I’ve been seeing these pattern pocket tees around the
internet, and lately, I’ve been spotting these beauties hanging on mall racks
too, so I decided to put up with the challenge and do DIY pattern pocket tees
with you. Let’s get started!
Things you’ll need:
1. Plain
Shirt
2. Printed
Fabric
3. Paper
& Marker/Pencil
4. Scissors
5. Iron
6. Fabric
Glue
7. Ruler
8. Thread,
Needle and Pins
Any plain shirt would do, but I suggest you
use a white shirt for it goes with almost any color of printed fabric you’ll
use. When it comes to the fabric, I would propose something that is easy to
sew, especially when you’re not going to use a sewing machine.
PROCEDURE:
1. Using
your pencil and ruler, make a pattern on a paper that measures 6” lengthwise,
5.5” crosswise and the vertical line on the middle measures 7’’ while the two
diagonal lines that meet on the tip of the vertical line measures 3.5” each. Cut
the pattern off the paper so you can use it as a template of your patch pocket,
then trace your template on the printed fabric then cut through the lines you
draw.
Note: Make sure your measurements are
accurate, you don’t want your pockets to have irregular sides.
2. Using
your marker, you can mark one inch on every side so it would be easier for you
to identify where to fold. Next, start on the top folding it inwards. Plug your
iron and press it on the crease so it is folded properly.
3. After
ironing a fold, flip it open and put fabric glue in between, close the fold and
iron it again so it is well placed. Repeat on every side starting from the
right and the left side, then end on the two diagonal folds one at a time.
4. Rest
your shirt on a flat surface and cautiously pin your pocket patch to the shirt.
The placement of your pocket depends on where you want it to be, but be sure to
try it out first before sewing so you’re sure it’s on your preferred position.
Just to give you an idea, on my round neck shirt, it approximately measures 3”
from the collar and 2” from the armpit seam.
5. Final
step, attach your pocket through carefully sewing by hand using your thread and
needle or by a sewing machine. Sew the three sides of the patch leaving the top
side to act as a pocket. Remove the pins and you’re done! You’ve just made a pattern
pocket tee!
Christmas time is imminent and sure you’ll be spending
more money than usual for presents. DIYs can make you save more so you can splurge
on some other stuff, plus the fact that there’s no one wearing something the
same as yours for you made your own piece. I hope you find this guide useful
and I hope you had a great time playing with patch pockets like I did.
Remember, why buy when you can DIY?
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