Pocket is really useful on your garment bag. It can be used to store your shoes, socks, and also other smaller things of clothing. Cutting your bag pocket is a simple process and needs only a few minutes. An additional sewing can also considerably increase the usefulness of your garment bags. The following information will tell you about how to make pockets for a garment bag.
The first thing that you have to do in making pocket for bag is that you have to measure the general dimension of your pockets. You can use a pattern in order to cut pockets of the equal size.
Then you can cut out the pockets. Each of your pockets can be made form either two pieces of fabric or from a single piece folded over in creating the entire pocket.
After that you can match the two pocket pieces with the right sides together. Sew a 1/2 inch seam around your pocket. You have to be sure to leave the opening at the top or your pocket will not be functional.
You have to trim the corners. Ensure to give the finishing threads a tog before trimming off the excess. Finish the edges of your pockets. The hem of your pockets reinforces it to keep your pocket from wearing out or even tearing through.
For the last, you need to turn your pocket inside out. Lay the newly created pocket on the ironing board and then press it to smooth out any wrinkles. Your pocket will be sewed onto your garment bag at the later stage.