Photo Guide to Sewing a Single-Welt Pocket

A welt pocket is a type of pocket used in clothing construction, where a small piece of fabric is sewn into the garment to create a pocket. Welt pockets are often used in jackets, coats, and other outerwear, and they are known for their clean, professional look.

These are created by cutting a slit in the fabric, then inserting a strip of fabric (the welt) over the opening.

It provides a neat, finished edge for the pocket and helps prevent items from falling out. The pocket itself is created by cutting a separate piece of fabric and sewing it behind the welt. In a single-welt pocket, only one strip of fabric (the welt) is used to create the pocket opening. In a double-welt pocket, two strips of fabric are used to create a more substantial opening. Welt pockets are commonly found in jackets, coats, and other outerwear and can add a professional touch to your sewing projects.

In this welt pocket tutorial, you will learn how to sew a single-welt pocket. The author of this tutorial has included helpful photos to guide you through each step of the process. Even if you’re a beginner seamstress, you can create a beautiful, functional welt pocket with this tutorial. Whether you’re using the photos in this tutorial for a Grainline Studios Tamarack Jacket or any other project, you’ll be able to learn the ins and outs of welt pocket construction.

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I am just smitten with this felt gingerbread house bag. This would make such a sweet special Christmas accessory for a kid. It’s a free pattern at Benzie Design, designed by Gracie from Hello Gracie Makes. It’s packed with adorable gingerbread house details, like swirls and stripes and scallops adoring the doors and windows.

And while all those details might seem like this would be a complicated pattern, it’s actually not. The bag itself is made from felt, which makes finishes edges unnecessary. (All of those scalloped edges are just cut from felt, no edge finishing required.) The strap is super simple, made from rope with knotted ends. And all those details are made with some basic hand embroidery stitches. Sparkle felt makes it extra cute.

The striped scallop roof is actually the top flap of the bag. A magnetic snap makes it a secure closure. The rope straps are attached through felt loops at the side of the bag.

They rate this project as an intermediate level, and it should take about 6 hours to make start to finish. That’s doable for a Saturday project or a couple of evenings. Full color photos step you through the entire process.

The project includes a shopping list for all of your supplies. They’ve got a shop so you can order all of them from Benzie if you like and get exactly the supplies used in the project. I noticed it includes a pair of scallop shears, which makes cutting all the scalloped edges for the roof and around the door a breeze.

Finished dimensions of the little felt gingerbread bag are approximately 6 ½” wide x 7 ½” tall. That’s the perfect size to hold a small book, a small toy, or a notepad and some cute pens.

Go to Benzie Design to get the tutorial and free pattern for the felt gingerbread house bag.

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