It can be so frustrating when you love a clothing item but it doesn't have pockets! I want you to feel good in your clothes by showing you how to improve upon items you already have in your closet.

In this class you will learn how to add side-seam pockets to an existing clothing item. I’ll help you select your clothing item to alter and source spare fabric without spending too much. We'll learn about cutting fabric according to its grain, preparing your side seams on your clothing and finally sewing in your pockets. The pockets will be hard to see but it will be so satisfying to put your hands/keys/phone inside!

Being able to operate a sewing machine is necessary to follow along with me in this class, however if you are comfortable sewing by hand, you will be able to adapt the lessons to complete the project.

For this class we'll be using a sewing machine, scissors, pins, seam ripper, ruler, fabric marker/chalk and a clothing iron. I'll be using a serger which is handy but not required, alternatives to finishing touches are pinking shears or a zig-zag stitch on your sewing machine.
You’ll be adding pockets to an existing garment, which should be an un-lined dress, skirt, pair of shorts, romper or pants with seams down the sides of your hips. ***Practicing with an item you don’t cherish is suggested!
You’ll be provided with a PDF sewing pattern for pockets, which you’ll need to print out.
We will discuss ways to source the extra fabric needed to create the pockets, but to complete the project you will need at least a 1/2 yard of fabric, enough to cut out 4 8x10" pattern pieces.

After this class you will know how to sew in the ever-sought after pocket to the items in your closet, and have some fun ways to search out new fabric for future projects.

Soph Myers-Kelley

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