How to sew a pocket on a bag

Most bag patterns already come with suggestions for internal pockets to make, but this is one area of the bag where you can go to town and really customize it

How to sew a pocket on the outside of a bag or on lining - your choice! Make it even easier - download the free pocket sewing template now!

Personally, I love a slip pocket, they are perfect for any items you wish to find quickly and easily - in my case mobile phone and car keys. Especially if I have a large bag

I’ve gotten a lot of questions lately on how to add a side pocket to a bag or backpack, so

Learn how to create your own pattern and sew a cargo pocket onto pants, shorts or a tote bag.

Happy Thursday! Today I'll be showing how you can easily add a simple slip pocket to the inside of almost any tote bag pattern in just a few short steps. You'll want to add your pocket before the lining of your bag is put together. It's much easier to do while everything is still flat. This was originally posted as part of the Workshop Tote Sew Along. Want to make a tote too? Find all the posts here: Workshop Tote Sew Along Pick up a copy of the pattern here: Workshop Tote Pattern Share your…

Most bag patterns already come with suggestions for internal pockets to make, but this is one area of the bag where you can go to town and really customize it

I am officially rubbish at mobile phones. I can’t do text speak, I can’t work out how to send a photo and until recently, I was constantly ...

One of the first projects most new sewists tackle is a Simple Tote Bag Tutorial. It'a the perfect project for beginners & teaches basics.