This guide illustrates how to easily add a side seam and a side seam pockets to your Favorite Pants pattern.
The original pattern is without side seam pockets. Download a free pocket shape HERE
We recommend a thin cotton quality for pocket bags.
Cut 4 x pieces in pocket fabric.
To add a side seam, cut your pattern in two - a front and a back - via the grainline.
Add 1 cm seam allowance to each side of your cut. Add bigger seam allowance if needed.
Pocket placement (from top edge)
11 cm junior
13 cm adult
With right sides together, sew a pocket layer together with the front panel. Repeat on the back panel. Sew, with 8 mm seam allowance.
Press the seam so the pocket flips open and the right side is facing out. Edgestitch to keep in place.
With right sides together, place the front and the back piece on top of each other. Sew, with 1 cm seam allowance from the top point, along the edge of the pocket and all the way to the hem.
