How to sew a patch pocket

     A patch pocket is a pocket that is sewn on a garment like a patch except that one side is finished and left open.To began fold the top edge down 1/4 inch. Iron or crease with your finger. Make another fold about one inch and pin down. Sew across the edge of the fold. Next fold and crease the sides and bottom of the pocket about 1/2 inch. Then pin the pocket on the center of the right or left side of the shirt, about 6 to 8 inches from the shoulder seam. Last sew it down starting from the right side of the pocket with a zigzag stitch. Go back and forth in one spot about three times.Then sew using a straight stitch all the way around the pocket and end with another three zigzag stitches.

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How to cut out basic pants.

Did you save your measurements?  I hope so because today I am going to write about how to use them to cut out some pants. To begin get some fabric that is 45'' wide and is folded in half  length wise.Also you will need some chalk, a tape measure and some scissors.  Fold the fabric again width wise to desired length of your pants. Add  4 to 6 inches to your waist measurements. This will also include seam allowance.Use your measurement plus 6'' to draw a strait line from the fold of the fabric to toward the salvage to your waist measurements.
Then using your crouch measurements plus 2 1/2'' for the waist casing draw a line down then curve out about 4'' to form a crouch for the pants. Then draw a slanted line from the crouch to the the bottom of the pants slanting out about 1'' for the hem. Lastly cut through all thickness remember to always slide the scissors and not lift them while cutting. See fig. 1. finally look at my picture to see how to sew a pair of simple pants. And always have Fun!