Pockets are easy to add to any shorts, pants, or even skirt pattern. And they make a world of difference, giving you the professional look to help finish your sewing creations. RaeAnna of the Sewing Rabbit Team is here to show you just how easy adding pockets can be, with this fabulous sewing technique tutorial.
How to add Side Pockets to any Pattern
I thought a perfect Sewing Rabbit tutorial would be to show you how to add some side pockets to the front of any existing short pattern. AND – I have the perfect pattern for you because it’s frrrreeeeeeee!
Oliver + S released the free 6m-12 Sunny Day Shorts pattern recently and it is the perfect spring board to add your own pockets! Go download and print your copy now and join me for this easy project!
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I am looking forward to having Eva Mae wear these shorts along with some matching outfits that I’ll be making for all her cousins!
(I will mention that for the 2T size of the Oliver + S shorts I had to hem an extra 1″ at the bottom. They were more of a board short length until I took of the extra inch.
The best thing about this technique is you can use it for any skirt, pants, or jumper pattern! Let me know if you use the tutorial in any of your sewing! Do you like the top I paired with the shorts?! Come visit my site to see a tutorial on how I added flutter sleeves to an Elegance & Elephants Bubble Top Pattern!
What a great tutorial. Got it pinned and will for sure read it again once I want to add pockets!
ah HA! You make this look so easy! Thank you!
Thank you so much! I can do this! Woohoo! Not only is it a cute detail and add to the professional look, it wil probably help my boys shorts look a little more boyish. 😉
Such a cute outfit! Love the contrasting fabric. Great tutorial!
Thanks i learned something new.
Great tutorial! I’ve been meaning to try this free shorts pattern, and I will definitely add the pockets when I do!
I love this and a lot of times wish there were pockets on projects. Thank you so much. You make it so simple to follow. I’ve been reading your tutorials for a while and never paid attention to where you are. I live in the Nashville area too! Yay for you! Hope you’ve been staying dry 🙂