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Faced Patch Pockets
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General Sewing
Sew quick and easy faced patch pockets in almost any shape you
can imagine: sew animal faces, geometric shapes, flowers, or
enlarged motifs from the garment fabric itself. Two tightly
spaced rows of stitching make it possible to trim seam
allowances close, leaving crisp and smooth edges, even on
curves, inner corners, and points.
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Use stable woven fabrics for best results. Back lightweight
knits with fusible interfacing, and face them with a woven
fabric. Plan the pocket design diameter to be at least 4"
(10.2cm), and determine the location of the pocket opening. For
added interest, place the pocket at an angle or embellish it
with stitching lines, embroidery, appliqués, or buttons.
This project and others can be found in the Sewing for Children
volume of the Singer Sewing Reference Library by Creative
Publishing International
Instructions
How to Make a Faced Patch Pocket
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1. Draw pocket
design on paper; cut out. Check size and placement on garment.
Trace pocket shape on wrong side of pocket fabric; note: if
pocket is asymmetrical, trace mirror image. Draw short
perpendicular line at each inner and outer corner. Layer traced
pocket fabric on lining fabric, right sides together; pin.
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2. Stitch on marked line around entire design, using short
straight stitches. Stitch second row of stitches just outside
first row, tapering stitches into first stitching line at
corners. Clip to stitching line at corners; trim fabric away to
within 1/8" (0.3cm) of stitches.
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3. Cut small slash in lining, near lower edge. Turn pocket right
side out through slash. Use point turner as necessary to smooth
outer edges; press.
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4. Fuse slash closed using small strip of fusible interfacing.
Embellish pocket as desired. Pin to garment; edgestitch,
reinforcing stitches at opening
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Embellishment Techniques
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Appliqués. Apply appliqués, or use raw-edge method.
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Design lines. Draw design lines on water-soluble stabilizer;
pin to pocket front. Stitch over design lines, using short
straight stitches or short narrow satin stitches.
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