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How to Sew a Pocket | Easy Step-by-Step Sewing Tutorial
Learn how to sew a pocket step by step with this easy sewing tutorial—perfect for adding function and style to your handmade garments.


Overlock the curved edge of the pockets.

Sew the pocket of the side seam, using a straight stitch. Notches in the side seam and the pocket will help you match the two farbics. You will do this step 4 times.

Flip the pocket as pictured, press and topstitch. You will do this step 4 times.

Match the front and the back pieces together, pin and sew around the pocket, up and down.

Fold the pocket inside, turn the garment inside out and give it a good press.
And that’s it! You’ve just learned how to sew a pocket and transform your garment with style and function. Ready to take your sewing to the next level? Check out our guide on Printing Instructions and explore beginner-friendly patterns like the Girl’s Longsleeve Top Sewing Pattern Block or the Girl’s Dress Sewing Pattern Block. For more inspiration, visit our What is a Sewing Pattern? article, or browse our Sewing Patterns and Pattern Blocks collections to start your next project today!