How do you sew a patch pocket?

HOW TO SEW A PATCH POCKET

1. draft your pocket as illustrated.
2. cut out your pocket.
3. fold the top of the pocket down on your 1 ¼” mark line(right side to right side)
4. turn up ¼” seam on both pocket sides.
5. stitch turned up pocket corners as illustrated.
6. snip out pocket corners on both sides.

What material should pocket squares be?

The rule of thumb when choosing a pocket square fabric is that you want to match the fabric of the pocket square to that of your jacket. Cotton and linen suits demand a cotton or linen pocket square. Whereas, a very refined woolen suit needs a more refined pocket square, and that means silk.

What is the best size for a pocket square?

What is the best size for a pocket square? Pocket squares typically range in size from just under 10 x 10 inches to about 17 x 17 inches, depending on the fabric used. Thicker materials are generally easier to fold in smaller sizes; however, thinner materials require a larger size so that they don’t lose their shape.

Where do you put a patch pocket?

Determine level of pocket placement. Measure from the shoulder seam at crook of neck down to the pocket top at your preferred level. Recommended is about 2 inches below your arm when bent horizontally at the elbow. This can vary with length of jacket and comfort level.

Is it easy to sew a patch pocket?

For anyone wanting to know how to sew a simple pocket, whether you’re a sewing beginner or a bit more practised at sewing, mastering the patch pocket is easy. And this easy pocket tutorial will teach you how to sew a patch pocket in just a few steps!

How do you make a curved patch pocket?

You could draft a simple patch pocket yourself using my pocket drafting tutorial. Place the pattern on the fabric and carefully cut out a pair. You’ll want to consider the print placement if you are not using solid colour fabric. This is the shape of my curved patch pockets.

What kind of thread do you use for patch pockets?

If your patch pockets are on trousers, pants, or jeans – usually a fabric weight heavier than my cotton lawn above – you may want to sew two lines of topstitching. In my denim verison, I’m using orange thread with a zigzag stitch to secure the patch pocket in place.

How do you sew a pocket on a pair of jeans?

On the right side of the pocket, mark 2.5cm down from the top of the pocket. Fold down with right sides together and press. 3. Using a 1cm seam allowance, sew down one side, across the bottom, and up the other side of the pocket. This secures the folded top down and creates a fold line. Don’t sew across the top.