Christine Sews

Attaching a patch pocket can be a bulky chore.  If the corners are not trim, they will bubble up.  And sewing through them can be a challenge. Mitering the corner can eliminate this problem.

How to Sew a Mitered Corner for an Inside Pocket:

1. Press under the seam allowances all the way around the pocket.
2. Snip across the square that forms in the corners, about one eighth of an inch from the pocket point.



3. Secure the top edge of the pocket. I used a zigzag stitch here. (See first photo.)  A straight stitch will also work, or two lines of straight stitching.
4. Attach the pocket to the bag or garment, stitching off the pocket edge for extra security.

Sewing Notes:

• This technique works well for corners that will not be exposed, like a pocket. For an exposed seam, the fabric edge will need to be finished.
• Decorator fabric , or stable wovens and knits are also good candidates for this technique.  Very lightweight, or loosely woven fabrics do not accept this type of treatment well.

Yes, it’s another tote bag .  This one is our book bag.  I pick up and return books to the library for the whole family.  And they must be contained.

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