Monday Morning Inspiration

Good Morning Everyone!! I hope your new week is off to a great start. 

So many of you enjoyed last week's post on cartridge pleats, so I thought I would showcase another technique, the welt pocket. A beautifully executed welt pocket can give a garment a touch of tailored class like no other technique. I have a feeling though that many of you have already started to cringe at just the thought of putting in a welt pocket, but be sure to scroll to the end as I have added some tools that will help you master welt pockets.

The skirt below is a wonderful example of how a simple, but beautiful welt pocket can be a perfect detail.

Check out this pocket. Vintage garments always have such lovely accents.

For the person who likes a challenge and some extra work.

I love this jacket!!! The lining, piping and then the pockets make for the perfect accents.

Here's another beauty accented with a bow.

The curved welt pocket.

Accented with stitching and a leather arrow.

Incorporated into a seam. If you don't look closely, you could miss the pocket.

A zippered welt.

Beautifully executed bias stripes.

Accented with pick stitching.

A crescent shaped lip.

A shaped pocket. The rivets are a nice touch with the denim.

A little origami.

An interior pocket with a small flap and a button loop closure.

Given a bow feel.

For those who really want a challenge.....

and then a challenge on steroids!!!!! Take note that this is a double pocket. Amazing!

Welt pockets can be added just as a design detail with no functionality.

Here's a video from Peggy Sagers on making a simple welt pocket.

Some years ago I purchased this tool for making welt pockets. It's a very useful tool.

You can find it HERE.
The trick to making great welt pockets is just to practice....like just about any other technique. The video and the tool won't render the special pockets like I've shown above, but once you've mastered the basic pocket, you'll be ready to take on something a little more challenging.
Wishing you a lovely week!
Rhonda