{"id":5268,"date":"2020-10-18T08:02:52","date_gmt":"2020-10-18T12:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stitchsewshop.com\/?p=5268"},"modified":"2020-10-18T08:02:52","modified_gmt":"2020-10-18T12:02:52","slug":"shirt-pocket-tips-oct-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stitchsewshop.com\/development\/shirt-pocket-tips-oct-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Shirt Pocket Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another pocket tutorial!\u00a0 <\/span>Could there be this much to say about pockets?\u00a0 <\/span>The short answer is: yes!\u00a0 <\/span>Shirt pockets are often a focal point on your garment, so here are\u00a0two\u00a0of our favorite\u00a0methods for getting them looking sharp.<\/p>\n

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Baste a pressing line<\/h5>\n
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  2. 1. \u00a0First, hem the top (opening) of your pocket as instructed by your pattern. \u00a0To get crisp, even folds on the edges of your rectangular or chevron-shaped pocket, baste a line of stitches (orange) along\u00a0bottom and sides, just inside the seam allowance.\u00a0 <\/span>I like to use the seam allowance guides on my machine, and once the pocket is aligned, I move my needle one notch to the right.<\/li>\n
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  4. 2. \u00a0Press the bottom up first, and then the sides.\u00a0 <\/span>The basting stitches are your guides, so you don\u2019t even have to measure! \u00a0I’m using the Grainline Archer<\/a><\/strong> pocket for this demo, and the seam allowances are a tiny 1\/4″ – so much easier to get it neat with a basting guide.<\/li>\n
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    3. \u00a0I also like to press down the top corners into a little point, so the raw edges don’t peek out at the top of my pocket when it’s stitched on. This stiletto<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a dream for pressing – it has a silicone end that is\u00a0iron safe.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

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    1. Any visible threads can be easily pulled after pressing, but if your thread blends in with your fabric, then you don’t even need to remove the basting\u00a0unless it\u00a0bothers you!
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      Make a cardboard template<\/h5>\n

      This is a great tool for all pockets, but especially for those with curved edges.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

      1. First, hem the top (opening) of your pocket, following your pattern’s instructions. \u00a0The pocket used for this demo comes from Closet Core Patterns’ Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0Because this pocket has curved bottom corners, it helps to sew a line of basting stitches around each of those corners (separately, as shown). \u00a0Make sure your stitches are just inside the seam allowance and leave long thread tails at the beginning and end of your stitching.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

      2. \u00a0Trace off your pocket pattern piece and mark your seam allowance (bottom and sides) and hem allowance (the top\/opening edge).\u00a0 <\/span>On this pattern, the seam allowance is 3\/8\u201d (or 1 cm) – check your pattern to be sure you\u2019re marking the right amount.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

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      2. 3. \u00a0Next, you can trim off the seam\/hem allowance and trace this piece onto cardboard.\u00a0I love using old cereal\/snack\u00a0boxes for this – they’re thin but sturdy. \u00a0If you’re not into tracing, my\u00a0favorite (and quick!) method is to use a spiky tracing wheel<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\"\"\n
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        1. After you have drawn in your seam\/hem allowances on your pocket pattern piece, lay it directly on your cardboard (and make sure you\u2019re working on a surface that can handle some light scraping).\u00a0 Lightly tape it down so it doesn\u2019t shift.\u00a0 Trace around your markings with the spiky tracing wheel<\/strong>,<\/a> pressing the spikes into the cardboard.\u00a0 When you remove your pattern piece, you\u2019ll see a \u201cdotted line\u201d that you can follow with a pencil or just with your scissors.<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. \"\"There\u2019s your pocket template!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\"\"\n\"\"\n
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          1. 4. \u00a0Now, lay your pressing template on top of your pocket and center it.\u00a0 <\/span>Carefully start folding and pressing the seam allowance over the template with your iron. \u00a0To help turn the rounded corners, pull up on your basting stitches to slightly gather them to fit the template. \u00a0Keep pressing until you’re happy with them. \u00a0Then just remove the template and you’re done!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\"\"\n
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              As always, let us know if you use any of our tips by tagging us when you share your makes! \u00a0We love seeing what you make when you #SewWithStitch!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              Another pocket tutorial!\u00a0 Could there be this much to say about pockets?\u00a0 The short answer is: yes!\u00a0 Shirt pockets are often a focal point on your garment, so here are\u00a0two\u00a0of our favorite\u00a0methods for getting them looking sharp. Baste a pressing line 1. \u00a0First, hem the top (opening) of your pocket as instructed by your pattern…. 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