Double Welt Pocket Using the 5 Lines Method

"I am going to show you how to make a double welt pocket using the traditional, but simplified, tailoring method called “five lines”. There are a few ways to make a double welt pockets, this is just one of them. Our double welt pocket has “welts” on both sides of the opening. You'll be very familiar with this style of pocket since it is commonly used on men's and women's tailored jackets, light weight hoodies, light coats, slacks back pockets or the inside of pockets in the lining of jackets. Materials: Soft non woven fusible interfacing Muslin or any scrap of fabric for practice Fabric for lining. I am using satin. Tools: Iron Scissors Sewing machine erasable pen or tailors chalk."

Project TypeLearn a Technique

Time to CompleteUnder an hour

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