Most of my dresses above size 1 have
pockets on them. I know this is
not the way you were taught to do pockets but these pockets look cute and save
quite a bit of time.
First, I like
my pockets about 5" x 5"
(unless I use the cutout
from the
armhole) I always make my pockets 2 layers
I sometimes
vary my shape (but keep the 5"
width)
Fold
over 1/4" of fabric at top
There are several things I like to use to
accent the pocket.
One of my favorites is a vintage
hankie. Take 1/4 of a hankie...
cutting it the same width as the fabric but about 1/2" above the top
of the fabric. Fold over the
hankie at 1/2"
Place hankie on the fabric so you have a
finished edge at the top
If you are using lace as an accent cut it
a little longer than the fabric and place on top
Using rick rack cut it longer than the
fabric and place on top
Place you second piece of fabric on top
with right sides together and pin. Sew together the sides and bottom leaving
the top open
Clip
corners and cut extra lace or rick rack off
Turn the pocket
right side out using a pointer to push corners and iron. If you have fabric
showing at the top just push it into the opening
Stitch across
the top making sure that you catch the folded over fabric inside and then
add any accents
I
often add a heart to the pocket
Buttons make an
adorable accent!
Just make sure
you located them so that you can sew the pocket onto the dress
When sewing the
pocket onto the dress be sure and backstitch
at the beginning and the end!!
Happy Sewing
4 comments:
I love the hankie idea. Even just adding a triangle of another fabric would be cute.
Yes I have done that also... the contrast is fun and add a button and it is even cuter!!
Place the pocket on the right side with the middle of the pocket just below half way from the top to the bottom of the dress
I am a first timer (newbie) Suzanne, I cut out 9 dresses last Thursday ready to sew into dresses. I work full time, I am hoping to get started on some of these this weekend. I didn't realise we could add frills, pockets etc to the dresses. I thought they had to be to a as per your pattern I downloaded. I am happy to add pockets etc. Also can you please send me an address so I can post you the dresses when completed. I only have the pattern for the one size and I am not sure what size it will fit. This is amazing what you are doing and I am excited to be able to help. Cheers Kaylee
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