https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/no-sew-pocket-t-shirt-for-summer • Posted by Cassiefairy
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
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
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.
Draw around the template onto your contrasting fabric then cut out with an extra 1cm hem allowance all the way round.
Fold the edges of the fabric over the cardboard and iron to create hems on all sides.
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.
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.
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.