safety pins.
Reference! To fix it, some craftswomen recommend gluing this part using a glue stick for paper.
- Draw along the outline line and remove the pins.
The component is ready for use. If desired, it can be supplemented with a valve and clasp.
Sewing skills require attention and patience - only with these qualities can you achieve success.
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