Welt pocket
A structured pocket with a finished slit, commonly used on the back of trousers.
Where it is used
Pocket construction in the side seam with a welt
p. 5- Press the welt in half, aligning the lengthwise edges with the wrong sides together.
Pocket construction in the side seam with a welt
p. 5- Pin the welt to the pocket opening so the welt edges line up with the pocket frame edges. The ends of the frame on the welt must match up exactly with the ends of the frame marked on the front pant pieces. Place the welt on the right side of the garment.
Pocket construction in the side seam with a welt
p. 6- Stitch the welt to the pocket frame along the marked line, backstitching at both ends of the frame.
Pocket construction in the side seam with a welt
p. 7- Turn the pocket pieces to the wrong side, carefully turning out the corners at the end of the welt.
Pocket construction in the side seam with a welt
p. 8- Press the pocket welt frame.
Pocket construction in the side seam with a welt
p. 9- Sew a topstitch 0.1 cm from the edge around the area where the welt is set into the pocket frame (three sides).
Pocket construction in the side seam with a welt
p. 11- Press the finished pocket.
Pocket construction in the side seam with a welt
p. 11- Secure the seam allowances. Allowance: 0.5 cm.
Securing Welt Edges
p. 19- Tuck the seam allowances inside and press the pocket flap upward. Secure the edges of the welt with hand stitches.
Marking Back Welt Pocket Placement
p. 8- Mark the placement of the welt pocket on the back pieces of the pants from the right side, following the markings on the back piece template.
Attaching the Welt to the Pocket Frame
p. 9- Sew the welt to the pocket frame line, following the marked chalk line exactly and checking the ends of the pocket frame as you go.
Related terms
stabilized byFusible interfacing
stabilized byFusible interfacing
requiresLining fabric
stabilized byFusible interfacing
requiresTailor's chalk
requiresTailor's chalk
requiresCardboard template