How to Put Velcro on Pockets
The uses of Velcro on clothing are far reaching. Since Velcro makes dressing and undressing as simple as possible, it is often a good idea to add Velcro to the clothes of children, the elderly or the disabled. This isn't to say that those groups are the only ones that would benefit from Velcro on clothes; anyone with a desire for easy entry and exit with their clothes could use Velcro rather than buttons or zippers. One place that is a popular Velcro spot on clothing is the pocket. Adding Velcro to the pockets of your clothes is a simple process that requires minimal resources. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Thread
- Scissors
- Velcro hook and loop sew-on strips
- Sewing machine or needle
Instructions
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Decide which pocket or pockets you'd like to add Velcro. Measure the length of the pocket, then determine how long you'd like your Velcro strip. Measure the strip to that length. Cut the Velcro strip to the desired length.
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Position the cut Velcro strips on the pocket so they face one another and can fasten correctly. Sit one strip aside.
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Thread your needle, whether you are sewing by hand or by machine. Spool out a decent amount of thread, then cut the thread and knot off the ends of it so the thread doesn't slip through the fabric, if sewing by hand.
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Sew your strip onto the pocket, either by hand or by machine. If sewing by machine, position the pocket so that the Velcro is beneath the needle, then turn the machine on and let it sew one side, then turn the item of clothing repeatedly until all sides are sewn. If sewing by hand, make a simple stitch on the pocket and continue all the way around.
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Flip the clothing inside out to reach the other side of the pocket. Put the other piece of Velcro back into the position you had put it in when testing positions, then follow the sewing step above.
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Tips & Warnings
Use thread that is a similar color or complementary color to your pocket. Take care not to sew the pocket completely closed, or sew the item of clothing together.
