KNITTING RESOURCES

Abbreviations

List of Abbreviations

Matters of Gauge

Gauge Does Matter The Importance of Checking Errata and the Power of Gauge

Some Basics & Specifics on Felting

Basic Blocking and Felting Blocking & Felting Tube Baguettes Finishing Tube Baguettes Felting the Lattice Bag and Other Fair Isle Bags

Purses with Frames

Framing Lipstick and Change (As Well as Other Tiny Bags) Sewing Purses into a Frame Using Beads as Anchors

Decorating Bags

Hand-Beading on Bags Cabochons as Ornaments on Bags

Closures

Zippers 101: Cutting Down a Zipper to Fit Zippers 102: Putting Zippers in Bag and Pillow Openings Turnlocks 101: Applying Turnlocks to Bag Flaps

Attending to the Bottom of the Bag

Bag Feet and Stiffener

Lining Advice

Handles 101 Pockets 102 Lining a Rectangular Bag Lining a Triangular Bag

Pockets 102
Pockets Made Easy

By Nora J. Bellows

First, cut out the fabric for your pocket. Don't forget to add 1/2 in seam allowance on all sides, Figure 1.

Figure 1 - Fabric for the Pocket

Now, fold in half and pin the edges. The "wrong" side of the fabric should be facing out, Figure 2.

Figure 2 - Fold and Pin

Using a sewing machine (or by hand), sew the three edges together, Figure 3, while leaving a gap in one of the short sides, Figure 4.

Figure 3 - Sew on Three Edges

Figure 4 - Leave a Gap in One of the Short Sides

Trim the edges to within about 1/4 in of the seams. Leave more material around the gap, Figure 5.

Figure 5 - Trim Excess Material

Now comes the tricky part... Turn the pocket inside-out by forcing it through the gap so that the "right" side of the fabric now faces out, Figure 6.

Figure 6 - Turn the Pocket Inside-Out

Stick a point turner, Figure 7, inside the pocket through the gap and use it to force the corners square, Figure 8. A blunt-nosed knitting needle can also work, but the turner is better. The finished piece is shown in Figure 9.

Figure 7 - Point Turner

Figure 8 - Force the Corners Square

Figure 9 - Finished Pocket

Press, then pin, Figure 10, and sew, Figure 11, the pocket to your lining.

Figure 10 - Pin the Pocket in Place

Figure 11 - Sew it to the Lining

That's it -- a beautiful, functional pocket for your bag.