Flap assembly
Constructing pocket flaps by stitching outer and lining pieces, trimming, and topstitching.
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Flap Assembly - Step 2
p. 8- Trim seam allowances down to 0.5 cm. Carefully snip the corners close to the stitching.
Flap Assembly - Step 3
p. 8- Turn the flap right side out, gently push out the corners, and press it flat. Baste along the seam edges, then topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge for a neat finish.
Flap Assembly - Step 1
p. 8- Place the flap’s outer and lining pieces together. Stitch along three edges.
Attaching Flaps - Step 1
p. 9- Place the flaps face-to-face on the front piece, aligning along the seam line. IMPORTANT! The open edge of the flap should be at the bottom. Stitch the flap in place, then trim the allowance down to 3–4 mm.
Attaching Flaps - Step 2
p. 9- Fold the flap downward and press it flat. Topstitch the flap, keeping a 0.5 cm distance from the seam.
Preparing Pocket Flap
p. 8- Prepare the flap. Place the outer and lining pieces right sides together and baste around the edges with diagonal stitches.
Turning and Pressing Flap
p. 9- Turn the flap right side out, smooth it, and baste the seam allowances. Press with an iron.
Marking Flap Stitching Line
p. 9- Mark the stitching line for the flap on the lining side, keeping it 1 cm away from the edge.
Attaching Flap to Front Panel
p. 10- Place the flap face down onto the front panel, matching it along the flap attachment line (the top edge of the frame). Secure it in place and sew it on, carefully following the side edges of the frame.
Marking and Placing Lower Flap
p. 10- On the pocket flaps, use tailor’s chalk to mark the stitching line on the wrong side, leaving a 1 cm gap from the edge. Place the flap face down on the front piece, aligning it along the seam line (the lower edge of the frame). Stitch it in place, making sure to keep within the frame boundaries.
Sewing Flap Short Edges
p. 18- Fold the flap (make sure you have a duplicate piece) along the crease, with the right sides facing in. Sew the short edges of the flap together.
Attaching Flap to Front Piece
p. 18- Trim the seam allowances down to 0.5 cm, turn it right side out, and press it flat. Place the flap on the right side of the front piece, lining it up with the stitching line. Sew the flap in place. Note: The seam should only go through the outer layer of the flap.
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