Lined Patch Pockets

This technique is courtesy of Sandra Betzina.

Technique:

• Cut a rectangle for the pocket, the pocket dimensions + 2" for the facing + 5/8".
• Cut a rectangle for the lining,  the pocket dimensions - 2" for the facing + 5/8".
• Sew the facing to the lining, RS together, leaving an opening of about 4" in the middle to turn the pocket. Finish the seam.
• Mark the stitching line on the lining/facing, using the pocket template (eg 3cm) to mark the curves.
• Stitch from the very top of the pocket all around the 3 edges, decreasing stitch length to 1.5 at curves and releasing fabric with the presser foot down every few cm.
• Press the seam open (or, for very stubborn fabric, hand baste open and then press) and then trim seam allowances to ¼", grading facing seam allowance to ⅛".
• Turn the pocket and press from the RS.
• Hand stitch the opening closed.
• Fuse Steam a Seam to the WS of the pocket edges and position on garment.
• Edge stitch and topstitch the pocket in place.