Welt Pockets Tutorial

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  Step 1

  Fold the welt piece in two with wrong sides together. Baste it at 1,5 cm (5/8") from the outer edge.

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  Step 2

  Baste around the pocket opening.

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  Step 3

  Place the welt over the bottom line of the pocket opening, matching the basted lines. The folded edge is facing down.

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  Step 4

  Stitch over the basted line, starting and ending about 1,5 cm (5/8") from the edges.

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  Step 5

  Pin the pocket (cut in lining fabric) and the pocket facing with the right sides together. Stitch.

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  Step 6

  Press the seam allowances open. Baste at 1,5 cm (5/8") from the upper edge.

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  Step 7

  With right side facing down (and the pocket upside down), pin the pocket facing to the pocket opening matching the basted lines.

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  Step 8

  Stitch over the basted line, starting and ending 1,5 cm (5/8") from the edges.

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  Step 9

  Cut the pocket opening, cutting diagonally into the corner in a V shape the closest possible to the stitches. Be careful and remove the seam allowances from the welt and pocket facing from the other side before cutting.

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  Step 10

  Pass the welt and the pocket facing throught the opening.

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  Step 11

  Fold the little triangles like in the picture and press lightly to keep in place.

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  Step 12

  Take the other pocket piece in lining fabric and place it over the welt pocket, matching the outer edge. Pin together and stitch at 1,5 cm (5/8") (it's easier if you use a zipper foot).

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  Step 13

  Press open.

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  Step 14

  Place the welt first and then the facing over it. Press lightly. Pin the pocket edges together.

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  Step 15

  Stitch the little triangle to the pocket welt and facing, the closest possible to the triangle base, using a short stitch length.

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  Step 16

  Now stitch the pocket edges together

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  Step 17

  Here is the welt pocket from the right side: pretty, no? Remove the basting, make the second pocket and you're done!

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