How do you put a welt pocket in?
How do you put a welt pocket in?
How to Make a Welt Pocket
- Apply fusible interfacing to the fabric.
- Outline your pocket placement.
- Make the welt.
- Align your welt with the garment.
- Apply pocket lining.
- Create another stitch.
- Cut the pocket opening.
- Make your pocket bag.
What is a double welt pocket?
Merriam-Webster Dictionary. 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.
How do you make a welt pocket?
I have a little trick for making welt pockets a breeze! Take an extra piece of paper and trace the welt pocket rectangle located on your welt pocket facing piece. Then cut it out. Pin the paper on right where the pocket placement is on the facing and front piece.
How do I make a welt pattern?
I used Perfect Pattern Paper to make my welt pattern. It especially helps for the bag lining because a regular 8.5 x 11″ piece of paper doesn’t cut it. The standard finished welt pocket is 5 1⁄2” (14cm) long. If your fabric is lightweight or soft, interface the welt with PerfectFuse Light. You can make this double-welt pocket straight or angled.
How do you make a pocket pattern?
Here’s how you construct the pattern: First you should decide the final length of the pocket, for example 12 cm (4,7in). Then the width of the single welt. The easiest way is to have both the welt and seam allowance be the same size.
How do I prepare my Welt for use?
Prepare the welt by folding the Welt and Pocket Bag toward the wrong side at the notches. Press to create a crease line. This fold line will become the top edge of your welt at the pocket opening. Place the Pocket Facing on top of the Pocket Bag Lining with the right sides together, matching the notches.
