No Sew Pocket T Shirt For Summer

An easy upcycling fashion project

Posted by Cassiefairy

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Add a contrasting pocket to any t-shirt using just an iron and glue - no sewing needed! It's a quick way to update old t-shirts and give them a new lease of life for Summer. See the full DIY & lots more projects on my blog Cassiefairy.com

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You Will Need (10 things)

  • T- Shirt
  • Fabric
  • Scissors
  • Card
  • Iron
  • Hemming Tape
  • Fabric Glue
  • Button
  • Needle
  • Thread

Steps (6 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Decide on the size and shape of your pocket and cut a piece of cardboard (I used a cereal packet) to shape to use as a template. Your pocket could be square, with folded corners like mine, or with a traditional ‘pocket-shape’ pointed base – whatever you prefer.

  2. 2

    Draw around the template onto your contrasting fabric then cut out with an extra 1cm hem allowance all the way round.

  3. 3

    Fold the edges of the fabric over the cardboard and iron to create hems on all sides.

  4. 4

    Place the iron-on hemming web underneath the hems and follow the instructions on the webbing packet until the glue has melted and sealed the edges of the pocket.

  5. 5

    If you want to add an embellishment or button to your pocket, now is the time to glue or stitch it on – I added a small purple button to tie in the colours of the fabric with the t-shirt.

  6. 6

    Position your pocket on your garment and use more iron-on hemming web to glue it in place along the sides and bottom of the pocket.