How to Sew Pocket Inside Jacket: A Step-by-Step Guide
Embarking on the journey to sew a pocket inside a jacket can be a rewarding experience, adding both functionality and style to your garment. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced seamstress, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of sewing a pocket inside a jacket, ensuring a professional and polished finish.
Materials Needed:
Before diving into the sewing process, gather the following materials:
– Jacket fabric and lining (if applicable)
– Pocket fabric
– Thread to match
– Scissors
– Pins
– Seam ripper (optional)
– Measuring tape
– Seam gauge
– Straight pins
– Seam ripper
Step 1: Prepare the Pocket Fabric
1. Cut the pocket fabric to the desired size, ensuring it’s slightly larger than the pocket opening on the jacket.
2. Fold the pocket fabric in half lengthwise, right sides together, and press with an iron to create a crease down the middle.
3. Open the fabric and fold each side to the center crease, pressing as you go. This will create a 1/4-inch seam allowance on each side.
4. Pin the folded edges in place, and topstitch along the edges to create a finished look.
Step 2: Mark the Pocket Placement
1. Lay the jacket flat on a work surface with the right side facing up.
2. Measure and mark the desired pocket placement on the jacket front, ensuring it’s centered and aligned with the pocket opening.
3. Repeat the process for the jacket back, if applicable.
Step 3: Attach the Pocket to the Jacket Front
1. Place the pocket fabric on the jacket front, right sides together, with the marked pocket placement aligned.
2. Pin the pocket fabric to the jacket front, ensuring the edges are even and the pocket is centered.
3. Sew around the pocket edges, leaving a 1/2-inch opening for turning the pocket right side out.
4. Trim the seam allowances to 1/4-inch and clip the corners to reduce bulk.
Step 4: Turn the Pocket Right Side Out
1. Turn the pocket right side out through the 1/2-inch opening, using a knitting needle or point turner to push out the corners.
2. Press the pocket flat with an iron, ensuring the edges are even and the corners are sharp.
Step 5: Attach the Pocket to the Jacket Back (if applicable)
1. Repeat steps 1-4 for the jacket back, ensuring the pocket is aligned with the pocket opening on the jacket front.
2. Pin the pocket to the jacket back and sew around the edges, leaving a 1/2-inch opening for turning the pocket right side out.
Step 6: Topstitch the Pocket
1. Topstitch around the pocket edges, 1/4-inch from the edge, to secure the pocket in place and create a professional finish.
2. If desired, topstitch across the top of the pocket opening for added style.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully sewn a pocket inside a jacket. This new addition will not only enhance the functionality of your garment but also showcase your sewing skills. Happy sewing!
