No seriously, why are pockets not a thing for EVERY dress now?

YES TO POCKET REVOLUTION 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Me, a man whose pockets are large enough to carry a small child: I don't need to watch this video. Also me: Heart shaped pocket, WRITE THAT DOWN WRITE THAT DOWN!!!

I feel like the lack of pockets in the women's clothing industry is due to a conspiracy with the purse industry.

Morgan Donner: "Yes, I can turn my iron down... But I won't." Me: "SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS!!!"

*peering into the closet every morning:* Still haven't grown all those pockets?? Useless. Outrageous.

When I was a little girl about 60 years ago oh gees that's a long time ago, I had a heart shaped pocket on a ribbon on my bridesmaids dress and I had forgotten all about it until I saw your beautiful heart shaped pocket I loved your video so clear thank you so much chris x

"Why do you guys watch me?" Well because you honestly share your mistakes so I can learn from them and not make the same mistake. Also way less stress seeing that other people also mess up now and then than trying to follow a perfect example while I'm not perfect myself.

I'm going to share a pocket solidarity story: My parents and I were traveling about 2 years ago. We all stayed in one hotel room. We had hung up some of our clothing in the little closet in our room. It was early in the morning and the room was dimly lit. My dad grabbed his pants and a shirt from the closet, went into the bathroom, showered, shaved, and changed. He comes walking out of the bathroom looking confused. He looks at my mom and asks, "Where did you buy these jeans? They're stretchy." I notice the bootcut leg and the butt pocket detail and start laughing right as he sticks his hands in the front pockets and they stop at the fingers. I informed him that the pants came from Target and are actually mine. He replied, "are all women's pants pockets this sad?" My mom and I confirmed, in unison. He changed into his own pants. We still laugh about it. He says he'll never again mock us for carrying large purses/backpacks when he couldn't even fit his empty money clip in the front pockets. 😂

"unfortunately my closet's magical abilities are distinctly sub par" Girl, same.

I'm a wedding coordinator and you'll be pleased to know that in the last 2 years I've seen a few wedding dresses with pockets! It such an awesome idea as a bride doesn't want to carry a bag, good for their lipstick for touch-ups in the photos, but I'm waiting for the first ceremony to be interrupted by the brides phone ringing! 😳😂🤣

The whole “leveling up in pockets” made me think of DnD character sheets, and then I started thinking of how fun a “make your own sewist character sheet” video/activity would be! Could be a good skill for reflection too :) I love all the pockets!!!

In utter shock, a skirt that I picked up from an op-shop a couple of years ago came with six pockets. ¡¡¡ O_O !!! I only checked for fit when I bought it and somehow missed all six of the pockets. Six pockets! Enough that I actually lose things in it.

I personally like a pocket in a fun color or print. It's like the lining of a coat. Somethings are just purely for the wearer to only know of and enjoy.

I was literally cutting out a dress watching this and 5 seconds after I congratulated myself on finishing I realized I FORGOT TO CUT POCKETS!!! Luckily you saved me from that dark dark future lol and pockets are now accounted for.

"Yes, I can turn my iron down...but I won't" was my mom's favorite iron setting too! These pocket ideas are fantastic :D

the most I've ever done with my sewing machine is minor alterations to my ill-fitted clothing, but today I'm happy to announce that I managed to make very well fitted mask from a pattern. I'm so proud.

But now my phone won’t fit in my pocket because there’s too much sedition in there

Her wearing each dress as she finishes it really resonates with me.

I teach, and I have for years been encouraging my students to become fashion designers and add pockets back in to women's clothing! Thanks for this video. I'll just have to do it myself.

This should go viral and finally show clothing companies that women need pockets darn it!

Pockets and Sedition sounds like the new "Sewing Society and Terrorist Organization". Anyone able to make stickers? Also.. we follow you because you show us the hole you ironed. And when you *didn't* pick out the wrong seam (which NONE of us have ever done..).

"Why do you even watch me?!" We watch you because you are witty, charming, and informative in your sewing 😍. Thank you for sharing with us your pocket incorperation!

as a novice sewer, I really appreciated when you discussed the mistakes you made and how you overcame them! It's such a relief to learn that even when things don't go exactly according to plan, you can still reach a successful result!

Pockets and Sedition... sounds like a podcast! Also, my dogs said hi to your dogs. 😆

Who needs leaflets to spread sedition when we have wifi in our new pockets, haha. Thanks for sharing this video, I can't wait to add pockets to everything.

'why do you even watch me?' Well, why I do. I watch you because my daughter said you were fabulous. She was right! While you are brave and take chances with fabric that my mind says do, my budget conscious self says No Don't. If you mess up, you're out the dress, the money and you won't have it. Well, watching you I gain knowledge and with that comes confidence and from that fear flees!!! Thank you, for showing your successes and melting which gives permission to scrape a knee while learning to bike ride, yes?

I love that you show the mistakes you make. It makes me feel like less of an idiot 😬😬

Also, I'm reminded of a quote from Miss Marple, proving a certain woman could not have carried a murder weapon with her, which went something like: "I'm afraid those dresses young ladies wear nowadays don't leave room for carrying a handkerchief on you." Other than tightness, I guess the reason for the lack of pockets is that manufacturers just save on every little scrap of fabric, plus the assumption that women carry handbags anyway. Thank goodness for miracle-workers like Morgan the Fairy Queen, teaching us how to install pockets ourselves!

"I could turn down my iron... but I won't!" Made me laugh so hard because this is 100% what I would do 😆

Alternate title for this vid: "Spreading Sedition: An Experiment In Pockets"

It's two years later and I am finally adding pockets to my skirts! Flowy skirts are superior summer wear, except they often don't have pockets and I am more prone drop or misplace my phone when I go out... Thanks, ADHD! I have added a few side seam pockets so far and I'm experimenting with pocket size and shape as I go. Thanks for starting the pocket revolution! I'm here for it.

Before the mass virus had shut down the world, I was thrifting many wool skirt to wear to my office job with sweaters and blouses. The office is cold year round so these would get use either way. There were 2 or 3 skirts that I found that had pockets already, they weren't name brand skirts and seemed hand-sewn. I think these were homemade original works , very appreciative to whom made sensible pockets. I will see if I can add pockets to the others. Thanks for this video, will help me with my endeavors to have pockets.

After spending years wearing Army Combat Uniforms with their four pockets on every limb I have to get the cargo pants with extra pockets. Heck I have pockets on my kilts!

OMG the heart pockets are so unique and cute!! I've never seen pockets like this before, that's such a nice idea. I'll never be able to make any of these myself lol, but you're a magician of some kind for creating this. Huge respect

After I finish this chemise, I'm coming for you!

You *cutting into the fabric of that wool plaid skirt for the welt pockets* Me: *holding my breath and getting anxious* All the pockets look amazing! The non-refundable ones are definitely a bit more nerve-wracking. Thanks for showing all the different types. The reverse applique makes a lovely addition to that red dress. Hope you are keeping well and staying safe. Take care.

as a quilter and costumer (mostly for theatre) burning holes in dresses because your iron is set too high is entirely too relatable. yes. put it away and don't look at it again soon is also very relatable.

"Why do you guys even watch me?" Because we love you, your content, and your doggos

Thank you for posting this. It gave me the confidence as a newbie sewer to put pockets in clothes that do not have them or that have teeny tiny 'women's' pockets 🙄. And then I have been telling EVERYONE. Thank you xxx

I think it really shows how you leveled up in Pockets as you went along :) Great creative choices on some of them, like the heart-shaped window pocket. You'll have to show us how that dress turns out when you do the further alterations on it you mentioned. And can I just say that I LOVE your manicure in the last half of this? So simple, but that bronzy-gold with the red bead is so cute :)

I was recently horrified to find that a pair of jeans that I didn't check properly when ordering online only came with decorative pockets, so I had to transfer pockets from an old pair of jeans with different coloured denim. Looks strange, but I much prefer being able to carry stuff than having odd jeans

you popped into my algorithm and i absolutely love how you teach / discuss your process!! lots of channels speed up their videos and give off the illusion that sewing is quick and easy. if you wanna get it right you need to take your time. i appreciate how careful and mindful you are, especially as a beginner 💖💖💖 thanks for this! i might actually add pockets to everything now!!

Absolutely loved your keyhole pockets, really added to the dress. I love how human you are, from slightly askew seams to tragically melted dress. You show us a positivity in adversity that I find inspiring. Great work.

Morgan: I'm just going to go ahead and pretend that doesn't exist. Me: Relatable, same here.

This is why I come here: Twitter screams for clothing manufacturers to include pockets. Morgan quietly takes her seam ripper and spreads sedition. 🙂

"Why the heck, why do you guys watch me?" Haha! So we feel part of the tribe that makes mistakes but just keeps going.

My absolute favourite pocket pattern are convent pockets - huge, deep, and doubled to sit together one on top of another, which gives you two hidden side pockets on either side and sewn into the waistline for extra strength. I’ve been known to carry books and full-sized bottles of wine in these pockets with no one knowing until I pull them out.

Oh my goodness I was literally complaining about this yesterday to my brother when I couldn't fit my (rather small) hand into my jeans pocket!! I am definitely going to go on a pocket rampage now.

I often do this for clients. Particularly for those with Insulin pumps. I just leave a gap in the top of the pocket seam to pass the tubing through. Adding pockets to prom dresses is a thing...🙄

There's a show here called The Great British Sewing Bee (same concept as Bake Off but sewing) and a couple years ago one of the finalists made a ball gown with pockets and it made me so happy!

I made a circle skirt, without side seams cause I was lucky enough to find a wide enough fabric, and I haven't been able to figure out the best way to add pockets to her yet, I've been leaning welt, but those reverse applique/window pockets are stinking cute! I've also considered doing a cute shaped patch pocket. I have much to think about! Edit: I did some googling for inspiration and I kinda want to do little kitty head shaped pockets! I forgot to mention I kind of a beginner... So this should be fun

I remember a few years ago, I bought 2 pairs of jeans for myself in a men's shop, and didn't check the pockets as I (a man) usually never have a problem with pockets. A few days later, when I had washed them and all that, I decided to put them on and go out, and when I tried to put my phone in my pocket, barely 2/3 parts of it could fit in. I was so confused and was like What is this sorcery!? lol I really like the fit of the jeans but those pockets drives me insane. I really need to get them fixed at some point. I really feel for you ladies whenever I wear those jeans. I don't get why tiny pockets is a thing. Large pockets should just be standart no matter if it's men's or women's clothing, end of story. lol

My daughter had me put pockets on her Princess Daisy cosplay I made for her.

I love pockets! I get excited when I find clothing with pockets (I hardly ever use a purse). ALSO, I love the multi-panel tan Calvin Klein dress and I'm excited you now have pockets in that one! :)

My daughter complains that even if her dress has pockets, she can't fit anything in them.

Morgan @ plastic fabric be like: "If you can't take the iron, get out of the sewing room". But in all seriousness, I feel though.

Love the “Yes, I could turn my iron down, but I won’t.” I worked in a drapery shop in college and the irons were always kept on the hottest setting. I now keep mine right up there as well and pretty much only make things from cotton or wool...

it's actually so satisfying to watch pockets being added to dresses because THAT'S HOW IT SHOULD BE TO BEGIN WITH

I'm delighted that you commented about how maintenance demonstrates love. This weekend I flipped wardrobes (like Uncle NickNack) and the time spent lint-rollering, ironing, mending, and putting items together for the coming seasons was so relaxing. Also, great to see old friends again. I don't have the space to have all my clothes together all at once, but it's much more fun to flip wardrobes twice a year and become reacquainted with them. I think it keeps me from spending more money on clothes because I don't see a bulk in a closet that becomes a mass of meaningless.

This is great! Now I want to add pockets to everything. Also the red dress with the heart pockets would make a really cool Queen of Hearts Disney Bound outfit!

I always add pockets in the clothes I make! My favorite pattern designer has taken to making sure her newer patterns have pockets, and they're generously sized, too. I always laugh if the pocket pattern says "optional" because to me there is no such thing.

11:53 I would seriously appreciate getting some ideas on lengthening skirts or even a video~

Thank you very much for this video! For ages I have been sewing my historical costumes without pockets because I just didn' dare to try. But now I have started to add pockets to all of them and the comfort has increased so much! Thank you!

20:58 "Yes, I can try and turn my iron down, but I won't." Girl. Same. 🔥😎

I love how on-brand even the wrapping paper that you use to draft the pocket pattern is. Yay polka dots!

I have been threatening to put pockets in my clothes for years! So, it should work the the way I thought thanks to you showing me. Love your video and your courage to just do it!

This is such a great idea. It's a great way to use up smaller scraps of fabric you may have and to make your items more wearable. I love that you did big practical pockets! It's annoying to have garments without pockets but even worse to have tiny pockets that don't actually fit anything. Or fake pockets. Those make me extremely angry lol. The heart pockets are so amazing. I haven't seen anything quite like that before. They turned out super cute.

This is a goal for all of my modern dresses. Yes, goodly sized pockets for all ladies clothing! I love that you leveled up your pockets skills whilst trying different kinds of pockets. Pockets and sedition and sass!

Pockets are so important. I remember about 5 or so years ago when my cell phone was much much smaller and sturdier than the one I have now, when I could just slip it into the small pocket of my women's jeans... But as phones got bigger, pockets got smaller which makes absolutely no sense so now I want to extend all the pockets I have because okay in wintertime you wear a ton of layers and you have enough pockets, but if you think I'm going to carry my phone in my hand all summer long you're mistaken.

I just discovered your channel today and I am now inspired to take on this challenge myself. I have many garments with either no pockets or fake pockets which are just insulting to be quite honest. I think for any garment I sew, I will add in pockets were I can. Pockets are definitely something that can be taken for granted until you don't have them. I really appreciate your remark about caring for your clothes. It helps with longevity and continued love of what you wear. I am also really loving the whole movement with visible mending. Seeing how people are turning mending into an art is really neat and inspiring within itself.

"Pockets of Sedition" -- band name! I called it! ^_-

The red dress with the heart pocket is my favorite! I was in love with it on your Instagram, seeing how you did it, now I want to try my own! Maybe even with different shapes! Like a moon!

Those window pockets are so cool. I never would have thought of that and I love it. Why is that not more of a thing.

I feel like I’m commiserating with you watching you explain how you put the pocket in the front seam. Omgggggggg I’m always blasting through these projects and doing dumb shit like that. Thank you for reminding me you’re human like the rest of us. Also, you’re amazing and your videos literally taught me so much technique. ❤❤❤

This is fabulous! I didn't think it was possible to add pockets, and I do tend to not wear stuff without pockets. The red heart skirt is the most darling thing ever! Thank you for including your mistakes and how you puzzle things out, because perfection is off-putting.

If you were happy with the length on the red-heart dress, and it’s just the lining being too long that’s the issue, I wonder if you could add cute black lace to the end of the lining and have that peaking out of the bottom of the red outer layer? That might look really cute and save the effort and fabric to lengthen it.

How useful, this is why I’ve started making stuff again - pockets! I thought it was a bit of decoupage, a needle case, an entire late Edwardian wardrobe but no. It is for Sedition, Suffrage, Marvellous. Now if somebody can just point me in the direction of seditious leaflets I would be eternally grateful...🙏🏻🥰🥰🥰 Yes dogs, my old Border Collie says hello to all other dogs...and we both prefer leaflets in English - cheers m’dears.

"Why do you even watch me?" I find watching people sewing and the creative work into making new clothes/enhancing current ones really soothing. I do not care that you make mistakes you have to correct :)

The mask combined with the vintage/modern dress combo looks eerily dystopian and I'm living for it!!!!

I've thought of making an under petticoat with pockets to wear with my sundresses that are too stretchy to add pockets.

The secret to the heart pockets!!! I’ve been perplexed by them since seeing them on Instagram!

I like this because: 1. It’s very down to earth and practical. 2. It is encouraging for those of us who get it wrong and have to keep trying before we gets a great result. 3. The history is enthralling. Thank you.

These r just wonderful! More pockets. Who doesn't want them!❤❤

Male Friend: Why do girls always keep their phone in their back pocket? It falls out more there. Me: *pulling out my pocket to show him* Our front pockets are too small. Male Friend: Why? Me: So it looks all slim and sexy. Male Friend: ...I keep my phone in my front pocket and I still look sexy...

Great !!! The "Tartan"-pockets are just wonderful - I wouldn't have dared to cut slits into such a nice skirt ... actually, I always have a problem to start a sewing-project because I don't want to destroy the beautyful fabric by doing the first cut ... three pocket-skill-levels up plus 60 min. bonus sewing :-)

I love this. So many gals make so much fuss about not having pockets. I'm over here going "Why did you buy clothes without them, or just put pockets in?' They do make women's jeans and skirts with pockets, every pair of jeans I've bought in the last 8 years have had nice big pockets. They are not as slim cut but they are comfy and I can carry my stuff. I either makes my skirts or buy vintage so I just put pockets in if they are something I would want a pocket on. I don't really bother with them as much since I have a really nice vintage purse collection I want to show off. For the most part just works skirts get them, or nice dresses that were planed from the ground up to have a pocket so it doesn't show.

I am currently in the hospital, but when I come home.... YOU HAVE MADE ME WANT TO MAKE ALL THE POCKETS!!! I ESPECIALLY LOVE THE HEART!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!! WE LOVE YOU MORGAN!!

Sew a mushroom on the hole as a patch on the holey dress. That'll be supper cute.

Yaaaaaaaaaay pockets!! They all look so good! Those heart ones are especially cute!! I want to start making dresses & skirts for work and using those big victorian pockets with the tape that goes up to the waist. :D

I just happened upon your videos today, searching for - yes! - pockets. How fun are you! Although I started sewing 53 years ago, I know that I will learn new things by watching your channel. Thanks!

I love you and feel that you are the Julia Child of sewing! Truly this is a compliment, Julia was #1 ❤️😃🙏🏼

I've been adding pockets to the skirts & dress that I've been making ever since we had to stay at home due to covid-19. My boyfriend laughed at me (in a positive way) when I enthusiastically put my phone in one of the pockets, I just couldn't hold back the joy I felt to finally have some good sized pockets ! ^^ Also, thank you so much for linking the pattern for the cape! When I saw yours I was like: *must find a similar pattern* and already opened google to start my search

I really liked the contrast on the first dress! I wanted them to show more! Also, can I just fangirl squee about seeing my name on the screen?

This is the video I come back and watch the most- so satisfying to see the different types of pockets and how they improve the garment!

A seam ripper tip - if you flip the seam ripper so the side with the ball is on the bottom when you're holding it, it protects the fabric along the sides of the seam from accidentally being cut or poked into. It also keeps you from stabbing yourself on the pointy end since it's now flush with the seam and angled down instead of hidden under it and pointed up, simply lying in wait to attack. Not that I've ever had that happen to me before, of course >.>

As soon as you said "this dress is a bit more floaty" I was like "uh oh...." bless you Morgan!

The reverse applique pocket was very interesting!

Thank you so much Morgan ... you gave me permission to allow myself to mess up occasionally (or often!) without feeling a complete dork! I appreciate your honesty and integrity. Your pockets look great! I thought the heart- shaped ones were really cute. I think they would look lovely with some contrasting ribbon bias binding. 😎💖

This is great, and beautiful, and I appreciate every moment of pocket-y goodness. HOWEVER... I did spend the entire video only half focused on pockets, and half thinking "but where is that awesome wraparound cape/coat thing from?" because it's STUNNING and I NEED IT!