Sew the Perfect Jeans Front Pocket: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

[@Thelaststitch]

👖Grab the free jeans-making tool kit www.thelaststitch.com/free-download-patterns-and-templates-for-sewing-jeans

[@JebbAdams]

Thank you very much Mademoiselle Johanna; from this 69 year old, young man in Montreal Canada! I started sewing 3 months ago. My goal is to make jeans that I can wear! I am learning as much as I can from your awesome book! I purchased your book on-line a week ago & I am already making progress. Thanks again for sharing your expertise! Merci beaucoup!

[@lorddiablo8575]

Very detail with step-by-step narration explaining what to do, how to do and why do that ! Very useful tutorial video for beginners, and Thanks for Sharing !

[@jrfarias5044]

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[@jrfarias5044]

Thank you!

[@gisellelawrence2367]

This is the best tutorial ever. I use this video every time i have to sew jeans and they look perfect each time! From Trinidad and Tobago

[@robynjury4403]

This is a SUPERB tutorial, super clear, to the point, well illustrated and visually pleasing. Would you consider having a range of links like this as part of your jeans book? You have a real gift for teaching.

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you! The plan is to make a set of videos leading up to the publishing of the book and then I will create a jeans sewing resource section on my website with the videos, list of jeans patterns, vendors etc 👍

[@jantorejensen]

@@Thelaststitch The book is great too, but tutorials help headscratching disappear 😍

[@cherylp.3347]

Looks so professional, you’re such a good seamstress. Great information, thanks.

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you! I do feel a little bit pressure to create good looking sewing when doing video and taking photos, but it also really helps me hone my skills since I'm so concentrated when sewing like this 🙂

[@MefeUwotu]

THE best video i've come across to help sewing up jeans, thank you !!

[@Oldworldmom]

This is an amazing playlist it has helped me make my own pair of jeans from scratch and i tried watching tons of other videos... but none were as good as yours. Thanks so much for making the video simple, yet perfectly explaining how to do each step. You made something very scary to do and complicated be a piece of cake! God bless

[@Collection_of_unseen_nature]

OMG i really love it! How easy is this now when this perfect guide is here! Thank you! xoxo

[@Thelaststitch]

So happy to hear you liked it! A lot of dedication went into making this video, really wanted to nail the visual teaching aspect!

[@daphnebroens6768]

YES this video convinced me to buy the book when it is released. So well explained and in detail. Greetings from The Netherlands

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you so very much! The tutorials in the book are done very much in the same format as the videos I've created, but with even more tips and details.

[@dolcearchivez]

your instructions are awesome!! so clear and easy to follow

[@caraid9263]

this is so swesome, thank you! I have a pattern with great fit, but does not have front pockets so I wanted to add them to make the pants look more store-bought professional!

[@Oldworldmom]

You have an amazing gift of teaching, keep it up!

[@tinamac916]

Nice visual step by step and tips for making pockets like this. I hadn't thought of making jeans but I might give it a try.

[@Thelaststitch]

Happy to hear you found the video inspirational, apart from a few things that are different (like the zipper installation) it's much easier to sew jeans than it might look 😊

[@jamesnacy6249]

I love your book, and I love your videos. Thanks so much for sharing you knowledge and experience!

[@janfranklin2114]

Thank you for providing the patterns.

[@Thelaststitch]

Happy to share, it's easy to put together and not all jeans sewing patterns comes with the type of pockets that are similar to RTW jeans so it's nice to have that option 😊

[@gretelnusspaumer7233]

Could not be better. Many thanks!

[@vegababes123]

I have ordered ur book waiting for it to arrive can't wait so excitied

[@jo-annscherer5166]

Thank you so much! Your videos are EXCELLENT!!

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Johanna!! Wonderful vlog.. Looks absolutely fabulous.. Thank you.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@sueplyer3948]

Hi thank you so much for the information and pattern. I have a Bernina Sewing Machine and I kept trying to see what foot you were using for the demonstration. Was number 8?

[@Thelaststitch]

Yes! It's so good for sewing over many layers of denim!

[@sueplyer3948]

Thank you

[@christinaastreha]

Thanks a lot.You're saving me.

[@Elsiebezuidenhout]

Thank you so much for this awesome video. It helped me out

[@Allycat3270]

Joanne thank you for this great tutorial on sewing jeans and just in time too as I am going to be making the Mountain Top jeans from Itch to Stitch I docso love your videos

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you! That makes me super happy to hear and good luck with your jeans project!

[@lindabridges445]

Very nice instructions and video. Just an fyi, the pocket you are calling a coin pocket used to be called a watch pocket. That's when men carried pocket watches and they were working in their jeans. The watch chain attached to the closest belt loop.

[@Thelaststitch]

Jeans have such a fascinating history, I love that aspect of doing this work. I've also heard it being called ticket pocket, for those small old train tickets that could fit into a pocket, but watch pocket must have been the original purpose with this pocket, right?

[@lindabridges445]

@@Thelaststitch I think that was its original purpose. My grandfather worked as conductor on a railroad so the pocket was probably on a suit vest. Maybe on his slacks. My Dad worked on a ranch and the pocket was on his pants of some sort. I'm assuming they were jeans. I'm 74 so this was in 1920s to 40's in South Texas.

[@viddy8379]

Wonderful directions Johanna, Thanks again. Did you say your books were in Australia yet? What is your jeans pattern please

[@Thelaststitch]

Hi! My two first books Sewing Activewear and Master the Coverstitch Machines are available for book stores to carry in Australia via an Australian printer, and I get some sales from there each month, so some Aussie (on-line?) book shops must carry them. The jeans pattern I'm sewing right now (which is shown in the video) is one I have drafted myself 🙂

[@TN58CLOTHING]

This is a great tutorial thank you

[@garyhoward4064]

How do you sew (add additional) pockets onto the Jeans. Particularly side pockets.

[@jay84233]

Hi! Great step by step tutorial. Very easy to follow. BUT I think at 3.23 you turned the shield wrong on the lining. It covers the front & coin pocket after sewing the curved edge closed.

[@Thelaststitch]

Ah, that could be because I'm doing a french seam and thus showing the reverse way of laying the pieces, hope it didn't was too confusing!

[@සරා-ඵ8ත]

Thank you techer i am srilanka 😘😘 it ia near the india 😘😘 you are great techer 😌😌

[@sanjay_media]

This is really helpful, I have placed the order at Amazon india for your book “ Sewing Jeans” , I don’t know why but they are showing delivery period of 4 weeks. I am not really sure that , I will get the book.

[@allanrebenito8962]

i like it ,great tutorial👍👍👍

[@jrfarias5044]

Thank you!

[@sakshichongdar8934]

How will i get the measurements of the pocket?

[@tabor5]

you know how jean pockets typically have that ripple effect in between the two sewed lines, how does one replicate this? in order to make it look less handmade and more like a factory/originally apart of the jeans

[@kimberleyjane2338]

Your top stitching skills are to die for. I can actually sew fairly well, but top stitching, I avoid, because by that point, I can't risk, it, 😅🤣😂

[@victormoreno803]

Which fabric is best as a lining ?

[@akifalmadatov85]

Super good

[@brightasare7583]

Very perfect

[@mmahim2950]

Welcome to your company and to you. I live in Kamal Bangladesh. I have been working as a tailor for 15 years and I have worked as an assistant sample man in garments so I want to work as a swing operator in your company. Please comment back.

[@stitchhappensbytamaria4481]

Thank you 🙏🏽💙

[@lucilledaub5991]

Love your video.

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you!

[@IEXECUTIVE]

@@Thelaststitch what fabric do you use for the pocket bag?

[@charlinegiroud9872]

Thank you very much for the tutorial. I would suggest a modification of your pattern, sorry but it was an eye-opener for me.. I make the outer part (or curvy part) ~5mm wider than the inner part. When i baste everything together i do it in a way that the pocket is not laying flat (the outer part makes a bump, not sure that what i'm saying makes sens). In this way, when you wear your jeans there is no fold on the back pocket, I noticed that you didn't do it for your jeans. The advantage is also that it's easier to put your hands in your pockets ;-)

[@Thelaststitch]

I think I get what you mean like an additional upwards curve before the side seam? For my upcoming jeans book I will have a few different versions, with a curve and also one that is more rectangular but maybe you are referring to another version? I'm intrigued 😊

[@charlinegiroud9872]

​@@Thelaststitch it's not related to the shape of the pocket opening, still not sure how to explain it (haha, my lousy English). put the garment on a flat surface and the seam lines will match perfectly on the side. Put it on your waist and hips the side seams won't match because of the curvature of the body and the thickness of the fabric. For a nice result, they should match on a curvy body and not on a flat surface. The outer part (the opening) needs more ease than the inner part (shield). This is why the side seam is not straight when you wear your jeans and a fold is created on the pocket shield, in other words, your pattern doesn't take into account the curvature of the body. photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMWWhuQu3QRUyArxuMmnrAZJ2pauc7CpSBmopLT

[@amyoungil]

@@charlinegiroud9872 I am intrigued but I couldn't get the link to work.

[@alifaraz3897]

Nice 👍 👏

[@pinsandneedlesx8825]

Can i use these on men jeans.its a trouser pattern that i want to turn into jeans for hubsy

[@Thelaststitch]

Yes! The pocket pattern pieces comes in two sizes, so it should fit most adults, but measure a pair of jeans that your hubby already has and adjust if needed.

[@pinsandneedlesx8825]

@@Thelaststitch thank you for sharing it

[@Chowah]

we need a video on how to use the downloaded pieces with our own Pattern. I can't figure it out for some reason...not intuitive

[@KedirkebatoKedir]

Please send as me the all part of photo pattern jeans

[@simonehaffner4222]

Intéressant mais en français ce serait mieux

[@jessyacraba4952]

Hi mam i love your sewing i dowlod the sample why not appread in my email

[@sodiqlils9375]

I Love the way u teach he can I chat u up or hw can I let you know what about too sow so u can put me true psl help me out???

[@sodiqlils9375]

Psl help me out?

[@175dee9]

Following step for step and the coin pocket will not show on the front it’s hidden, im confused

[@BADRUBULDURA]

☺☺☺

[@lorenaodaniel5102]

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[@ogtibreborn8487]

Wow amazing tutorial thank you so much