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Mainely Menswear’s Pattern-Free Method for Welt Pockets

Check out a tailoring aficionado's pattern-free method for the neatest results. Learn how to sew welt pockets for trousers.
Reader Question: Flattering Pants Pockets

Flattering Pants Pockets I love the vertical-welt pockets in many tailored ready-to-wear pants, because they’re so flattering. Is it hard to sew these pockets? —Sophia DeLuccia, North Wales, Pa. Fred…
Add a Pocket Along a Side-Seam Invisible Zipper

If the pattern you choose doesn’t have pockets, you can add some that don’t interrupt the lines of the garment, such as in-seam pockets.
Draft and Sew Generous Side-Seam Pockets

Editor's note: For the Huon Dress pattern by Muna and Broad, author and designer Leila Kelleher includes the holy grail of frock design features: sizable and secure side-seam pockets. What…
Pattern Roundup: Thanks, It Has Pockets

Nothing makes me happier than discovering pockets in a ready-to-wear garment. Nothing, that is, except making my own garment with perfectly sized pockets. Much has been written about why pockets…
Attach a Patch Pocket Without Visible Stitches

When you feature patch pockets on a garment that doesn’t lend itself to visible topstitching, the usual method is to line the pocket, then hand-sew it in place. A hand-sewn…
Add Pockets and Subtract the Zipper in Your Favorite Pants Pattern

Growing up I remember my mom and my grandma saying that you couldn’t have a pair of pants or a skirt without pockets. Where else would you stash your hanky?…
Three Options for Modifying Pockets | Pattern Hack

If you're bored of the standard patch pocket, consider three designs for modifying pockets: foldover flap, center pleat, and gathered edge.
Reduce Bulk on In-Seam Pockets | Video

An easy pattern change eliminates bulky seam allowances along garment side seams.
How to Draft and Sew a Vintage-Inspired Flap Pocket | Video

Build a sleek pocket into the princess seam of a coat or jacket.

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pockets

Mainely Menswear’s Pattern-Free Method for Welt Pockets

Reader Question: Flattering Pants Pockets

Add a Pocket Along a Side-Seam Invisible Zipper

Draft and Sew Generous Side-Seam Pockets

Pattern Roundup: Thanks, It Has Pockets

Attach a Patch Pocket Without Visible Stitches

Add Pockets and Subtract the Zipper in Your Favorite Pants Pattern

Three Options for Modifying Pockets | Pattern Hack

Reduce Bulk on In-Seam Pockets | Video

How to Draft and Sew a Vintage-Inspired Flap Pocket | Video

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pockets

Mainely Menswear’s Pattern-Free Method for Welt Pockets

Reader Question: Flattering Pants Pockets

Add a Pocket Along a Side-Seam Invisible Zipper

Draft and Sew Generous Side-Seam Pockets

Pattern Roundup: Thanks, It Has Pockets

Attach a Patch Pocket Without Visible Stitches

Add Pockets and Subtract the Zipper in Your Favorite Pants Pattern

Three Options for Modifying Pockets | Pattern Hack

Reduce Bulk on In-Seam Pockets | Video

How to Draft and Sew a Vintage-Inspired Flap Pocket | Video

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2023 Make It With Wool Winners

Autumn 2023 Styles, Colors, and Fabrics

Threads/ASDP: Past to Present Challenge

Tales in Textiles | Letter from the Editor

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