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How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?

Introdução

Do you have a pocket that is just not sitting right? It's flimsy and opens up? A long time ago, my grandma showed me this easy trick!

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O que você precisa

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    • Select an appropriate sewing thread, depending on the fabric: try to match the color and the thickness.

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    • Thread the tin metal wire part of the needle threader through the needle.

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  3. How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?: passo 3, imagem 1 %32

    • Tread the sewing thread through the needle threader, and pull the needle threader.

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    • Measure sewing thread length and make a knot at one end of the tread.

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  6. How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?: passo 5, imagem 1 %32

    • Start from the inside of the pocket.

    • Pull the needle through the top edge of the pocket.

    • Try to have small and uniform stitches as possible.

    • Try not to catch the front side of the pocket fabric.

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  7. How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?: passo 6, imagem 1 %32

    • Pull the thread so that it tightens. Make sure you do not create any creases on the fabric.

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    • At the end of the sewing thread, create a knot and cut the excess thread.

    • And Voila! - Your pocket is now fixed! Also after ironing, it will look much better.

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Conclusão

This simple technique can be used on any types of pockets, also on jackets and pants.

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