How to sew an Italian pocket with precision?

The Italian pocket is an elegant and discreet style, often used for trousers, skirts, and jackets . It is integrated directly into the garment seam, providing a neat, professional finish.

In this article, discover how to sew an Italian pocket step by step .

How to prepare the Italian pocket seam

• Place the pocket bag right sides together on the garment.
• Sew at 1 cm starting from the top down to the corner of the seam allowance.

How to turn and press the pocket seam

• Turn everything right side out and press the seam allowances toward the pocket bag.
• Carefully make the corners stand out and make sure the seam remains hidden under the garment.
• The seam allowances must be flattened to avoid bulk.

How to attach the pocket bag and topstitch the seam

• Topstitch between 1.5 and 0.1 cm from the edge according to the desired look.
• The topstitching starts from the top of the garment to the angle (make a short backstitch along the continuation of the angle to hold it securely).

How to attach the pocket to the garment

• Place the side piece under the pocket bag and the garment .
• Pin the whole assembly at the waist and underarm.
• Turn the piece right side out and sew the two pieces together at 1 cm .
• Overlock the edges for a clean finish.

Conclusion: 

The Italian pocket requires a little more skill, but it adds a touch of elegance and discretion to the garments.

Key takeaway:

• Mark the notches and pin securely before sewing.
• Press carefully to avoid bulk.
• Topstitch neatly to reinforce the pocket.
• Join and overlock the edges for a neat finish.

With these steps, your Italian pockets will be perfectly integrated and invisible once sewn .