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Pockets 102
Pockets Made Easy

By Nora J. Bellows

First, cut out the fabric for your pocket. Don't forget to add 1/2 in seam allowance on all sides, Figure 1.

Figure 1 - Fabric for the Pocket

Now, fold in half and pin the edges. The "wrong" side of the fabric should be facing out, Figure 2.

Figure 2 - Fold and Pin

Using a sewing machine (or by hand), sew the three edges together, Figure 3, while leaving a gap in one of the short sides, Figure 4.

Figure 3 - Sew on Three Edges

Figure 4 - Leave a Gap in One of the Short Sides

Trim the edges to within about 1/4 in of the seams. Leave more material around the gap, Figure 5.

Figure 5 - Trim Excess Material

Now comes the tricky part... Turn the pocket inside-out by forcing it through the gap so that the "right" side of the fabric now faces out, Figure 6.

Figure 6 - Turn the Pocket Inside-Out

Stick a point turner, Figure 7, inside the pocket through the gap and use it to force the corners square, Figure 8. A blunt-nosed knitting needle can also work, but the turner is better. The finished piece is shown in Figure 9.

Figure 7 - Point Turner

Figure 8 - Force the Corners Square

Figure 9 - Finished Pocket

Press, then pin, Figure 10, and sew, Figure 11, the pocket to your lining.

Figure 10 - Pin the Pocket in Place

Figure 11 - Sew it to the Lining

That's it -- a beautiful, functional pocket for your bag.