In “The Low-Profile Pocket,” Threads #195 (Feb./March 2018), Kathleen Cheetham takes you through the steps for adding an in-seam pocket to any garment with a side seam and a waistline seam. Take the time to work precisely as you cut, stitch, and press, and you’ll be rewarded with a bulk-free, practically imperceptible pocket.

Download the pocket pattern here, and follow Kathleen’s instructions in the issue for customizing it to your garment pattern.

Here are some related Threads resources on pant and pocket construction:

• A single-welt pocket is another classic, practical addition to a garment. Learn an easy method for sewing a single-welt pocket.
• Find out how to finish a garment with a couture waistband—the perfect treatment for a long-lasting, flattering skirt.

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