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Fig 2

Overlock on the edges except the notched edge.
Fix stay pieces on the wrong side of the pouch piece, matching notches and raw edges on either sides. Machine
stitch along the overlock. (Fig 3)
With wrong side of pouch piece and right side of casement (original piece) together match notches and edges.
Baste together between notches (pocket opening) slightly away from notch depth and stitch with machine, leaving
seam allowance of 8 mm from the edge. (Lock both ends of seam by knotting thread ends). (Fig 4)

Fig 3 Fig 4

Turn the pocket pouch on the wrong side of the original cloth. Seam pushing the edge by 2 mm inside and press.
Make top stitch on the right side between the notches 8 mm away from the edge. Finish both sides. (Fig 5)

Fold the pocket pouch lengthwise bringing out wrong side. Match lower round edges, baste and stitch with
machine 0.75 cm away from the edge making pivot at the upper end of round shape. Clip the corner and remove
basting. (Fig 6)

Fig 5 Fig 6

Turn the pocket pouch, right side out. Set the seam in centre. Make top stitch 0.75 cm away from the edge. Place
both original pieces one over the other with right sides together, match the notches and raw edges from top to
bottom.
Tack the loose raw edge of the pocket pouch close to the pocket mouth along with the raw edges of original cloth
and baste. Stitch by machine leaving 1 cm seam allowance from top to bottom.

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CITS : Apparel - Fashion Design & Technology - Exercise 23