Ever found the perfect sewing pattern…only to discover it has no pockets? Don’t worry, in this episode, Malena and Johanna talk about how to take matters into your own hands (literally) and add pockets to just about any sewing pattern.
They’ll explain why so many designers leave out pockets, the best way to draft and sew them, and what to watch out for along the way.
Tutorials to get you started:
Slanted pockets
https://www.thelaststitch.com/sewing-beautiful-pants-pockets-the-easy-way
In-seam pockets
https://www.thelaststitch.com/how-to-sew-inseam-pockets-in-kni/
Patch pockets (on jeans)
https://www.thelaststitch.com/how-to-sew-jeans-back-pockets
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About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns.
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About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator.
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