Extra Pockets for your Bag or Purse

Step 3 Fit pocket strip to backing. Sew pocket strip down.

Open the folded backing fabric and lay the pocket strip along one long edge. Pin the sides of the pocket strip to match the sides of the backing. Then, put each device in and snug up the pocket fabric against its sides. Pin where the pocket fabric closes over the device, so that the pocket is created. Repeat this across the entire pocket strip.

Carefully, sew the pocket strip to the backing. Sew along each pin-marked pocket line, removing the pins so your machine doesn't get damaged.

Sew down one short side, taking out the pin before your sewing machine hits it. Then, turn and sew along the long edge, easing the wrinkles and extra fabric of the pocket strip into the shorter length of the backing. Larger devices (like my camera and wallet) will require taking folds in the pocket fabric. Sew up the second short side, removing that pin as well.