The Creative Pocket Workbook

Description

The Creative Pocket Workbook is packed with helpful tips and tricks.   Follow easy step-by-step instructions to customize the pocket pieces of your favorite shorts, pants and jeans patterns.  Learn how to design  pocket pieces using the front leg pattern piece.  I’ll show you how to change the size and shape of your front pocket openings, pocket bags and fabric facings.  Plus, I’ll show you how to sew a Sailor inspired pocket with buttons.  In the back, see how to create simple patch pockets, lined pockets and an easy double welt pocket.   Here is a list of all the topics covered in the Creative Pocket Workbook:

Designing Front Pocket Pieces
Make Your Front Pocket Functional – Add Ease for Your Hand
Make Your Front Pocket Functional – Increase the Size of the Pocket Bag
Create a Trouser Style Pocket Bag from a Standard Pocket Bag
Create a Tummy Control Panel from a Trouser Pocket Bag
Pocket Bags – 1 Piece Bag with Front Zipper
Pocket Bags – 1 Piece Bag for Pull-On Pants
Front Pocket Openings – Slash Pocket
Front Pocket Openings – Traditional Jeans Style Front Pocket
Front Pocket Openings – Sailor Inspired Front Pocket
How to Construct the Sailor Inspired Front Pocket
Back Pocket – Patch Pocket
Back Pocket – Lined Patch Pocket
Back Pocket – Lined Patch Pocket with Fold Over Edge
Back Pocket – Lined Patch Pocket with Shaped Top Edge
Back Pocket with Self Binding on Top Edge
Back Pocket – Flaps
Easy Welt Pocket – 1 Piece Lining with Double Welts