Master Four Essential Pocket Types for Professional Finishes
Learn how to sew beautifully neat pockets that elevate any garment. In this practical, confidence-building workshop, you’ll create a set of pocket samples and learn the techniques behind four of the most versatile pocket styles.
What You’ll Learn
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Patch Pockets with Flaps – crisp edges, perfect corners, and neat topstitching
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In-Seam Pockets – smooth insertion and how to avoid pocket gaping
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Bluff Pockets – the tailored, low-bulk alternative to patch pockets
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Safari Pockets – structured pleats, flaps, and topstitching details
Ideal For
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Beginners ready to level up
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Confident sewists wanting polished, professional finishing
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Shirt, jacket, dress, and utility-style garment makers
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Diploma students building technical samples
You’ll Leave With
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Four finished pocket samples
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Clear construction steps you can use again and again
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Tips for accuracy, pressing, and stitching
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The confidence to add pockets beautifully to future makes
What’s Included
All fabrics and materials for your samples
Expert, friendly guidance throughout
Tea, coffee, and sweet treats
A lovely, practical workshop that gives your garments a truly professional touch.
Lunch is not included so please feel free to bring your own, or make sue of the lovely Cafe we have onsite.
Master Four Essential Pocket Types for Professional Finishes
Learn how to sew beautifully neat pockets that elevate any garment. In this practical, confidence-building workshop, you’ll create a set of pocket samples and learn the techniques behind four of the most versatile pocket styles.
What You’ll Learn
-
Patch Pockets with Flaps – crisp edges, perfect corners, and neat topstitching
-
In-Seam Pockets – smooth insertion and how to avoid pocket gaping
-
Bluff Pockets – the tailored, low-bulk alternative to patch pockets
-
Safari Pockets – structured pleats, flaps, and topstitching details
Ideal For
-
Beginners ready to level up
-
Confident sewists wanting polished, professional finishing
-
Shirt, jacket, dress, and utility-style garment makers
-
Diploma students building technical samples
You’ll Leave With
-
Four finished pocket samples
-
Clear construction steps you can use again and again
-
Tips for accuracy, pressing, and stitching
-
The confidence to add pockets beautifully to future makes
What’s Included
All fabrics and materials for your samples
Expert, friendly guidance throughout
Tea, coffee, and sweet treats
A lovely, practical workshop that gives your garments a truly professional touch.
Lunch is not included so please feel free to bring your own, or make sue of the lovely Cafe we have onsite.
Workshop Info
Included in all workshops
Free parking all day at Blackminster Business Park.
10% off bookings for future workshops *
Plenty of tea, coffee and cakes to keep you sewing and making. **
* Discount applies to purchases and bookings made whilst attending a workshop.
** We will try to accommodate dietary requirements wherever possible provided we are supplied with information before the workshop.
Please remember to bring your own lunch with you. Alternatively there are two cafes on site at the Blackminster Business Park.
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