Painless Hip Placement!
You may remember (although probably not), that back in March 2011, I first looked at the sewing of a ‘hip / inset’ pocket.
My post, entitled – How To Sew An Inset Pocket, looked at, by means of a slideshow, the sewing and construction of such a pocket.
After a request by a Fashion Sewing Blog reader, I have decided to write this second post, covering the sewing of a hip pocket further, BUT, include an easy to follow video tutorial.
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The ‘hip’ pocket is also known as an inset pocket.
A hip / inset pocket is sewn within the waistline AND side seam of a garment.
A hip / inset pocket is more suited to the front of a garment.
The pocket may be used as a decorative feature to add design and flair to a garment, often added with other details such as pleats and gathers.
There are two sections to the hip / inset pocket -
A – A back section, which covers the hip area and can be in a contrasted fabric to that of the garment.
B – The lining fabric, sewn and then stitched into place inside of the hip / inset pocket.
Sewing Hip Pockets – A How To Video Tutorial
Read How It’s Done!
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1 – Interface the opening edge of the garment pocket shaping to stabilize the seam.
2 – Sew the inner pocket (lining) to the right side of the actual garment.
3 – Trim, grade and clip the seam allowance.
4 – Press the seam and then understitch. Turn the pocket to the wrong side of the garment.
5 – Top stitch the pocket shaping (optional).
6 – Now for the back of the pocket. With the garment on the wrong side, place the pocket and lining onto the back pocket section, matching up notches / balance marks. Pin and baste into position and machine sew.
7 – Neaten the seam edges.
8 – Sew the pocket to the waistline within the seam allowance and do the same at the side seam to secure it in place.
9 – The hip pocket is now complete.
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Please let me know what you think of this post!
If you have any fashion sewing related questions, please get in contact. It’s always a great pleasure to hear from the sewing community.
Happy fashion sewing
Colleen G Lea
Colleen,
I really like your sewing videos. I always learn better by seeing something done. Your videos are very well done. Thank you for taking your time to show us.
Ruth
Hi Ruth,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment and the very kind words. Always appreciated.
Thank you very much Colleen,now i can start making these pockets,i use to avoid them before but i think i can do one on my own. now thanks again, all the best.
Hi Carmen,
Good luck with the pockets. Let me know how it goes.