Did you know it’s super easy to add in-seam pockets to almost any skirt or dress sewing pattern? It’s just takes a few extra steps.
Here is a simple step-by-step tutorial of how to do it!
1) Cut 4 pocket pieces. Serge all the way around each piece.
2) Serge the sides and bottom of the front and back skirt pieces.
*Serging not shown in following illustrations.
3) Mark 5” (13 cm) down from the top of the skirt pieces. Depending on what you are making, you may want to move the pockets up or down. 5” is a suggestion if the skirt is going to sit on or near your waistline.
4) With right sides together, line up the top of the pockets with the the mark made in step 3.
Sew the pockets with 1/2” (1.3 cm) seam allowance.
With a steamy iron, press the seam allowance toward the pocket.
5) Place the skirt pieces with right sides together. Pin or clip in place.
6) Sew along the entire length of both seams and around the pockets. When you come to the top and bottom of the pockets, make a sharp pivot into and out of the pocket. Be sure not to sew straight down and sew the pockets shut!
Sew with a 5/8” (1.6 cm) seam allowance.
That’s it! Turn the skirt inside out and it’s fully pocketed.
Proceed with the rest of the sewing instructions for whatever pattern you are making.
