How to sew an inseam pocket and invisible zipper in the same seam? Easy, straight forward tutorial

Learn how to sew an inseam pocket and invisible zipper on the same seam. If you're looking to improve your sewing skills, or your a beginner who wants to learn to sew this step by step guide will show you how in this sewing tutorial.
Many sewers know how to install a zipper, and know how to place a pocket in a seam. But not many sewing books and tutorials teach you how to sew both on the same seam. This is probably a more advanced technique, and i would recommend having experience with doing both these practices alone before trying together. I will be releasing more videos in the coming weeks to cover these.
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Skip ahead:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Pattern pieces
0:55 - Interfacing
1:46 - Preparing Zipper
3:00 - Constructing Pocket
10:35 - Joining Front & back pattern
13:19 - Insert Invisible zipper
18:20 - Final Touches
Check out my other tutorial here where i take you through the steps of installing an invisible zipper:
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[@larkkay]

Thanks so much! Also I learned new tips ( such as ironing the zipper).

[@elfiesew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bloomfieldartsacademyatsac4033]

Excellent. I've watched it several times before I felt confident and comfortable enough to execute my own. I had purchased a pattern where the garment had an inseam pocket and invisible zipper in the same seam. However, its instruction were less than clear, down right awful. Leaving me on the cusp of giving up and not installing the pocket. But after watching your tutorial I was extremely excited by my success. Thank you.

[@elfiesew]

Excellent! Sewing pattern instructions can be so hit and miss with how much information they provide on a step, and it can leave you feeling so frustrated. I'm glad you found my video to help and I hope the rest of your garment comes together as successfully!

[@cathycarlstrom8130]

Thank you very much for this tutorial!!! Your directions and explanations are extremely clear and allowed me to have 100% success the first time!! I never believed I would be able to find such great help for exactly what I need for my project. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks again from Minnesota, USA!

[@elfiesew]

Great to hear that you succeeded first time! It feels great when that happens. I hope the rest of your project goes as smoothly for you.

[@kristiheiser5012]

Thank you for such a clear tutorial. I used your method sewing along with you to add pockets to the Deer & Doe Orchidee dress pattern. It turned out perfectly, thanks so much!

[@elfiesew]

That is the exact dress I'm wearing in the video thumbnail! Such a great dress, glad you found the tutorial helpful!

[@pepperminthomecrafts8269]

Thank you for making this video! New subbie here. Take care

[@elfiesew]

Thanks for subbing!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Thank you!

[@elfiesew]

You're welcome!

[@beccariley7687]

I love how you have paced this, thank you so much. ❤

[@elfiesew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annh.8290]

Lovely, just what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@elfiesew]

You're very welcome!

[@badompatience1301]

Perfectly understood, I really do love this...❤❤♥️😍

[@elfiesew]

I'm so glad! Enjoy!

[@ohdarah]

you've saved my life. Thank you!

[@elfiesew]

Glad it helped!

[@jen3472]

This is the best tutorial I found for this technique! Thank you so much!

[@elfiesew]

Glad it was helpful! Its one of my favourite pattern hacks to do so having a reliable technique makes me confident to always try it.

[@merijnsmals1169]

Thanks for this very clear tutorail! Just what I needed for making a wedding dress for a friend!

[@elfiesew]

You’re welcome 😊 What an amazing project! Enjoy creating your friends dream dress.

[@lilliemagongoa9875]

I was stressed thank you so much on your video ❤I managed to sew both the zipper and pocket 👌

[@elfiesew]

Wonderful!

[@genevieve4227]

Great tutorial, thank you. I really like how you explained the pitfalls and what to watch out for - I'm in Aotearoa New Zealand

[@elfiesew]

Glad it was helpful! Sometimes it can be hard to know where you have gone wrong learning something new so i try my best to point out the common mistakes.

[@lenamari9206]

Amazing, exactly what I was looking for and you explain it so well 🤩 greetings from Norway

[@elfiesew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NaomiThole]

❤❤ thank you, I was really struggling on how to put the pocket and the zip but watching this video has made it easy for me, I pray to find a mentor like you.😊

[@elfiesew]

I'm so glad it helped. You'll use it all the time now you know how, enjoy!

[@cecedubois5147]

This tutorial was so helpful, thank you!!

[@elfiesew]

You're so welcome!

[@tomjerry505]

Thank you!! great explanation!

[@elfiesew]

Glad it helped!

[@Erika_sews]

Great tutorial! 👌

[@elfiesew]

Thanks!

[@sandrataylor9122]

Very excellent instructions! Thank you!!! I am in Alabama, USA

[@elfiesew]

I'm please you found it informative. And hello to Alabama!

[@florencesowah1847]

Great Tutorial!! ❤. Thanks a lot!!

[@elfiesew]

You're welcome!

[@brittany45]

This is really useful. I live alone so back zippers are a no-go, so I do side zips instead and I really didn't want to give up my pockets. May I ask why we double stitch the zipper however? Is it just to reinforce it?

[@elfiesew]

I find that anchoring the zipper with the first row of stitches means on the second row i can focus on getting my stitch line as close to my teeth as possible without adjusting the placement of my zipper. You can skip this step if you are happy to go straight in.

[@user-gx8ez7zy5y]

How would you do this with a lining on a skirt?

[@elfiesew]

Sew the outer layer as shown here, and then sew the lining layer separately leaving the side seam open where the zipper will be. Join the layers as your garment requires (usually at the waistband for a skirt), and then hand stitch the lining around the zipper on the inside of the garment to complete.

[@softinthesky]

Thanks for this tutorial, now I feel more confident about trying this technique. What if the top part of the pocket is attached to the waist (in a dress)? will it change anything ?

[@elfiesew]

If your pocket is anchored at the waist seam, the construction won't differ too much. All you will need to change is when you attach the second pocket bag piece, instead of sewing a full circle around the edge of your pocket, you will sew from the bottom corner of the box you make up to top edge of the pocket. You will then sew a second line in the seam allowance above the pocket up to the waist seam, to close it in your side seam. You should then be able to carry on as your pattern instructions say catching the top of the pocket in your waist seam. The zip would then go in as shown here. Good luck with your first attempt!

[@softinthesky]

@@elfiesew thanks so much!

[@chocomallows2559]

Do you have a video for this as well?

[@beha656]

Hi! Subscribe for you ♥️

[@elfiesew]

Thank you and welcome!

[@user-zp1ir1fd9l]

hello, lots of operation to stitch a zipper pocket.....

[@elfiesew]

As you get used to the technique you may find you can skip steps and still get a reliable neat finish. I cover all steps so that beginners can follow along confidently.

[@houdacookies]

Thank you i wanted to make a skirt without cutting the back for a zipper placement ! This is the perfect solution thnx alot 🤍

[@elfiesew]

You're welcome 😊