How to Sew French Seam Pockets | A Clean Finish Inside & Out

Learn how to sew in-seam pockets with French seams for a neat finish inside and out. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to create a pocket that stays towards the front of your garment, with French seams around the pocket bag and along the side seam. ✂️ FREE POCKET PATTERN: https://madetosew.com/blog/how-to-sew-in-seam-pockets-french-seams CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and finished pocket 01:26 Fabric, seam allowances and preparation 03:21 Attaching the pocket lining with a French seam 06:45 Understitching the pocket opening 07:19 Sewing the pocket bag with French seams 09:07 Sewing the garment side seam 11:30 Finished pocket and final tips This tutorial builds on the second method in my Perfect Pockets video, adapting the construction to use French seams. I’ll show you where to clip, how to keep the pocket opening clear of your stitching, and how to finish the small exposed edges. WATCH NEXT Perfect Pockets - two methods for sewing in-seam pockets: https://youtu.be/ZzZJ1OrTSjM How to Sew French Seams: https://youtu.be/fhogUaCBJOE Explore sewing patterns, online classes and more tutorials: https://www.madetosew.com #SewingTutorial #FrenchSeams #SewingPockets