How to Sew a Smile Welt Pocket Tutorial

Learn how to sew the iconic curved smiley pocket on the Cornelius Western Shirt! Closet Core Patterns sewing specialist Judith walks you through every step — from preparing your piping to finishing with a functional pocket bag. It looks like a welt pocket, but make it curved (and make it smile 😊). Whether you want a decorative faux pocket or a fully functional one, this tutorial has you covered. Test it on a scrap before your final fabric, and you'll be golden. 🕐 Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & supplies 1:33 – Step 1: Apply interfacing & mark your fabric 2:14 – Step 2: Prepare your piping 3:10 – Step 3: Baste piping to shirt 6:30 – Step 4: Sew piping permanently 9:22 – Step 5: Cut open the smiley pocket 12:07 – Step 6: Turn piping to the inside & press 14:29 – Faux vs. functional pocket options 15:51 – Step 7: Attach pocket bags (pieces Q & R) 21:34 – Step 8: Sew pocket bags together 22:49 – Finishing options (bartacks, embroidery, triangle tabs) 📐 Get the Cornelius Western Shirt pattern: https://closetcorepatterns.com/products/cornelius-western-shirt-pattern?variant=43122333581446 🧵 New tutorials every Friday — like and subscribe so you never miss one! #CorneliusWesternShirt #ClosetCorePatterns #SewingTutorial #WesternShirt #SmileypPocket #WeltPocket #SewingTips #LearnToSew #PatternSewing #MakerCommunity #SewingCommunity #DIYFashion #HandmadeWardrobe Where to Find Us! Closet Core Patterns Blog – https://blog.closetcorepatterns.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.c