1.) Sew around the size of opening 15-20 stitches per inch.
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Slash ==> |\_______/| Be careful not to cut stitching.
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2.) Press open so stitching doesn't show on right side.
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3.) On the stitching line, sew fabric/lining pocket to top part of opening so that the right side of pocket will be seen through the opening. (fuschia 1 to fuschia 1)
4.) welt is 1&1/2 inch wide and 1 inch longer than button hole
___________ fold in half, wrong sides together.
|right side |\
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5.) Sew welt on 3 sides of the opening (bottom and sides) so that the fold is at the top and the right side is seen through the opening and completely covers up opening. (fuschia 3 to fuschia 2,3,4 see welt diagram)
6.) Sew lining part of pocket to bottom and sides of opening. Stitch pocket pieces together.
ejm (aka llizard) ©2000
Toronto Ontario Canada
