Lay both pocket pieces flat and whipstitch the inside folded edges of both pockets together along the vertical centerline. Rotate Figure 1 180 degrees and repeat for the second pocket piece. The gussets should fold in at a 45-degree angle to allow the pocket to lay flat. Slip-stitch from A to AA and B to BB along the bottom edges of gussets to secure to the lining. To attach one pocket piece to the lining, whipstitch along the vertical centerline of the lining and bottom of the pocket piece.įold up the pocket piece, matching As, Bs, AAs, and BBs in Figure 1 the bottom edges of the gussets should be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) from the raw edges of the lining and parallel to the long sides of the lining. With the gussets outstretched and referring to Figure 1, align the bottom edge of one pocket piece 1/8 inch (3 mm) to the left of the vertical centerline on the right side of the linen lining piece and centered top to bottom. Repeat with the other pocket piece and small piece of stabilizer. Turn under the raw edges of the pocket and gusset pieces 1/4 inch (6 mm) and press to enclose the stabilizer. Insert one small piece of stabilizer into the center of the open side of one of the pocket pieces slide the stabilizer into the opening so that its long side meets the fold in the pocket piece. Repeat for the remaining gusset and pocket pieces. Join the layers by slip-stitching from the fold in the pocket piece toward the point of the gusset piece using another gusset piece, repeat on the other side of the pocket piece. Insert one raw edge of one gusset piece 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) in one end of one pocket piece so that the rounded edge of the gusset piece is tucked inside the previously made fold in the pocket piece. Turn the long sides of each of the linen pocket pieces under 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) fold each piece in half with wrong sides facing so that the raw edges are aligned, resulting in a 4- x 6-inch (10.2- x 15.2-cm) rectangle. With right sides facing, sew two of the gusset pieces together along the curved edges, trim the seam allowance to 1/4 inch (6 mm) and clip the curve turn right sides out and press.

Use the sewing thread that matches the ribbon when sewing the ribbon use the natural sewing thread for all other stitching.Ĭut each circle into quarters to make the gusset pieces. Notes: Unless otherwise noted, use a 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) seam allowance.

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