Give Your Skinny Jeans a Makeover: How to Make More Room in Your Pockets (Hand Sewn)

Are you tired of struggling to fit your phone, wallet, and keys into your skinny jeans’ pockets? Do you wish you had more room to store your essentials without sacrificing style? Look no further! With a few simple steps and some basic sewing skills, you can give your skinny jeans a makeover and make more room in your pockets.

Step 1: Prepare Your Pants

Flip your pants inside out to reveal the pockets that you will be extending. This will give you a better view of the pocket’s construction and make it easier to work on.

Step 2: Cut Open the Pocket

Using your fabric scissors, cut the bottom of the pocket open. Cut above the original stitching and preserve as much of the original pocket as possible. Be careful not to cut too much fabric, as this can weaken the pocket’s structure.

Step 3: Measure and Cut Your Fabric

Measure the length of the fabric you want to extend. Measure the length and width of the original pocket and write these measurements down. Add one inch to the length (L+1in) and do the same for the width (W+1in). Next, double the width for your final calculation (W+1) *2).

Take your piece of fabric and trace your measurements onto the material. It may be easier to fold the large piece of fabric in half, so you only have to trace and cut once. Ensure your two cut pieces of fabric are the same size.

Step 4: Align and Pin the Fabric

In order to make sure that the pocket will be successful, align the piece of cloth to the pocket. If the measurements are accurate, fold your piece in half where the fold is the bottom. Pin the cloth to the bottom of the original pocket and the sides as well.

Step 5: Sew the New Pocket

Fold the two cut pieces in half widthwise. For designed fabric, make sure the dull side is facing you. Mark a line half an inch above the raw edge on the bottom side and the side opposite of the fold. Take your needle and thread and sew along your marked lines. Keep the stitches small and close together for durability.

Step 6: Attach the New Pocket

Flip the new pockets inside out to hide the stitching and expose the outside pattern. On your original pocket, mark a straight line a half an inch above the raw edge. Take your two new pocket squares and place them inside the old pockets with the opening matching the old pockets.

Stitch the new pocket together by going along your marked line on the original pocket. Avoid stitching the opening shut by only joining one original layer and one new layer all around your pocket.

Step 7: Finish and Enjoy

Once finished, pull your new pocket downwards and make sure it is attached tightly. You can use a clothes iron to iron the pocket if you want it to be flatter.

And that’s it! You’ve successfully made more room in your skinny jeans’ pockets. With these simple steps, you can now fit more of your essentials without sacrificing style.

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