How to Sew a Pocket in a Seam - French Seam Pocket in a Flat Felled Seam

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Step by step How to sew Side Pockets in Flat Felled Seam - French Seam Pockets- Full sewing tutorial.
There is no need to use a serger by installing the pocket this way.
Not only is it a super neat finish but it is also a very strong seam.
You will need to add a bit of interfacing to the front side of the garment where the pocket opening will be to keep it from stretching.
Use nice sharp scissors to cut your notches and also the seam where you cut at the top and bottom of the pocket opening.
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Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
00:11 Make Pocket and Facing Pattern
02:25 Prep Facing
02:44 Prep Pocket
03:47 Prep Garment Sides
04:42 attach Front of pocket
07:53 attach Back of pocket
09:50 attach sides of garment together
12:57 finished pocket and alternative pocket method
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@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

Take the mystery out of adding a pocket to a Flat Felled seam by following these simple instructions.

@KittyF54 2 жыл бұрын

I’m adding a pocket to a jeans skirt but I think the flat fell goes toward the back

@kcheemskerk 9 ай бұрын

This is the nicest pockets I've ever seen and I made it myself?? Incredible. Such a good tutorial, it was very easy to follow even as a novice sewer, thank you!

@NotchesSewing 9 ай бұрын

So happy to hear this. Good on you!! Thanks for watching.😊

@izenmama 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful clean pockets! I will use this on some sewing projects, thank you!

@NotchesSewing 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@karandarlington151 Жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING!! The result is gorgeous. Now I have to watch this repeatedly while taking notes. At times I feel like I’m watching magic (or I’m blind). Firstly, your materials were definitely contrasting and the fact that you label F & B… Magnificent, truly. Secondly, I’m so happy with the finished edge on the pocket itself! I’d given up looking for felled or French seamed inseam pockets. Lastly, your instructions are constantly thoughtful, with a voice that’s reassuring us beginners for life! (That’s how I feel with every new pattern, fabric, or machine. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, as this is my first time sewing charmeuse and I wanted ALL the seams felled or French.

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen. I took a lot of time to produce this tutorial so glad to know you found helpful. ( wish it had more views😬) You can always adjust your settings to a slower playback speed if you need. Thanks for watching.😊

@clareowen9191 Жыл бұрын

That is a great tutorial thanks for sharing. I have saved it for when I need it. Good KZfaq videos help me become a better sewer. X

@amyeklund746 8 ай бұрын

Wow, that is a gorgeous pocket. Looking forward to trying this method.

@NotchesSewing 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Have fun!

@dasilvadio 8 ай бұрын

This is the best instructional sewing video I've ever seen on KZfaq, and you just got a new subscriber. Thanks.

@NotchesSewing 8 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! 😊🙏

@moniquemustard2608 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is the best description for adding an in seam pocket I’ve ever seen. Then you upped the ante by doing it in a flat felled seam. I wish all on line educators would be so concise. I usually end up fast forwarding through the first 5+ minutes on most videos as they go and on about their dogs antics or some such. Thank for eliminating all the fluff and getting straight to the reason I’m there.

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words 😊🙏

@plantsoverpills1643 5 ай бұрын

So nice to see this process, considering so many commercially made garments do not have pockets like they used to. Once upon a time, almost everything was made with a pocket…that is where a pocket was appropriate. Now it’s a faux pocket, none at all, or one you can barely put your hand into. But every pocket potential garment deserves a pocket!!!😉

@NotchesSewing 5 ай бұрын

Hope you give it a try😊

@TonyWoodhams 7 ай бұрын

This was very well explained and demonstrated, thank you for making the process clear to follow

@NotchesSewing 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching😊

@wendyreynolds299 2 жыл бұрын

my goodness I had not got any idea how to do this till I watch your fantastic video thank you so much for this wonderful Tutorial

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for the feedback Wendy. Please let me know if you are a beginner sewer or more advanced. I’m trying to make videos so that anyone can follow even though it is not a beginner detail. Please share and have a look at my other videos for more tricks and tips. Cheers!

@user-ec2vx2hq1p 2 ай бұрын

✅✅💙 Thanks! I will be looking forward to watching more men's best pocket sewing tutorials. Daalu

@NotchesSewing 2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@angelacorsetto6790 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a clear tutorial❤

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@laraharding849 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! The mental gymnastics that produced that!

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lara. This video was a bit challenging to make it as clear as possible so that even beginners may understand me. Thanks for watching🙂

@user-pq7po7ll3i 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely just what I was looking for... thank you so much for being so clear ..now I am going to do it...

@NotchesSewing 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Have fun😊

@lindak8664 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial! Even more, now i want to make some red polka dot pocket bags for something, love them!

@josephhoh Жыл бұрын

Wow! What great technique & craft! Thank you very much for this demo. It was systematic and clearly presented.

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph! Let me know how you go with it. Cheers😊

@josephhoh Жыл бұрын

@@NotchesSewing It came out beautifully. I had a French seamed pocket and French seam on the other side of a pair of pajama trousers. This was my favourite pocket technique of the two. Thank you again Angela.

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic! Thanks for sharing. Please also have a look at my single layer pocket tutorial. This is good for finer fabrics or if you don’t want a pocket flapping around on inside. Have a great day!

@barbaramatthews4735 Жыл бұрын

That is really nice. I like the red fabric contrast, too. For some garments, a contrasting color adds personality. I do have a tip. When reinforcing the top and bottom of the finished pocket (last step) using the button hole stich, put one bar on each side. It won't be a full button hole, just the first or last setting, which will depend on how your machine works. The above will result in a strong tack and should not tear later on.

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Barbara. Great tip! Unfortunately you cannot do this type of bar tack on an industrial straight stitch machine as I am using in video. Thanks for watching.😊

@barbaramatthews4735 Жыл бұрын

@Notches Sewing Thank you for letting me know that the stich I was talking about is a "bar tack". I didn't know what it was called. Now I do. And mostly, thank you for sharing. I realize a lot of work goes into creating a great video that teaches everyone sewing skills.

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Barbara. Yes it is days of work for one video. 😊

@Lullilu222 3 жыл бұрын

Love your sewing technique videos 👍👍👍. You deserve a lot more subscribers, because you generate real added value. Keep it up 🤗

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words😊.I really appreciate it as this is exactly what I set out to do. I want to teach good sewing techniques without making everyone listen to my life story.......🤣. Please help my channel by sharing and I am happy for requests. If you are interested, here is a free link for 14 days to watch my new full tutorial classes on Skillshare. skl.sh/3q6lVX1 Let me know what you think. Have a great day!!😊🙏

@anneliesbrouwer-heersmink7312 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great tutorial. You are a great sewer 👏🥰

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.😊

@darthdebby 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent instructional video. Thank you.

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@melissamenchaca9121 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I’ve never done a pocket before and I’m just reading and rereading my pattern going WHAT?!

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@yuliauld7224 2 жыл бұрын

I followed along your vid as i did mine, thank you! this is very helpful. ❤️

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@bobbinsew 8 ай бұрын

Great tutorial 👍 love the dotty lining!

@NotchesSewing 8 ай бұрын

Thank you😊

@mariansimon5293 8 күн бұрын

Very good directions, thanks

@NotchesSewing 8 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@bieourself 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking FOREVER for this video. Thanks for making it!

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and leaving comment. Glad to help! Please share and check out some of my other videos. 🙏😊

@dagmarl8061 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❤thank you so much for this great Video

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@nongnongnur6371 3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍👍👌👌really neat 😍😍👍👍 🤓🤓

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

HI Nongnong! Thanks so much for being a great supporter of my channel. Please share 😊🙏

@nongnongnur6371 3 жыл бұрын

@@NotchesSewing 🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️

@astralth 2 жыл бұрын

This was incredibly clear, and to the point. The result is very clean and professional-looking ! Thanks !

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad you found it helpful. I hope you give it a go! Please share and check out some of my other videos. Cheers!

@jackiecullen1956 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous lesson Thankyou 👍🏽🦘

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Jackie. Are you an Aussie?

@jackiecullen1956 3 жыл бұрын

@@NotchesSewing you guessed!! I'm a dressmaker but always love new techniques ♡♡

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

The Kangaroo was my hint. We never stop learning and I’m always trying to come up with new faster and easier techniques. Do you do alterations as well?

@Yasoshly 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Madame, God Bless ❤

@NotchesSewing 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@nbks6w8 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic instruction...thank you!!,

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carla! ( this is so weird.. I was just thinking about one of my best friends named Carla!). Please share and have a look at some of my other videos. Cheers!

@mariansimon5293 10 ай бұрын

Great tutorial, thanks.

@NotchesSewing 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@DoReMeaCulpa 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful results and so well explained. The only thing I would add is pressing before each step. This type of pocket is just what I need for a skirt I am planning to make, except the pocket opening would be horizontal, with the pocket itself either square or rectangular. The pocket would go between a wide yoke/upper tier (not gathered) and a flirty, flared lower skirt section. The next problem I need to solve before making the skirt is how to prevent the very stretchy (especially crosswise) denim fabric from stretching during stitching, resulting in a distorted, wobbly flat-felled seam.

@NotchesSewing 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Just add some woven interfacing to the edges where you will sew the pocket. It should be a little wider than your seam allowance.

@sunnyflower77 2 жыл бұрын

That is an amazing tutorial

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you think so.🙂

@mmay4121 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos.🙂

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@silvermeasuringspoons6462 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Gonna try this later

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@iniridaardila1698 2 жыл бұрын

Excelente explicación me facino es mí pasión la costura mil gracias saludos desde Barranquilla colombia

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias por ver. ¡Tenemos la misma pasión! Es una habilidad maravillosa y estoy feliz de compartir mi experiencia. ¡Que tengas una buena semana!😊

@shakerson 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I feel like you teach the best techniques. I have been repairing machines for years but I just started sewing on them. I grew up with a mother who sewed and I learned to hand sew so I am not coming into it totally ignorant. I'm trying to learn a specific way. I have trained in French cooking and I know it's important to make mistakes so I started by doing something I knew I would mess up and I tried to make a moccassin that was custom fit to my fit using a forme which I believe I learned from you. It came out wayyyy better than I expected and now I'm designing better masks that filter like an N95 but are comfortable to wear in a kitchen all day. I have machines to do basically anything I want and it's great to finally put them to use. I have an affinity for collecting Gritzner-Kayser machines and they sew a perfect stitch through anything but the Kenmore 117.841 that I have is my favorite. If it were a convertible free arm, it would be perfect to me.

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words🙏. Wow what a fantastic skill to have being able to repair machines. I have not had the pleasure of using a Gritzner-Kayser machine but would love to try out if ever I come across one. Great that you are making comfortable masks and also the moccasins😊👍

@shakerson 3 жыл бұрын

@@NotchesSewing For me, the primary draw of the Gritzners that I use is the tensioner. I hardly ever need to change tension and it is super easy to do. The stitch quality is equal to any of the other domestic machines I use regularly now (Pfaff 130, Singer 201-2, Singer 101-4, Necchi BU Mira, and a few older Japanese zigzags). My 117.841 was found in rough condition in the rain for free on a curb in the middle of San Francisco. It sews through stiff veg tan belt leather as if it were cotton now.

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

I love that story! You rescued it! I mainly work with industrial machines in my business and occasionally use a simple Singer domestic for buttonholes. Those old machines were really built to last weren’t they. Sounds like you have a great collection. Was that your business fixing machines or a hobby ?

@rephresh5253 2 жыл бұрын

I love you your. Very precise and neat. Your instructions are very easy and clear to follow. Thank you.❤️❤️❤️❤️

@dyeitb1ack 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful pocket! 👏Thank you for such good quality tutorials x

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Please share and have a look at some of my other videos. Cheers!

@tianamonge2098 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Let me know of any more requests. Have a great day!

@oliverreinard93 2 жыл бұрын

so helpful. thank you!!

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Also have a tutorial on French seam with split. Cheers

@ljwilliams755 Жыл бұрын

beautiful work!

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@likadahlin7804 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic tutorial. thank you so much.

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. Please share and have a look at my at some of my other videos. More to come. Cheers!

@raecochranfea7468 7 ай бұрын

Excellent!

@NotchesSewing 7 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@lybbieclark1644 2 жыл бұрын

Very clean

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you😊

@Andreapersinger 2 жыл бұрын

love this video so helpful.

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! please check out some of my other tutorials😊🙏

@cherylowilley6007 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@antoinettescheepers8634 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you this was extremely helpful.

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ritaadler-everett5392 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your videos and they're so helpful. I love that you are concise and to the point but still cover what you need to learn a new skill.

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rita for taking the time to comment and leave the feedback. It is what I was hoping to achieve. Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching. Please share and have a look at my at some of my other videos. Cheers!

@Tillynoddle 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent tutorial, it’s exactly what I wanted.

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Please share and check out some of my other tutorials. Cheers!

@livinginthenow 3 жыл бұрын

You explain and demonstrate things so very well. Thanks for uploading this video.

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you. I really appreciate that. You are very welcomed. Please share and subscribe. I have lots more to upload when I have time. Thanks for watching and check out some of my other videos. Have a great day

@cheshkat6321 3 жыл бұрын

Your beautiful pockets are eye candy even for my novice eyes! Do you have tips for doing flat felled seams on crotch of trousers or shorts? I'm inexperienced, but recently found the joy of making shorts and trousers for myself. I love the flat felled seams for my side seams, but for the crotch, I just overcast or serge the seams. I know there are other seams I could use to "encase" the raw edges but I want to be comfortable and proficient with one at a time - for me that's currently the flat felled. It's so amazing to me at the end of my garment, I admire those side seams the most.

@NotchesSewing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it! You can do a flat fell seam fro the crotch just like in jeans. If you find it too difficult , you can do a topstitch on your seams after you have serged them. Have a look at my video in Skillshare where I take in the waist of a pair of jeans. The link is in my video descriptions. Cheers!

@chelseaf.3352 Жыл бұрын

This is now my favourite method of sewing pockets! i just have one question: after sewing the sides of the garment together, can you cut off the excess interfacing? Thanks a million!

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! The interfacing stabilises the fabric and makes it a bit stronger. Do you want to cut away because you can see from the right side? You can cut away but I would still leaving a tiny bit as there’s a lot of stress on pockets.

@eonarts Жыл бұрын

This is so simple. I’ve watched once and I’m about to sew my pocket. Question: is it possible to follow these directions but make the flat fell seam look seamless rather than the pocket flat fell seam being in front??

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

Do you mean having no stitching showing at all along the seam? If you, you need to sew a pocket in a regular seam or French seam.

@lyndsayofficer2388 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your tutorials! I've been trying to figure out if there is a way to do this pocket along side the "true" flat felled seam you showed in your other video? This seems like it relies on the pocket going in in the same way as it would in a regular side seam and the the felled finish is done after.

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@nasreenpardiwala3179 2 жыл бұрын

Very detailed and informative video, can I do this in a curved shaped front and back? please let me know. That you.

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

You can, but it will be very fiddley. I only do on straight seams. (gathered skirt or overalls)

@nasreenpardiwala3179 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you,I guess best avoided on my next project.,,☺️

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

It never hurts to try on scrap fabric and then decide if you want to use the method. What are you making?

@HungTran-qk1oi Жыл бұрын

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching😊

@theresasmith1000 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the middle of making a shirtdress out of a substantial flannel. I was iffy on cutting the pockets out of the flannel as it would for sure provide too much bulk! This is my perfect solution. Just wondering, instead of the flat felled side seam could i just serge instead?

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

You can always just serge. Please also have a look at my new single layer pocket. You may like that better if you don’t want bulk but there will be topstitching on the right side of fabric. Thanks for watching.

@vb7794 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if there is a way to do slated pockets with flat felled seams ?

@NotchesSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean slanted pockets with a flap?

@1954evelyn Жыл бұрын

Hi I am in need of putting pockets into an already made pair of pants they are pull on with an elastic band but there are no pockets to put my phone in. I am having problems wrapping my head around how to put pockets in the side seams I am not even concerned the fabric type matches I just need pockets for my phone and keys. I am thinking this technique will work but am having problems with imagining it do you have a video please thank you and Merry Christmas

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

I don’t have a video for that but there are plenty on KZfaq. This technique will be too advanced for you . Just choose a basic pocket application. Cheers!

@1954evelyn Жыл бұрын

@@NotchesSewing Thank you for your reply Yes this technique is quite advanced I have only been sewing for sixty-two years and yes I did find a video Catherine Sews and it is exactly what I need. I'll try not to watch more of your advanced videos :) Cheers to you and Merry Christmas

@judlynmorris8347 Жыл бұрын

I tried doing one and it was a total failure. The pocket is not laying flat it's opening a d look horrible.. ??? Please let me know what I didn't do or did wrong. Amateur seamstress. B

@NotchesSewing Жыл бұрын

This is quite an advanced method. Good on you for trying it!! You really need to be as accurate as possible with your stitching. I recommend using scraps to practice some more. Follow steps exactly and make sure each step looks good before doing next step. Cheers!

@judlynmorris8347 Жыл бұрын

@@NotchesSewing thank you. God's blessings