Sewing a hole in a pocket is a simple task that anyone can learn to do. By following these steps and using the right tools, materials, and techniques, you can easily mend any holes in your pockets without spending too much time or money. This tutorial is perfect for shorts pockets, as well as pant pockets.
- Sew a curved line up and over the hole to make the bottom of the pocket not flat anymore.
- Zig zag stitch or hand stitch the hole closed.
- Shorten the pocket a bit by sewing a straight line across the entire bottom.
- If there is a hole in the bottom edge, sew a new seam and make the pocket a little smaller or grab the hole, lay it down flat, and sew it closed.
- Drill into the end grain to create weak joints.
One of the keys to fixing or mending a pocket lining is to determine if the hole is in the seam or in the fabric itself. Once you know where the hole is, you know what to do to mend the problem.
Sewing the hole closed is essential for maintaining the integrity of the pocket. Line up the opposite side of the hole that you are going to join, sew the second stitch directly across from the first, and stitch the upper edge of the zipper to one end of the pocket piece as close to the seam as possible.
Small holes or minor tears can be addressed using simple techniques like hand stitching, sewing a new seam, or using iron on interfacing. Remember to open the stitches when closing the pockets to prevent damage during the fitting process.
📹 How to fix a pocket with holes – diy sewing project – #43
In this video, I’ll show you how to fix the holes in your shorts pockets. — Music — Infinite Perspective by Kevin MacLeod is …
📹 How to Hand Sew an Invisible Stitch (Tutorial)
A step-by-step demonstration on how to hand sew an invisible stitch (AKA hidden stitch, ladder stitch, blind stitch or slip stitch).
I’m so impressed! – especially that you managed to sew the seams with your machine! I just finished a similar repair, replacing one entire side of a pocket in a pair of cargo pants. I was able to do two seams by machine, but the other two were by hand. What a neat tidy job you made of it! Thank you for sharing.
I have no idea how you were able to sew that on a sewing machine. Such tight corners, how you were able to get only the layer you were working on… I usually just close off (sew shut) the damaged portion, or sew a lining, then sew it in to the original pocket leaving the damaged portion in place for reinforcement. But, you did it. Good on yer. I have actually used old in tact socks as pockets. Not, mind you, in anything fancy…
Oh my God, I cannot thank you enough for this article! I’ve tried for years to figure out how this was done! In crochet and knitting we use almost the same type of stitch but it’s called the mattress stitch. I can’t believe I didn’t put the two together and realize it would be used this way in hand sewing. What a DUH moment for me! Again, thanks a million for the article!
Thank you, gonna try this on a ripped jacket I found thrifting. It has three small rips under the right armpit, although not even noticeable unless one raises their arm. *Update, this came out better than I expected. For the first time sewing I appreciate the ease of a tutorial. Plus many guys don’t learn hand sewing so now I picked up something new my mom doesn’t have to do for me anymore!
I used this method to fix my son’s fuzzy robe. I figured out after I was almost done that I should have been sewing from the outside, not the inside. The good news is this stitch is easy to undo so it worked out well. One wouldn’t even know it was stitched if it wasn’t for the fact that the material had some jagged edges and so it didn’t line up well in some spots, but other places you can’t even tell. Thanks for the vid.
i am hand sewing and making a dress for the first time (i dont have a sewing machine) as a rookie u want to ask what kind of stitch would be best used to sew it? should I use a zigzag stitch for example before using the invisible stitch showed in this article? what kind of stitch should I use first? I would really appreciate it if someone could give me input.
Used this tutorial to fix my purple unicorn thx for this vid bc my mom was so proud she was like ” OoOoO your so good a sewing” Lol she doesn’t know I literally watched a vid on it but what she doesn’t know won’t kill her 😂 😆 also this article is great for beginners who want to learn ladder stitch I give this a thumbs up!👍
Thank you for this article! It was my first time stitching ever and I used this technique to fix a tear in a blanket my grandma gave me. The tip about going straight across / perpendicular was very helpful. On my first attempt I went too far diagonal and the resulting stitch looked very “bunched up” when pulled tight. The tip about hiding the thread tail was also great. You da best!
Fuck yeah! I did the it!! 😄 Just bought this pillow and it tore taking the tag off. I REALLY didn’t want to exchance an otherwise perfect piece. This helped SO much. Looks so good. Can’t even tell. I’ve only ever sewn on a few buttons. Might have a go at some tore stuffed animals I’ve been needing to fix next.😅