Lined Patch Pocket

The next thing that we created was a lined patch pocket.  I liked starting with this pocket as it showed me how pockets are basically put together and allowed me to get the hang of it before trying the more difficult designs.

Here are the steps:

Sew the lining and the shell together, right side to right side, using 1.5cm seam allowance.  Making sure to leave a gap at the bottom so you are able to turn it the right way round.

Reduce bulk leaving the top and curving the edges in near the gap you have left.

Bag out the pocket through the gap you left and press.

 Sew it to your base (where ever you might like the pocket) as close to the edge as possible, create a triangle at the top.  (Don't forget to leave the top edge open so you can put your hand in)

Bias Binding Samples

In our last pattern cutting lesson we started by looking at bias binding.  I have used this technique to create straps but before now I haven't used it as a substitute to a facing to finish an edge.

Here is how I did it:

Cut a strip of fabric on the bias.

Place it onto the edge you are sewing it so that the right side of the bias strip it against the wrong side of the main fabric.

Sew a 1cm seam allowance.

Reduce bulk.

Press the bias strip up and then fold the rough edge under and press.

Fold the bias strip again so that it covers the stitch line on the other side, press.

Sew the strip down as close to the edge as possible.

Here is another example of a bias binding on the opposite curve, the steps are the same.