Pockets, loops, slits

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This material reveals the secret of the so-called "frame" - the most common way to process pockets, stitching loops and slits for hands in products such as a poncho cape.

It is no secret that for beginner tailors, it is the processing of pockets that is the most difficult.

So if this is your first pocket (loop or slit), do it on a piece of fabric.

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This pocket can be used for all products with a yoke on the shelf.

Pocket processing is considered on the example of a boy's shirt (see free pattern of this model).

This type of pocket looks good on vests made of fur with a short or medium length of pile. Fur vest pattern here:

In addition, the quilted pocket is used when sewing women's winter coats with a quilted lining.

As a pocket insulation, you can take both synthetic winterizer and batting.

For processing, you will need a rectangle of unquilted lining fabric measuring approximately 20 x 35 cm.

One of the easiest ways to make adjustments to the styles sewn from ready-made patterns of dresses and skirts is to add simple pockets.

This type of pocket is also suitable for any jackets and vests.

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The biggest difficulty for beginner couturiers is the processing of pockets.

The embossed pocket is one of the simplest and is suitable for those who want to sew a coat at home.

Only one rule should be observed: both pockets are performed in parallel. Details are cut out for both pockets, two flaps are made ... etc.

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This is one of the simplest types of patch pockets (Fig. 1), which do not require professional sewing skills for tailoring.

Ideal for men's "hunting" vests, popularly called Wasserman vests.

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Pocket "cut barrel" (picture 1) you should learn how to sew yourself.

I consider it a must-have item in cutting and sewing courses for beginner couturiers, not only because of its simplicity, but also because of the "good compatibility" of this pocket with women's patterns.

However, with men's and children's patterns, the "cut-off barrel" also goes well.

Take, for example, the so-called denim cut.

These are the same patch pockets that will allow you to turn men's underpants pattern in short men's shorts without much cost and effort.

Of course, for this you should be engaged in sewing clothes with your own hands.

I remind you that these patterns are free and can be downloaded without registration and other tricks.

Watch a video of a sewing master class on making patch pockets on shorts (skirts or trousers).

When approaching a pocket with a rounded barrel for the first time, a novice couturier may encounter difficult operations for which he does not have enough skill. Therefore, this video shows simplified sewing denim pockets. That is, all difficult points are simplified or omitted.

For inquisitive minds, the site also has article with description and pictures similar pocket.

Free download Instructions for the video in PDF file

The "denim" pocket is ideal for fine cotton and linen garments. More on patterns...

Welt pockets - this is the worst dream of novice couturiers. They are afraid of both lovers and students of sewing schools and technical schools.

The pocket discussed in this sewing master class video is simplified as much as possible ...

Members of my groups and visitors to the site often ask how good this or that sewing machine is, while naming the cheapest models of famous brands.

Of course, every buyer wants to save money, and the sewing woman wants to save twice.

But you need to understand that in the manufacture of inexpensive machines they save on everything.

One of the "stripped down functions" is the sewing of loops. Do you think you won't need eyelet loops? Or loops for stretch?..

Laying out loops on stretch fabrics until today was not an easy task, therefore, home couturiers avoided them in every possible way or chose other types of loops.

Today there is no need to "reinvent the wheel" on each model. We are watching a video tutorial on how to sew machine loops for strech products.

You can read the use of overlock stitches in sewing products from stretch in the article "Machine stitches"

In view of the fact that all kinds of sewing machine accessories are of great interest to visitors to my site and groups on social networks, I continue this series of video tutorials.

In the proposed video, you will get acquainted with another convenient and simple foot, with the help of which sewing on buttons turns ... into a pleasure.

I confess that until I tried it, I thought that I did not need this foot. But now she has changed her mind.

See for yourself!

After watching this video, a master class sewing classic trousers will become real even without attending cutting and sewing courses.

This video tutorial shows the processing of a "barrel cut" pocket with a straight pocket entry line, as in classic men's trousers.

And don't be fooled by frivolous polka dots and decorative stitching.

Video master classes for beginner couturiers on the topic of "loop" can be shot endlessly.

I will not even dare to count all the ways of processing them, invented by man.

And hand loops for outerwear, at the time of the return of the popularity of handmade, every self-respecting sewing master should be able to sew.

Although, in order to achieve the beauty and "purity" of the notch, you have to work hard. Of course, after watching this video tutorial ...