Easy Low Sew ProjectsJuly 31, 2018August 3, 2018

How to insert a pocket in a seam – even in clothes you already have

Of all the projects we post to our Pinterest, “Adding Pockets to Any Garment” has gotten a whole lot of attention. So, in response, I’d like to first thank Robin Vines Smith for the original publication, and offer an update based on a similar project. Like Robin said, most people think adding a pocket to a garment, retail or otherwise is simply not possible or too difficult. Fact is, adding pockets to a garment isn’t all that difficult. To be truthful, it’s easier when your garment has a side seam. But you can do this with a little tweeking even…

Techniques & TipsAugust 25, 2013August 25, 2013

Cargo pockets

This tutorial will show you how to make a cargo pocket, or a pocket that has some depth. This is part of a bag tutorial that I will put up in the next few weeks, if you’d like to see the finished product. I’ll link to it here when it’s finished. This pocket is a little more finished looking than a typical pocket, and it holds more stuff, too.

Techniques & TipsSeptember 4, 2010August 10, 2013

Zippered bag pocket tutorial

Putting a zipper pocket into a bag seems tricky, but it’s actually quite simple. I originally learned how to do this from U-Handbag, but I am re-creating the tutorial here for you.