How to Sew Scoop Pockets – Lou Box Dress Sewalong Day 8

How to Sew Scoop Pockets – Lou Box Dress Sewalong Day 8

In today’s post, I’ll show you how to put together the pockets for the Lou Box Dress 2. These pockets are a little more involved than in-seam pockets but still easy enough for a beginner to sew. These pockets are scooped out of the front of the skirt and the pocket pattern piece will be visible when the garment is finished. I’ll be using a serger for most of the seams but you can follow the same steps  using a conventional machine. The steps for the pockets are also the same for knit and woven fabric. Read on for all the details. 

How to Sew In-Seam Pockets with a Serger – Lou Box Dress Sewalong Day 7

How to Sew In-Seam Pockets with a Serger – Lou Box Dress Sewalong Day 7

The Lou Box Dress 1, view A features traditional in-seam pockets. During my development of the pattern, I found two methods for attaching them when using a knit fabric. The first is detailed in the instruction booklet and is more similar to sewing with a woven fabric. This second method uses a serger for the majority of the sewing and a conventional machine to finish it off. 

How to Sew a Patch Pocket – Lou Box Dress Sewalong Day 6

How to Sew a Patch Pocket – Lou Box Dress Sewalong Day 6

Today I’m going to share a few tips for sewing patch pockets with knit fabric. These techniques can be used for the bodice pocket on the Lou Box Dress 2 or Lou Box Dress 1, view A or for the larger patch pockets on the Lou Box Dress 1, view B. Pockets are not very challenging when sewn with a cooperative linen or cotton but can become quite tricky when using a slippery silk or jersey. But with some patience and one or two of these tricks, you’ll be able to sew beautiful topstitched patch pockets.