There’s one of each fabric layer on either end, so 8 flaps in total.
On either end of the welt strip are little flaps, maybe you’ll need to pull them out after turning. Be sure that you leave enough welt strip to stick out though. The welt piece already should be looking good! If it’s not straight you can go back in and sew a new line. Grab the hem of the front piece and pull it through, so the pocket piece is now on the wrong side of the front piece. Now stick your hand in between the layers from top to bottom. Repeat this on the other end of the welt strip, and repeat for the front piece so the cutes are the same on both sides of the welt strip. Cut right until the tip of that line, but not through or beyond. When you’re halfway, pivot towards the end of the stitching line you just sewed. Start cutting the jersey pocket piece, from the raw edge towards the welt strip, at 3/4″ (2 cm) in from the notches. To be able to do this, you’ll need to make some cuts. You’re going to turn the pieces inside out in the next step. You can feel it underneath your fingers as you sew. If your marks are a bit off, use the welt strip as a guide. It is more important to be in the middle of the welt strip than that you precisely match the notches. Sew a line between the notches, straight over the welt strip. I used a grey cotton jersey for the tutorial purpose, but in general you’ll want to use a colour close to your main fabric colour. Lay the jersey pocket piece on top of the front right sides together, matching the notches and sandwiching the welt strips. This is also the reason why I don’t just pin it. I do this by hand because it gives me greater control over the position. The fold in the welt strip points to the inside, the raw edges to the outside.
Match the marks of the welt strips to the right side of the front piece. Press the welt strips in half with the right sides out, lengthwise. Use a washable fabric marker like a pencil or chalk.
Mark all the notches on the welt strips, the front piece and the pocket pieces. The front piece, welt strips and both pocket pieces.They are considered one of the more tricky techniques to master, but that just makes it more satisfying to add to your skill set! So no need to worry, if you need more words and photo’s to understand this process, that’s what you get in this post. They give a polished look to the design and they’re not so hard once you understand the process. Welt pockets are not a common feature on sweatshirts, but I love the structure they add to the Jasper Sweater/Dress.
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