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Step 7Step 7: Making the pockets
We will be making the pockets separate from the kilt and then attaching them. This is both easy and allows the pleats in the kilt to move. We will have two side "Cargo" pockets and a back pocket. The measurements are approximate, don't sweat it if you're a little off. Also, feel free to make the pockets bigger or smaller if you wish.
First the back pocket. Cut a piece of fabric 7 inches wide by 15 inches long.
Hem both short edges 1/2 inch.
Fold 1 short edge over 5 inches, making sure the hemmed edge is facing out. Then fold the other edge over about 1 1/2 inches, again facing the hemmed side out. (there should be about a 1 inch gap between these flaps)
Sew the long edges together about 1/2 inch from the edge.
Once the pocket is sewn together turn it inside out, or rather rightside out since you should have sewn it together inside out.
Press with an iron.
Run another seam alone the long edge about 1/4 inch in from the edge. This will hold the flap in the gap down and keep your pocket flat.
Now fold the short end over the long, with the gap coming down over the front of the pocket and attach the snaps.
Now the cargo pockets.
First cut a piece of fabric 9 inches by 28 inches.
Hem the short edges 1/2 inch.
Fold 1 short edge over 9 1/2 inches, making sure the hemmed edge is facing out. Then fold the other edge over 2 inch, again facing the hemmed side out. (there should be about a 2 inch gap between these flaps)
Sew the long edges together about 1/2 inch from the edge.
Once the pockets are sewn together turn them inside out, or rather rightside out since you sewed them together inside out.
Press with an iron.
Run another seam alone the long edge about 1/4 inch in from the edge. This will hold the flap in the gap down and keep your pocket flat.
Now fold the short end over the long, the fold of the crease should be right in the center of the 2 inch gap. Then attach the snaps on the flap. (pictured are 3 snaps along the top. They will be to attach the pocket to the kilt and explained in the next step)
First the back pocket. Cut a piece of fabric 7 inches wide by 15 inches long.
Hem both short edges 1/2 inch.
Fold 1 short edge over 5 inches, making sure the hemmed edge is facing out. Then fold the other edge over about 1 1/2 inches, again facing the hemmed side out. (there should be about a 1 inch gap between these flaps)
Sew the long edges together about 1/2 inch from the edge.
Once the pocket is sewn together turn it inside out, or rather rightside out since you should have sewn it together inside out.
Press with an iron.
Run another seam alone the long edge about 1/4 inch in from the edge. This will hold the flap in the gap down and keep your pocket flat.
Now fold the short end over the long, with the gap coming down over the front of the pocket and attach the snaps.
Now the cargo pockets.
First cut a piece of fabric 9 inches by 28 inches.
Hem the short edges 1/2 inch.
Fold 1 short edge over 9 1/2 inches, making sure the hemmed edge is facing out. Then fold the other edge over 2 inch, again facing the hemmed side out. (there should be about a 2 inch gap between these flaps)
Sew the long edges together about 1/2 inch from the edge.
Once the pockets are sewn together turn them inside out, or rather rightside out since you sewed them together inside out.
Press with an iron.
Run another seam alone the long edge about 1/4 inch in from the edge. This will hold the flap in the gap down and keep your pocket flat.
Now fold the short end over the long, the fold of the crease should be right in the center of the 2 inch gap. Then attach the snaps on the flap. (pictured are 3 snaps along the top. They will be to attach the pocket to the kilt and explained in the next step)
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