The Magic of Pockets: Why Your Clothes Don't Have Pockets, and How to Fix That
What a fantastic little book. The opening chapter is a short and entertaining history of pockets and why they remain a political tool today. Then, you'll find the real joy in the following chapters. There you'll find instructions for six of the most popular and versatile pockets. Straightforward instructions on how to add them to patterns and clothes that don't already have them.
Transform your wardrobe with this step-by-step guide to sewing pockets into your favorite clothes. With simple instructions and line drawings, you'll learn six basic pockets, with suggested alterations to customize your wardrobe. All projects are designed for beginner sewists and most can be made by hand, no specialty tools or machine required.
For every pair of pants with the pockets sewn shut, for every skirt with nowhere to put your hands, for every jacket missing a place to put your phone, there's one dress with pockets big enough to hold your entire world. But clothes with pockets should not be so rare. With the skills in this book, you can make your old clothes useful again.
