How to sew a kangaroo pocket to a sweatshirt

The kangaroo pocket is a common and very convenient element of clothing. It is often used in anoraks, sweatshirts and hoodies and perfectly complements a person's overall look. In addition, it is very practical to use. A distinctive feature is its trapezoidal shape and two “entrances” for the left and right hands. Because of its similarity to a kangaroo's pouch, it received its unusual and original name. It can often be found in sportswear because of its ease of use and attractive appearance.

Drawing a pattern for a kangaroo pocket

If you have a desire to add a kangaroo pocket to a particular wardrobe item, then below you will find detailed instructions on how to make it.

We draw a pattern for the future item of clothing on paper or cardboard. The basic shape required is an isosceles trapezoid, however, you should not make too much of a difference between the lengths of the top and bottom bases.

Sew a kangaroo pocket

1. We sew a kangaroo pocket.Choose a suitable fabric that matches the color and material of the item to which you plan to sew a pocket. The canvas must be folded in half, with the front side remaining inside. Press the part outlined on cardboard or paper tightly onto the fabric and pin it for convenience. Using a special chalk or a piece of soap, outline a paper or cardboard pattern, making an indent of about 1-2 cm for the seams.
2. Use sharp scissors to cut out the resulting piece, after which you will need to overcast all the edges of the pocket except the bottom. The indentations located at the “entrances” to the pocket must be tucked inward so that they are not visible, then baste and carefully iron. The next task is to stitch the “entrances” from the outside at a distance of about 1.5 cm. Also, the indentations from the top and side cuts must be ironed to the wrong side. Next, the resulting part must be pinned along the appropriate lines to the clothing fabric.
3. How to sew a kangaroo pocket to a sweatshirt? You are at the finish line. It is necessary to baste the lower border of the part cut from the fabric, and then sew it along all the necessary lines to the selected item of clothing. Don't forget to leave two "entrances" for your hands. If desired, you can decorate the pocket with stripes, sequins or other decorations.

How to properly sew a pocket to a sweatshirt

The best tool that can be used for this purpose is an overlocker. Thanks to this type of sewing machine, you can achieve the optimal effect, which is due to the elasticity of the resulting seams. This will provide you with a guarantee that they will not tear during wear and use of the pocket for its intended purpose.

However, it is worth understanding that not all craftswomen use overlock.What to do then? - you ask. There is another solution to this problem. To increase the elastic properties of seams, use a zag-zag stitch. Also, while sewing, pay attention to the degree of thread tension. In no case should it be overtightened so that the resulting pocket looks organic and beautiful.

We hope that by following all the above recommendations and instructions, you will be able to complement your clothing with such an interesting and practical element as a kangaroo pocket. In fact, it is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance to an inexperienced craftswoman. Try, experiment and you will definitely succeed!