Sewing tutorial: add invisible pockets to your custom dress
Do you like wearing dresses with pockets? Me too!
That's why I offer you a tutorial to add pockets to your custom dresses. This tutorial can be applied to the bottoms of the #MaRobeAtelierCharlotteAuzou custom pattern collection such as the gathered skirt , the skater skirt or the long circle skirt for example.
Some conditions to respect to sew your hidden pocket in a side seam:
- the side seam must be in a straight line
- the hips should be at least 6 to 8 cm comfortable, so you can put your hands in your pockets!
- if the side seam is cut on the bias (as for the skater skirt for example), place a straight-grain iron-on tape in the seam allowance of the skirt to prevent the pocket opening from becoming deformed.
THE PATTERN
Download the pocket pattern in PDF format by clicking on the image.
Print it out in actual size (100% scale) and cut the pocket 4 times from your main fabric or a lining. Seam allowances are included and are 1cm all around.
ASSEMBLY STEPS
These steps are to be carried out in chapters 2 and 5 of the assembly of your personalized dress .
Chapter 2: Preparing the bottom
Overlock the rounded edge of the pockets.
Sew the pocket and the side of the skirt together, right sides together. Since custom dresses are fitted at the waist, position the top of the pocket 9 cm from the top of the skirt. This measurement may vary if you are using the tutorial for a straight or low-waisted dress, for example.
Stitch 1 cm from the edge along the pocket. Do this step 4 times: on the 2 sides of the front and on the sides of the 2 backs.
Overlock the sides of the dress including the right edge of the pockets. Iron over the seams with the pockets facing out.
Chapter 5: Waist and Side Seams
When assembling the side seams of your custom dress, pin the rounded side of the pockets edge to edge, right sides together.
Be sure to align the pocket assembly seams using a pin positioned directly on the seam on each side.
Sew the side seams 1 cm from the edge, following the outline of the pockets.
When you reach the pocket seam, stitch across the seam again, or slightly inward. To turn, insert your sewing machine needle into the fabric, raise the presser foot, turn your work, lower the presser foot, and continue sewing.
Iron and turn right side out. Your dress has pockets!
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