How to sew a zipper into a pocket in a frame

Typically, elements of outerwear have pockets that protrude outward and create the appearance of additional volume. Therefore, a way was invented to get rid of this external defect using a special welt pocket. Outwardly, it looks like a cut in the material. But it also has space to put things in it.

In our article we will talk about ways to decorate and install a suitable zipper for this type of pocket. We recommend doing this after you have already managed to successfully master the implementation of this rather complex element without additional accessories.

How to choose the length of a zipper for a welt pocket

If you can make a standard welt pocket look, you can try making it with a zipper sewn in. For this you need to decide on the material and choose the correct size of the lock. To make it more convenient to do the work, follow the following plan.

• Make a slit in your clothing for future entry into your pocket.
• Glue the interlining to the inside, and then glue it with the main fabric.
• Return to the resulting hole and measure the length of the cut using a ruler.
• Place 0.5 cm from the line up and down and draw a rectangle.
• After this, you can select a fastener according to these parameters.

Based on the data obtained, you can independently select the required length of the workpiece for proper sewing.

IMPORTANT! It is worth taking a fastener whose size is slightly smaller than the cut, so that there are no problems when sewing up the excess.

How to decorate a pocket in a frame

To give the correct shape, you need to think about the size and location in advance. To do this, choose a suitable place on your clothing so that surrounding elements and details do not interfere with your work and future wearing.

Before you sew in a zipper, you need to prepare a place for it. It’s quite simple to complete all the steps, follow the step-by-step plan.

• If you have already prepared the base and sewn the fabric to it from the outside, you can begin to create a blank for the fastener.
• To do this, apply small rectangles of fabric on the outside and inside of the lining.
• Draw a line along the entire length, draw small lines at the corners at an angle of 45 degrees.
• After this, cut the material along the marked lines using a stationery knife. In the corners
• make neat cuts so that you can unfold the fabric without damaging it.
• Now everything is ready to sew in the fastener; you can make additional seams or add decorative inserts.

IMPORTANT! The fittings should not completely cover the free space. This will prevent you from using the pocket for its intended purpose.

How to sew a zipper into a frame pocket

After preparing the base material and marking all the lines, you can begin sewing in the zipper.To do this you will have to perform several steps.

• Fold the sewn fabric inward at the cut site, folding the edges.
• Go through the inside with a sewing machine to create a tight stitch.
• Steam the seams to give them the desired shape.
• Place a pre-prepared zipper on the inside so that the slider is on the outside.
• After this, carefully sew the fastener along the selected perimeter. Re-steam all seams.
• Sew the ends of the pocket to the free edges. It is worth considering that during operation it will fold in half, so you should choose the right length.