How to sew a pocket in the side seam | Invisible and functional

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How to sew a pocket in the side seam | Invisible and functional

Inseam pockets are a discreet and practical feature for dresses, skirts, and trousers. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to sew a clean and secure side seam pocket with lining and facing. Follow the steps to add functionality to your garment without compromising style.

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🪡 Materials Needed:

• Matching thread
• Scissors
• Tailor’s chalk or erasable pencil
• Iron
• Pins or clips

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🧵 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Assemble the Pocket Pieces
Place each pocket’s facing and lining right sides together. Sew along the curved edge. Repeat for the second pocket.

2. Mark the Pocket Placement
Use tailor’s chalk or an erasable pencil to mark the pocket placement on both the garment pieces and the pocket pieces.

3. Attach the Pocket to the Front
Place the front pocket piece right sides together with the front garment piece. Pin in place and sew along the edge.
Understitch to keep the pocket neatly turned. Press the seam allowance toward the lining side, and sew a parallel line through the seam allowance and the facing for a clean finish.
Repeat for the back pocket on the back garment piece.

4. Join Front and Back
Place the front and back garment pieces with the attached pockets right sides together. Pin all around the sides and the pocket curves. Sew the side seams, pivoting around the pocket opening to enclose it fully.

5. Turn and Press
Turn your garment right side out and give it a good press. Your inseam pockets are now neatly sewn and hidden within the side seams!

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💡Pro Tip:
For a pocket that lays flat and doesn’t peek out, press the pocket bags toward the front of the garment before sewing the final seam. This keeps everything nicely tucked in.

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