How to Sew a Back Pocket on Pants: A Step-by-Step Guide
Adding a back pocket to pants can be a simple and effective way to enhance their functionality and style. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewer, learning how to sew a back pocket on pants can open up a world of possibilities for customizing your wardrobe. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of sewing a back pocket on pants, providing you with a step-by-step guide to ensure a successful outcome.
Materials and Tools Needed:
Before you begin, gather the following materials and tools:
– Fabric: Choose a fabric that matches or complements the pants.
– Pockets: Purchase or make a back pocket pattern that fits your pants’ style.
– Thread: Select a thread color that matches your fabric.
– Scissors: A sharp pair of fabric scissors for cutting.
– Pins: To hold fabric pieces in place.
– Seam ripper: In case you need to remove any stitching.
– Measuring tape: To ensure accurate pocket placement.
– Seam gauge: To measure seam allowances.
– Sewing machine: For stitching the pocket to the pants.
Step 1: Prepare the Fabric
1. Lay your fabric flat on a cutting table or a clean, hard surface.
2. Place the back pocket pattern on the fabric, ensuring it is centered and aligned with the pants’ back seam.
3. Trace the pattern onto the fabric using a fabric pen or pencil.
4. Cut out the fabric pieces, including the pocket, pocket lining, and any additional pieces required for the pocket design.
Step 2: Prepare the Pocket Lining
1. Cut a piece of fabric for the pocket lining, ensuring it is slightly larger than the pocket piece.
2. Fold the lining piece in half, right sides together, and press with an iron.
3. Open the lining piece and fold in the side seams, pressing them flat.
4. Pin the lining piece to the pocket piece, right sides together, and sew along the top edge of the pocket.
Step 3: Attach the Pocket to the Pants
1. Pin the pocket to the back of the pants, ensuring it is centered and aligned with the back seam.
2. Sew the pocket to the pants using a 1/4-inch seam allowance, leaving the bottom edge open for turning.
3. Trim any excess thread and press the seam allowances open.
Step 4: Turn and Press the Pocket
1. Turn the pocket right side out through the open bottom edge.
2. Press the pocket with an iron, ensuring the seam allowances are flat and the edges are straight.
3. Pin the bottom edge of the pocket in place and topstitch along the edge, securing the pocket to the pants.
Step 5: Add the Pocket Flap
1. If your pocket design includes a flap, cut out the flap piece and the corresponding lining piece.
2. Pin the flap to the pocket, right sides together, and sew along the top edge.
3. Turn the flap right side out and press it flat.
4. Pin the flap to the pocket, ensuring it is centered and aligned with the pocket opening.
5. Topstitch the flap to the pocket, securing it in place.
Congratulations! You have successfully sewn a back pocket on pants. With this newfound skill, you can now customize your wardrobe with unique and functional pockets. Happy sewing!
