Tutorial ~ How to Make A Lined Pocket

So here's my first ever blog tutorial....so bear with me! When I first started sewing, I absolutely hated doing pockets. I hated trying to press and sew the seams all the way around, and doing the corners. Until my mom taught me how to make a lined pocket. Now, no matter what pattern I may be using, all pockets are lined. They look nicer and are so much faster!

So here's my super easy instructions for awesome pockets.

1. Cut 2 of your pocket fabric. Exactly the same.

2. Placing the fabrics right sides together, sew (or serge) around the edges, leaving either one entire edge open, or a space large enough to turn pocket. In this case, I left a gap large enough to turn my pocket back right side out. BUT don't leave this gap at the top of your pocket, because you won't be sewing the top of your pocket to close it.

3. Clip your corners to prevent any bunching in the corners once it's turned.

4. Turn pocket right side out. Fold the open section to the inside, keeping it even with the rest of the seam. Press.

5. Pocket is now ready to be attached to shirt, apron, dress, etc. Be sure the open gap is on the side or the bottom. Topstitch to your garment fabric and TADA! All done!

**This can be used with rounded pockets also. Follow same instructions!**

I finally got her dress finished

I totally forgot I even had a pattern for this dress until Alyssa found it the other night. So I finally got it done today. Too bad it's been cloudy and storming all day, but here are the first pictures of it. I will definitely be making more of these, since they work so well year around. Cute to wear alone, and still cute with a shirt underneath it!

I think it's Etsy's fault! (Maybe)

So last night I finally got to work on listing some things in my Etsy, since Logan goes to bed at 8 and Alyssa went to go stay at her Mumzie's house. Unfortunately, I thought a couple of drinks and sewing would mix well. It didn't. In 6 hours time, I got half a dress, one child's apron, and a fleece hat for my neice completed. So due to my lack of sleep last night, I have a monster headache today. =( Somehow, I am actually getting more done today with one kid awake and running around like a little indian, than I did last night all by myself in a quiet house. Hmm....I think I really need to get off of here and finish this since our Cafemom Etsy Moms sale started today!