Cargo Scarf: Free your hands, and your mind will follow!

Step 5 Sew Pockets

Using the patterns you have drafted, cut the desired number of pockets out of the remaining lining fabric. Mine has only two, but you can make as many as you need--just be sure that all the pocket openings will point upwards, and won't press on your neck when you're wearing the scarf.

For each pocket, cut a strip of fashion fabric 1 1/2 inches wide, and as long as the top edge of the pocket. Place these strips right-side together with the pocket pieces, and stitch 5/8" from the edge. Fold the seam open as shown, press, and turn the edges to the wrong side of the pocket, leaving a small (about 1/4") line of fashion fabric visible on the right side. On the right side, stitch along the first seam, securing all the loose fabric edges to the wrong side of the pocket.

Fold in the other sides of the completed pocket, 5/8" from the edges, and secure with pins. Pin to the right side of the lining strip in the desired location, keeping in mind that the outer 5/8" of the strip should be left clear for the seam allowance. Stitch the pocket in place, approximately 1/4" from the pocket edge.