Once again you can do this with a serger/overlocker, a zig zag stitch, pinking shears or some sort of binding. Then pin and sew in place.ģ) After that I like to neaten the raw edges of the side seams since it will be awkward to do that once we sew the skirt pieces together. Then position your pockets on the side seams, with their right sides facing downwards, and so that the pockets match up with each other and so that the top edge of the pocket lines up with the notches on the pattern pieces. This way you can keep an eye on whether everything is placed correctly. Lay out all the skirt pieces with the right sides facing upwards, and so that the side seams are aligned. Or i’d accidentally sew them to the wrong side. I’d put one piece of the pocket up too high, the other too low and they wouldn’t match. One of the problems i first had when i started learning about pockets was that i kept having alignment issues. Other ways you can neaten raw edges are using a zig zag stitch on a regular sewing machine, using pinking shears on the raw edges, and also binding them with bias tape.Ģ) Next we lay our pockets on our skirt pieces. I have (and love) a serger/overlocker so thats usually my method for neatening the edges. The reason is that if you don’t do it first up, then try and do it later you’ll have a bit of a mess on your hands and may need to leave sections of the pocket edges close to the seam unfinished. Ok lets get started!ġ) The very very first thing i like to do is neaten the raw edges of the pockets. Don’t forget to add some wiggle room and also your preferred seam allowance. So i’m going to focus on that!įor this tutorial i’m going to be using the Darling Ranges dress and pockets, but you can very easily create your own pocket pattern piece for any dress or skirt by placing your hand on a piece of paper, and tracing around it. I have a a specific way i like to do things so everything is neat and all the raw edges get finished. The most important think about including pockets in a dress or skirt is the order in which you sew. I like putting my hands in pockets, it makes me feel less awkward hehe.
They’re not just practical in the sense that they can hold your phone or keys – but they’re also great at giving restless hands a place to sit. Oh how i love pockets! Personally I think pockets are a vital addition to any skirt or dress.
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