Reya Sew Along | Sew the Back Pockets
In this post, we will be sewing the back patch pockets. If omitting the back pockets, skip to this post here.
PREP THE BACK POCKETS
Finish the sides and bottom of the back pockets. Next press the top edge in 3/8” (1 cm) wrong sides together.
Then flip the pocket over so the fabric is right side up. Fold back 1” (2.5 cm) at the fusible/notch line, right sides together, and press. Stitch at 3/8” (1 cm) around the sides and bottom of the pocket. This will secure the top hem and act as a fold guide. Flip the top hem right side out. A point-turner can be helpful. Press in the side seams and hem 3/8” (1 cm). Topstitch the top hem. Repeat for the other pocket.
SEW THE BACK POCKETS
Pin the back pockets in place and make sure both sides are even.
For reference: The top edge of the pockets will be 6 1/2” (16.5 cm) down from the high-rise waist cut edge or 4 3/4” (12 cm) from the mid-rise waist cut edge. Edgestitch the pockets in place, and then topstitch the pockets at 1/2” (1.25 cm) to enclose the seam allowance. Sew both rows of stitching in one step. Starting at the top right, edgestitch around the pocket and then come back down for the interior topstitch line back to the start. Press the pockets.
Reya Sew Along Posts: Getting Started | Prep Pattern & Sew the Drawstring | Sew the Pin Tuck | Sew the Back Pockets | Sew the Side Pockets & Side Seams | Sew the Inseams & Rise | Sew the Waistband & Hem
