Learn the best methods and techniques to ensure your pockets are properly-positioned, flat, and neatly-sewn! Nothing completes an outfit quite like pockets. Where else are you going to put your hands when things get awkward? In this era where everything is fast-paced, the last thing you need is to haul around a heavy, uncomfortable bag everywhere you go. Good pockets allow you to have everything you need in a pinch. Want to modify old clothes? Add stylish pockets! Here is expert advice on what thread to use, how to cut fabric, and step-by-step instructions. There are different types of pockets, and knowing them all for your sewing purposes will make it easier when you draft your pocket designs. Chapters include: *How to draw and cut a pattern piece *How to use pockets as a design element *Making pockets on activewear *Making designer pockets. The author learned to sew by making small quilts and clothes for her toys on a vintage Singer Featherweight sewing machine, and since 1994 she has been working professionally in crafts. You could not have a better guide into the world of pocket making.