How To Make A Jetted Pocket
So I uploaded a video to Tik-Tok on how to make a jetted pocket. The format of tik-tok does not really allow for time and more explanation on the drafting of the pocket itself. I want to just explain this method in a little bit more detail for added clarity.
The best steps and order of operations for making a jetted pocket.
Create a pattern.
Cut out all necessary pieces.
Cut and prepare the pieces. Fuse jet pieces, mark pocket opening on the body fabric, jet piece, and pocket bag.
That is pretty much it. As long as you keep your workspace clear, work patiently and with confidence you should come out with a nice pocket for yourself!
This photo here shows the drafting of all the pieces you will need for the pocket.
Jets/Pocket Facing and the pocket bag.
Steps to draft this (*please note all horizontal and vertical lines are perpendicular and or parallel to each other):
Draw a horizontal line. This is your pocket opening. Mark the ends of the pocket mouth. (a general length for a back pocket is about 5.5” (14 cm)).
Mark below the mouth opening 0.25” (0.5cm). Do the same above the mouth opening. This means that from the bottom of the jet to the top of the jet is 0.375” (1 cm) in total. This creates your jet (in the photo these lines are marked in blue)
Now that your jet is all marked. You want to go on to finish marking the actual jet piece/facing. (This part is marked in pencil in the photo)
Extend on both ends of the pocket opening 0.375” (1cm). Make these lines long.
Measure down from your pocket opening 2.0” (5cm). Draw a horizontal line. Add a 0.375” (1cm) seam allowance.
Next you will measure above your pocket opening. At minimum you need 0.75” (2cm) but I would make it longer. You can always trim back later. I would sat 1.5” (4cm) is a safe amount. Draw a horizontal line here.
Finally you will make your pattern piece for your pocket bag. (In the photo this is marked in red)
Again, measuring from the end of the pocket ends. For the pocket bag measure out 0.75”-1.0” (2cm-2.5cm). Draw a vertical lines on either ends of the pocket mouth.
Measure the length of your pocket bag from the pocket mouth opening. Keep in mind if it is too large it may be too bulky and or uncomfortable. If it is too small you may not be able to fit anything inside.
Round the ends of the pocket bag. (this is design, but also functional as it stops debris from getting stuck in corners)
From the pocket opening you need at least 2.25” (6cm). You can always trim back later. Keep in mind if you are doing trousers this part needs to get sewn in with the waistband so it needs to at least cover the distance from the start of the waistband down to the pocket opening.
Last slightly angle the ends in and make a gentle curved line to meet back to the straight.
This photo is an example of all the pattern pieces marked, cut and with the seam allowance added to them.
*note. if you are doing trousers with darts you will want to make sure your darts are closed and you seams are overlocked or have binding/whatever finishing you plan to do before sewing the pockets together.
This video will explain the rest of the sewing process.
Good luck. I hope this helps and gives clarity to the process of making a jetted pocket.
I would recommend if this is your first time, do this on some scrap fabric first to make sure you understand the process fully before working on your actual project.
