How to construct a slash pocket

Construct a slash pocket on a front closure pants or skirt with side seams.
Prep: Assemble required pattern pieces.
Cut out pattern pieces with desired seam allowance. For each pocket you will need one front piece, one pocket lining (or pocket bag) and one pocket piece. The only two that will show on the outside of the finished pocket will be the front piece and the pocket piece. It is sometimes desirable to use a conrast fabric for the pocket piece or for the pocket lining. I have used all olive colored linen for what will be pants for my son.

Step 1 Align pocket lining and front pocket piece

Align your fabric pocket lining and front piece at the slash pocket opening (edge)

Comments

[Project 23]

Nice instructable, all explaind well and many pictures to show what to do. I was wondering, is there anyway to make a hidden pocket inside of a pocket or
on the side of the pants or anywhere on the clothes as a matter a fact? What for: like a protection against pickpockets.

[eduth biggaryahoo]

Yeah,  I have done slash pockets, but it has been years.  I am actually adding slash pockets to a finished pair of sweat pants for my mother in law.  I am going to have to guess on the shape & size.  I am a little disappointed that the only way to print these pictures & instructions is with paying for a higher level of membership.  But, at least I got a little refresher on how to construct the pocket.  I am also making a button-front cardigan sweatshirt in matching color to the bottoms.

[trenessa]

This was really useful, thank you!! I made my son some pants for preschool, and I think I took them up a notch by adding slash pockets.

[kellyhogaboom]

Great job, Karen. A lovely tutorial.

[mikeasaurus]

sharp, and simple.