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How to Sew Pant Pocket Pockets add some functionality to your clothing, but they can be tricky to sew. If you have an affordable sewing machine, you can sew a pant pocket easily. There are 3 major steps involved: cutting the pocket fabrics, positioning your pockets, and sewing the pieces together. These procedures must be followed with simple steps to complete the work. You may want to check the Crafts Selection website to find a good sewing machine for beginners that can work on diverse sewing projects. Cut the Fabrics for the Pockets It would be best to begin by cutting out the paper patterns for the pocket pieces. You can use any size, but the 10 x 5 inches sizes are pretty standard. Pin these paper patterns on your fabric and make sure the edges of the paper are over the fabric. Insert the pins with one at every 2-3 inches along the edges of your pocket pieces. Woven cotton fabrics are mostly recommended for pockets. With fabric scissors, cut along the edges of the fabric paper, and keep in mind you will need 2 pieces of fabric for each pocket. This step is essential when lining your pocket. Please read basic sewing machine reviews online to choose an ideal machine for this project. Transfer your marks on paper to your fabric before you move to the next step. Position Your Pockets Lay your pocket pieces on the edge of your pants and line up the marks on the pants. Position them so that the right side faces upward, and the edge of the pocket must align with the edge of your pants. Insert pins to the edges of the pants and the pockets, and space them 2-3 inches apart. Sew a straight stitch along the pinned edge with your machine but set the machine to straight stitch before this. Sew this stitch at 0.5 inches on the raw edges and remove the pins as you sew. Repeat this procedure for every pocket piece you have. Sew one piece to the front and one piece to the back to complete the sewing of a pocket. The next step is to iron the seam to press it flat to your pants. Keep in mind that the best sewing machine for beginners is the one that provides more flexible machine settings for different sewing needs. Sew Your Pocket Pieces Together You can use an entry level sewing machine to sew all pocket pieces together because it shouldn’t be difficult. Once you have attached the pockets to the front and back sides of your pants, you can position the pieces so that the right pocket side faces the pants. Make sure you line up the front and back pieces of the pockets. Pin appropriately to indicate pocket closing. Sew a straight stitch along your pants’s pinned edges. Sew the bottom edge of your pants pocket by backstitching. Depending on the number of pockets and where they will be sewn, you may have to switch from backstitching to front stitching several times. Read the beginner sewing machine reviews on the Crafts Selection website for more details.