How to sew pockets

How to Sew Pockets: Learn how to add pockets to a garment with a free pattern to use for DIY side seam pockets

Learn how to sew pockets into any clothing item in your closet: pants, skirts, or a dress. With this method, you can easily add pockets to clothing you already own.

Most bag patterns already come with suggestions for internal pockets to make, but this is one area of the bag where you can go to town and really customize it

All it takes is a good seam ripper and a little fun fabric to add an in-seam pocket to any piece of clothing in your wardrobe.

Learn how to draft a pocket sewing pattern and insert an on seam pocket to the sides of a dress.

Add pockets to almost any skirt with this skirt pocket tutorial! I've included a printable pocket pattern pieces in 3 sizes. Easy skirt pocket instructions.

This sewing tutorial will teach you how to sew an understitch on a neckline or armhole, or even an inseam pocket. Understitching is used to sew the seam allowance of a garment to the lining or facing (which can also be a bias facing, aka bias binding). It’s usually used on the neckline, armhole, or inseam pocket. Of course, once you’re familiar with the concept, you will probably find other applications for it as well.

Have a dress (or skirt) you love but wish it had pockets? Learn how to add pockets to a dress with our easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorial.

This step by step sewing tutorial teached you how to sew a side seam pocket on any garment. A pocket pattern is included in the blog post.

Learn how to sew welt pockets with this easy tutorial simplified for beginners. Great instructions and photos will have you making the perfect pocket.