The pockets YOU ALWAYS LIKE! Slanted & Curved. SEWING STEPS & details. Poppy pants (Sinclair)

Pants and skirts commonly have front pockets that can have a slanted or curved opening shape. I am sharing how to sew these two types of pockets using all the best practice techniques.

If you are newer to sewing, you will know exactly how to sew the pockets in your next project! You can see how to sew them in detail in this step-by-step tutorial.

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[samellsmere]

I always come back to this video, thank you

[patriciaferrito]

Thanks for this video. I've been told by "experts" that you shouldn't switch out one pocket style for the other because it will mess with the darts built into the front pattern piece. The slant pocket is at that angle because it's incorporating a dart. But now I see this isn't always true. I can alter and use the pockets I want- not what comes with the pattern. I really dislike slant pockets. Thanks so much.

[Rileygirl]

Such an informative, easy to understand, detailed tutorial. Good explanation cause of gaping slant pocket . Cute figure on you, too. Lol.

[katheesterbenz]

Always a learning experience, Karina, thank you.

[dynawmn]

I learn something from most of your videos. Good to know about interfacing the pocket opening.

[Escapemom]

Great info as usual! The interfacing along the pockets are a must!!

[nadinewoods]

Before I started watching your channel I never used to automatically interface the pockets; I only did it when it was included in the instructions. Lately however, I’ve noticed it’s become a practice for me. It might be my imagination but it seems like my understitching and topstitching come out better when I interface. I’m wondering if the interfacing isn’t making the whole area more stable which is making the stitching easier to do well. Even though interfacing is my least favorite aspect of sewing, I find it really is worth the extra few minutes of time to get such lovely results. Thank you for encouraging me to develop good practices in my sewing. It’s not so much that I’ve learned anything different from you than from others, but I you always take the time to explain why to do them and that motivates me to do things I otherwise didn’t enjoy like interfacing and hand basting. After I start doing those things more and see the benefits, I adopt them into practice and no longer dread them because I now have the experience to know that while they aren’t always “necessary, ” they are so much better. I’m praying that the Lord blesses you for all the good you are doing, not just for me, but for the whole sewing community. I’m a much better seamstress because of you.

[ann-elisefryen]

Thanks for showing - I'm sewing a pinafor, and I will try to set in curved pockets, with the help from this video. :-)

[J-UK]

Thank you once again Karina. Another excellent tutorial for us. Xxxx

[janicek]

Your timing is great for me, plus I was reading the other comments and lots of us seem to be doing similar garments 😀

[IrisMontgomery]

Thank you. I am about to do another slant pocket on a skirt. It has been a while. I really appreciate you!

[amierikke]

I can’t wait for the pattern release to see what it is!
I’m cutting out a pair of Allegra’s and a pair of Pleats to meet you tonight, so perfect timing.
I’ll be rewatching this video for reinforcement. I went through your pants videos last night and today, measuring myself and made a chart to help me know what changes to the patterns I need to make.
I’m tall, almost 6’ and very long waisted. The difference between my waist and belly button is 4 inches! I’ve always know I’m long waisted but seeing my measurements written down was eye opening. No wonder nothing fits me. I feel like with your videos I’m empowered! I’ve sown all my life, my aunt was a seamstress and showed me how to adjust for my height, but it’s been so long. The last garment sewing I’ve done was when I was pregnant with my first, and he’s 34.
Thanks!

[lynnew]

I checked out some RTW linen shorts I have, they don’t have interfacing and the opening does stretch out. Will definitely interface mine. 👍

[maryhull]

A great tutorial . I learn such a lot watching your videos . Another superb video . ❤️❤️❤️

[foxeymoore]

Thank you Karina, lots of good useful information here 🌹🌹🌹

[kelley]

Thank you so much! I’ve been wanting to add pockets to my favorite skirt pattern. This helps so much

[victoriahannah]

Thank you for this. I’m getting ready to try my hands at a slant pocket first time and I’m a little apprehensive so this will really help.

[monikawidensky]

And again this was so well done and informative. Bravo, Karina 👏🏻

[macquadj]

I’ve had the Love Notions Allegro shorts cut out for a few days and putting off sewing them up because I’m unsure of completing the pockets. And, look! Your video pops up to help me do it. Thanks so much. 😊

[sewgirl]

I have plans to make a skirt soon, the pattern does not have pockets but I want to add the higher curved style. This video and your clear instruction on how to place them was just what I needed to know...thank you Karina!