I found a tailored mini skirt recently that has lovely pockets (considering the style of the skirt). I liked the fabric anyway, but as soon as I saw that it had pockets I was sold! I've had compliments on it and I too tell people that it has pockets! Sometimes I browse fashion shops, see pretty average looking skirts and dresses and just think 'you'd sell way more if these had pockets'.
One time when I was thrifting, I got a flowy red linen skirt that appeared to be handmade. After buying it, I realized that it had a hidden pocket in the side seam. I had such a very dramatically excited reaction to finding that pocket. XD
I'm so excited about this because I'm type one diabetic with an insulin pump. I love dresses but a lot of dresses don't have pockets for my pump so this is awesome for me!!!
Diabetics for the win!!! When i wear dresses, i usually put my insulin pump under a belt i wear under dresses. I makes it less noticeable, if that can help :)
My mum is diabetic with an insulin pump and she uses the belts! swears by them and really handy...! shop.diabetesnsw.com.au/p/9055561/diabete-ezy-comfy-pump-belt---nude.html
I don't want to toot my own horn, but I've been here for awhile and it's wonderful to see how much your channel has grown. You definitely deserve it because you put such great effort in your videos!
I have a pair of pants with fake sewed closes pockets. They are my favorite pair of pants I have them in every color they sell (so comfortable). But I wear these pants to work a lot where I REALLY need pockets. I wonder how hard it would be to use this method to make those pockets functional.
+undetestable1 i've actually seen a tutorial for this learning-to-sew.tumblr.com/post/102305679763/to-hell-with-fake-pockets-diy-tutorial (swearing in the post)
bedtimeat8 lol probably because most women carry purses. But i feel your pain, pockets are the best. And i dont carry my purse around with me at work, so its a needed thing.
I think we need a sewing revolution, we make our own pants/skirts with pockets until the fashion industry has lost enough money to abide by our demands =)
I'm so glad I found this tutorial! Everything I was finding on how to sew pockets was how to sew them into a pair of pants you're making, not anything that was already made. Love your channel!
This. This is the video I needed in my life. After so many years of wearing pocketless garments, and seeing the massive differences in jean pocket size when shopping both in the women's and men's department, I made a mental vow at the start of my Textiles course that every garment I made would have pockets no matter what. This is the video I have been waiting for.
This is AMAZING and so easy. Who knew! I always want little DIY things to do on the weekends and ways to get back into sewing. I will be adding pockets to EVERYTHING! Thanks for this video
1) oh, MAN do I need a pincushion bracelet, because that seems so helpful!! 2) brb while I make twenty skirts with pockets 3) I really like that this series has been focused more on general sewing tips, not just on specific projects - makes it really helpful when you start to improvise things :)
You know, i‘ve been watching your videos for super long although i canmt actually sew. Your videos have helped me in the long run for tiny projects where i needed to (in most cases) sew or fix something :) today our neighbor gifted us his old cat tree for our kitties. I spent about 45 mimutes sewing and fixing the loose faux fur that came off in some places and in the end it looked suprisingly clean :) i know it‘s not alot but i‘m so proud of myself and i wanna do alot more projects now!!
man I really admire your work woman thanks for showing me your guided instructions to sewing in pockets to pocketless garments I applaud you for that 👌👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👐 I look forward to seeing more sewing projects like these.
You have made it so simple, I have been freaking out over a pocket I am supposed to add to a dress, now am heading right to my sewing machine to make the pocket. Thank you..😘😘😘
I don't know how many times I have come back to this video since it was posted, basically any time i want to put a pocket somewhere and don't remember how... Annika you are saving my life over and over!
I didn't really have much faith in my sewing skills.. But a after binge watching every video on multiple sewing channels, I made my own strapless dress with a really cool Wonder Woman fabric. I still can't believe I made it tbh...
This channel and Coolirpa got me sewing for the first time in...10ish years and really tjr first time seriously. Well on my way though my first bag. Its lined and made thrifted jeans. Im so proud of me. I have a circle skirt cut out but haven't attempted hemming it yet
I have a constantly growing sewing pile, I'm the only one in my family that sews so they always give me their broken clothes. I go through my sewing pile every holiday and it takes a good few days haha
Hey Annika, can you hear me screaming all the way from Florida? Yes? Good. Because this is AMAZING!!!! I can't way to try this out for myself~ Also, I love that sunflower print. I'm super jelly.
I am SO thankful that you posted a video on adding pockets to already made clothing. I've been looking for this and mostly I found ones where you're gonna make a skirt from scratch. I'm just concerned of breaking the whole side seam when cutting them.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who had a box (my case table) with pending work... really cute. Good I dea. I got some dresses with pockets and now I want more pockets.
I'm super grateful for this tutorial. My mom recently bought me a pair of super comfy sweat pants that have no pockets, and I just can't live in a world where my super fashionable and comfortable sweats don't have a place for my hands or wallet.
Could you do a tutorial how to make holes for thumbs in pullovers and long-sleeve shirts? I loved them as a kid in a coral fleece jacket and I miss it soooo much...
Wow, you make adding pockets look super easy! I have a dress that has pockets. I usually end up just putting my hands in there and swinging about though. Tempted to start wearing lightweight cargo pants to work just so I have pockets. But this might be a better option, especially when fake pockets mean it would be even easier to do.
i literally just finished doing this to my favorite pair of pants (i was super slow and careful because i’m not very experienced with my machine and because i would never forgive myself if i had ruined them skdjskfj) and it worked extremely well!!!! i topstitched the edges of the openings so that they would be more flat and the whole thing took 1h30 tops! now i would literally die for this pair of pants and i would die for annika too, ty for this tutorial :)) now i gotta go ahead and do this to every piece of clothing i own
you make everything so easy... when are you coming to italy? i'd love to meet you!! you are one of the few youtubers that actually makes you wanna do something with your life, as soon as i finish watching your vids i'm inspired to saw, wich is a real big passion of mine but i used to procrastinate, give up on projects and stuff before subscribing... now i feel apart of a community, thanks Annika, you're the best!
I've learned so much from you channel. I'm about to start some sewing adventures of my own, feeling much more confident. Your videos are really well done. :)
I do not know if this is a coincidence, but I just found this amazing fabric print that I have been hunting for months. I was just thinking of making a skirt with pockets, but I knew nothing of how to insert pockets. I happened to find this at exactly the right time and will definitely be using it. 👀
I just stumbled across your channel and absolutely LOVE your videos! I've always wanted to do fun sewing projects that help make my wardrobe more unique and my style, and your channel is filled with awesome ideas that I am definitely going to try out!
BEST TUTORIAL EVER!!!!! Now i can add pockets to all my skirts and people won't look at me weird for putting my hands in my pockets on accident and forgetting I don't have pockets.
i need a sewing machine. i love your videos! i used to sew with my grandma but since she passed i just hadnt really been in the mood and i dont have a sewing machine anymore but you make me want to get one and start it up again :)
Your youtube channel is my absolute favourite channel! I'm so happy that I've found it a few months ago! (I also really like that you think about where you buy your stuff and how they treat the workers there) :3 Sorry if my English is weird right now, I'm from Germany and am really sick and tired :D
I actually made a hidden pocket belt to hide inside skirts and pants with no pockets, but I will definitely do this to all my dresses! (and I guess a permanent solution is better in the long term!)
Annika Victoria Thank you! It's basically a money belt (ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61hU08LtI0L._UL1500_.jpg), but I made it without a bulky buckle to make it truly hidden, and without zippers for easy access. And of course, made the pockets much more like real pockets in size and shape. I made it in stretchband and velco, to be able to adjust its length to wear with both waist skirts and hip skirts. I wear it just under the edge of the skirt so no one can see it, but I can still get at my stuff by just "opening" my skirt a bit from my body - so no skirt lifting required! So it works with every type of skirt that is stretchy enough for me to stick my hand inside, but impossible to wear with dresses - that would require lifting!
+Annika Victoria could you do one on putting pockets in pants that don't have pockets. It's so annoying when they don't put them in or they are so small only your fingers fit in (barely). They just make it look like it but there not there 🙃. Would be greatly appreciated
I love your videos, they're incredibly informative & you explain everything which makes these projects easy to try! Thank you for making this video & I hope you have a wonderful day c:
This was super helpful! And so easy to execute. I added pockets to two of my dresses. I stitched both by hand as I don't have a sewing machine; one was like the one in your video and it turned out perfect. but the other one was a straight cut dress, so after sewing on the pockets when I tried on the dress, I noticed that the pocket hole and the material inside is visible from the sides. So it's looking a bit off. any ideas how I can fix it? would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
I just have to say I love your videos. They have made me to want to start sewing. I was wondering what machines have you used and which ones you find the best. Thanks .
+Dana Briseno Brother JS series were my first machines and they were GREAT! The current machine I have is a bernina but much more advanced/computerised, which would be overwhelming for a beginner.
Hey Annika! I have this really cute floral long dress the only problem is the sleeves are puffed up and it ruins the dress for me I was wondering if you had a way to get rid of those puffs thanks!
POCKETS!!!!!!! I felt the need to shout that...because having pockets in a dress is amazing...now all I need to do is learn how to use a sewing machine.
Somebody should show this to every company that makes girls clothes and show them how easy it is to ADD FREAKING POCKETS!!!!
+Faith Elizabeth hahaha I KNOW, RIGHT?!
+Annika Victoria yup
I wish there were some way to go e this comment the praise and gratitude it deserves... Saddly I can only like it 😭
YASSSSSSSSSS
But how else would they sell their purses and bags?
Me: *wears a dress with pockets*
Someone: "Hey nice dress"
Me: "Thanks IT HAS POCKETS"
Lol!
Same, my sisters and I are OBSESSED with pockets and feel the need to brag about them constantly whilst wearing an item of clothing that has pockets.
I found a tailored mini skirt recently that has lovely pockets (considering the style of the skirt). I liked the fabric anyway, but as soon as I saw that it had pockets I was sold! I've had compliments on it and I too tell people that it has pockets! Sometimes I browse fashion shops, see pretty average looking skirts and dresses and just think 'you'd sell way more if these had pockets'.
Ditto
One time when I was thrifting, I got a flowy red linen skirt that appeared to be handmade. After buying it, I realized that it had a hidden pocket in the side seam. I had such a very dramatically excited reaction to finding that pocket. XD
I'm so excited about this because I'm type one diabetic with an insulin pump. I love dresses but a lot of dresses don't have pockets for my pump so this is awesome for me!!!
Diabetics for the win!!! When i wear dresses, i usually put my insulin pump under a belt i wear under dresses. I makes it less noticeable, if that can help :)
wooo hoooo! :) this makes me so happy, as one autoimmune disease sufferer to another :)
my bestie is diabetic and she sticks the pump in her bra, between her boobs (the middle part) :)
My mum is diabetic with an insulin pump and she uses the belts! swears by them and really handy...! shop.diabetesnsw.com.au/p/9055561/diabete-ezy-comfy-pump-belt---nude.html
PUMP POCKET
I'm going to be adding pockets to everything I own now 😂💁🏼✂️
+Phan you not YAY! :D
I don't want to toot my own horn, but I've been here for awhile and it's wonderful to see how much your channel has grown. You definitely deserve it because you put such great effort in your videos!
❤️❤️❤️❤️
, I am
I have a pair of pants with fake sewed closes pockets. They are my favorite pair of pants I have them in every color they sell (so comfortable). But I wear these pants to work a lot where I REALLY need pockets. I wonder how hard it would be to use this method to make those pockets functional.
+undetestable1 i have the same problem, why do clothing designers think that women don't need pockets?? it makes me rage
+undetestable1 i've actually seen a tutorial for this
learning-to-sew.tumblr.com/post/102305679763/to-hell-with-fake-pockets-diy-tutorial
(swearing in the post)
bedtimeat8
lol probably because most women carry purses. But i feel your pain, pockets are the best. And i dont carry my purse around with me at work, so its a needed thing.
JoHorror
Thanks!
I think we need a sewing revolution, we make our own pants/skirts with pockets until the fashion industry has lost enough money to abide by our demands =)
I'm so glad I found this tutorial! Everything I was finding on how to sew pockets was how to sew them into a pair of pants you're making, not anything that was already made. Love your channel!
ahh this is really cool I never realized how easy it is to add pockets to premade clothing!
thank you!!! the "no pocket dress" as been my pet peev forever!!!
This. This is the video I needed in my life. After so many years of wearing pocketless garments, and seeing the massive differences in jean pocket size when shopping both in the women's and men's department, I made a mental vow at the start of my Textiles course that every garment I made would have pockets no matter what. This is the video I have been waiting for.
This is AMAZING and so easy. Who knew! I always want little DIY things to do on the weekends and ways to get back into sewing. I will be adding pockets to EVERYTHING! Thanks for this video
I love your videos so much! I watch them with my boyfriend whenever we are bored and you have inspired me to start sewing. Thank you!!
+Joey Shetter :D You are so welcome!
I finally added pockets to one of my favourite dresses! Thank you, Annika! 💕💕
1) oh, MAN do I need a pincushion bracelet, because that seems so helpful!! 2) brb while I make twenty skirts with pockets 3) I really like that this series has been focused more on general sewing tips, not just on specific projects - makes it really helpful when you start to improvise things :)
You know, i‘ve been watching your videos for super long although i canmt actually sew. Your videos have helped me in the long run for tiny projects where i needed to (in most cases) sew or fix something :) today our neighbor gifted us his old cat tree for our kitties. I spent about 45 mimutes sewing and fixing the loose faux fur that came off in some places and in the end it looked suprisingly clean :) i know it‘s not alot but i‘m so proud of myself and i wanna do alot more projects now!!
I did not realize adding pockets could be so simple! I am so excited to add pockets to everything!!!
man I really admire your work woman thanks for showing me your guided instructions to sewing in pockets to pocketless garments I applaud you for that 👌👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👐 I look forward to seeing more sewing projects like these.
You have made it so simple, I have been freaking out over a pocket I am supposed to add to a dress, now am heading right to my sewing machine to make the pocket. Thank you..😘😘😘
This is one of the best videos for crafting and sewing that I’ve seen!
i'm considering doing this to my prom dress!
Omg
Kirstin600 please oml
Kirstin600 this is the future!!
How did it go??
Soooooooooo
I don't know how many times I have come back to this video since it was posted, basically any time i want to put a pocket somewhere and don't remember how... Annika you are saving my life over and over!
i love this channel even though i can't sew lol
Same
same
I didn't really have much faith in my sewing skills.. But a after binge watching every video on multiple sewing channels, I made my own strapless dress with a really cool Wonder Woman fabric. I still can't believe I made it tbh...
Same
This channel and Coolirpa got me sewing for the first time in...10ish years and really tjr first time seriously. Well on my way though my first bag. Its lined and made thrifted jeans. Im so proud of me. I have a circle skirt cut out but haven't attempted hemming it yet
THIS IS PERFECT. NOW I KNOW HOW TO USE A SEWING MACHINE THIS IS SO HELPFUL NOW
you set it up in such a simple way! definitely eyeing my sewing pile! everything needs pockets!
I had to go through 4 different videos until I saw this one and it's by far the most helpful thank you!!
Super well explained! Now I can add pockets to everything I owe (thanks to you). Keep sharing! Cheers from Winnipeg, Canada.
I have a constantly growing sewing pile, I'm the only one in my family that sews so they always give me their broken clothes. I go through my sewing pile every holiday and it takes a good few days haha
# 3 tutorial that I have been waiting forever for! Thank you so much for your wonderful helpful tutorials! Keep them coming!!!
Hey Annika, can you hear me screaming all the way from Florida? Yes? Good. Because this is AMAZING!!!! I can't way to try this out for myself~ Also, I love that sunflower print. I'm super jelly.
IMSUPERPEANUTBUTTERRR
just got it done on a boring grey dress. it's soo amazing and the blue pockets can actually hold things. love it 😄
+Säsuu Blanco Woo hoooo! :)
I am SO thankful that you posted a video on adding pockets to already made clothing. I've been looking for this and mostly I found ones where you're gonna make a skirt from scratch. I'm just concerned of breaking the whole side seam when cutting them.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who had a box (my case table) with pending work... really cute. Good I dea. I got some dresses with pockets and now I want more pockets.
I really like this serie ! It's full of good ideas :)
I'm super grateful for this tutorial. My mom recently bought me a pair of super comfy sweat pants that have no pockets, and I just can't live in a world where my super fashionable and comfortable sweats don't have a place for my hands or wallet.
Thanks, Annika! So cute & useful - I love pockets! Also, great artwork Julia Elms!
Could you do a tutorial how to make holes for thumbs in pullovers and long-sleeve shirts? I loved them as a kid in a coral fleece jacket and I miss it soooo much...
Wow, you make adding pockets look super easy!
I have a dress that has pockets. I usually end up just putting my hands in there and swinging about though.
Tempted to start wearing lightweight cargo pants to work just so I have pockets. But this might be a better option, especially when fake pockets mean it would be even easier to do.
Great video Annika!I a starter on sewing projects so i didn't know how to attach pockets!love your tutorials!!😃😃
i literally just finished doing this to my favorite pair of pants (i was super slow and careful because i’m not very experienced with my machine and because i would never forgive myself if i had ruined them skdjskfj) and it worked extremely well!!!! i topstitched the edges of the openings so that they would be more flat and the whole thing took 1h30 tops! now i would literally die for this pair of pants and i would die for annika too, ty for this tutorial :)) now i gotta go ahead and do this to every piece of clothing i own
you make everything so easy... when are you coming to italy? i'd love to meet you!! you are one of the few youtubers that actually makes you wanna do something with your life, as soon as i finish watching your vids i'm inspired to saw, wich is a real big passion of mine but i used to procrastinate, give up on projects and stuff before subscribing... now i feel apart of a community, thanks Annika, you're the best!
+armando sauzullo 😊💖 Thank you!!
I just finished adding pockets to a party dress. thank you for this great tutorial!
Very helpful, i like the idea of adding pockets made of contrasting fabric.
Woohoo thank you for this! I've got a jumpsuit that has everything ... Except pockets!
I've learned so much from you channel. I'm about to start some sewing adventures of my own, feeling much more confident. Your videos are really well done. :)
This was uploaded on my birthday, can anyone say BEST BIRTHDAY EVER?! I love pockets!
Ive binge watched your videos and have great respect for your love of pocket lol. This is my favorite so far. Youre awesome!!!!!!!
I have this skirt that I have wanted to add pockets to for the longest time, but I was scared to go about so thank you for this video.
Guess who just did this!! I love this and it's so easy!
Woo hoo! ;)
I do not know if this is a coincidence, but I just found this amazing fabric print that I have been hunting for months. I was just thinking of making a skirt with pockets, but I knew nothing of how to insert pockets. I happened to find this at exactly the right time and will definitely be using it. 👀
LOVE this super helpful series, keep up the great work, annika !
love this! such a great idea hate that women's clothes don't have as many pockets as they should! love this series more and more! ❤👍👍👍👍
Omg ! Can you please make a video for the style of the dress. I've been wanting a dress like this for a long time.
Incredibly useful! I'm loving this series. :D
I just stumbled across your channel and absolutely LOVE your videos! I've always wanted to do fun sewing projects that help make my wardrobe more unique and my style, and your channel is filled with awesome ideas that I am definitely going to try out!
BEST TUTORIAL EVER!!!!! Now i can add pockets to all my skirts and people won't look at me weird for putting my hands in my pockets on accident and forgetting I don't have pockets.
i need a sewing machine.
i love your videos!
i used to sew with my grandma but since she passed i just hadnt really been in the mood
and i dont have a sewing machine anymore
but you make me want to get one and start it up again :)
this is the most useful tutorial ive ever seen. thank you so much omg
Also, belts with pockets, aka hipsacks, are really awesome as well. you might like them :)
The pockets will be used to hide my candy.
oh my god. its really that easy? i will definitely try this out! Thanks so much for this tutorial, Annika!
+Liloeya ☺💖
I used this for my skirt in Textiles at school, this video was so much help x
Thanks for this tutorial. I'm really bad at sewing but gonna try this. Seems a good start to me :)
thanks for this simple explaination to sewing that kind of pocket, they always look so hard to do. will definately try this! :)
Who knew it was that easy! Super awesome tutorial! :)
i've thought about how to add pockets to clothing i think i would've done it a different, more difficult way. thanks for this, it looks easy now!
Wicked awesome!
Pockets for all!😄
Your youtube channel is my absolute favourite channel! I'm so happy that I've found it a few months ago! (I also really like that you think about where you buy your stuff and how they treat the workers there) :3
Sorry if my English is weird right now, I'm from Germany and am really sick and tired :D
I actually made a hidden pocket belt to hide inside skirts and pants with no pockets, but I will definitely do this to all my dresses! (and I guess a permanent solution is better in the long term!)
Whoaaa what's a hidden pocket belt? That's so cool! Although do you have to lift up your skirt/whatever you're wearing to get at it?
Annika Victoria Thank you! It's basically a money belt (ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61hU08LtI0L._UL1500_.jpg), but I made it without a bulky buckle to make it truly hidden, and without zippers for easy access. And of course, made the pockets much more like real pockets in size and shape.
I made it in stretchband and velco, to be able to adjust its length to wear with both waist skirts and hip skirts. I wear it just under the edge of the skirt so no one can see it, but I can still get at my stuff by just "opening" my skirt a bit from my body - so no skirt lifting required! So it works with every type of skirt that is stretchy enough for me to stick my hand inside, but impossible to wear with dresses - that would require lifting!
+Camilla Nilsson that is so clever 😍 awesome!!
Annika Victoria Thank you! Means a lot coming from you! :3
+Annika Victoria could you do one on putting pockets in pants that don't have pockets. It's so annoying when they don't put them in or they are so small only your fingers fit in (barely). They just make it look like it but there not there 🙃. Would be greatly appreciated
Great video!!!Easy to understand and straight to the point.
Great job Annika, awesome content as always and the way you explained it made it easier to understand :D
Ahhh thank you so much for this video gonna definitely use this when I make my homecoming dress 🤗☺️
I love your videos, they're incredibly informative & you explain everything which makes these projects easy to try! Thank you for making this video & I hope you have a wonderful day c:
You make it look so easy!! I'm doing this with all my no pocket dresses :D Thanks !
What a great video!! ,you helped me heaps i put pockets in my hiking jacket with your post thanx again
Thanks a million! I tried it in past but did not think to measure my hand and it didn’t work well.
what about adding pockets to a circle skirted piece? i love your vids.
This was super helpful! And so easy to execute. I added pockets to two of my dresses. I stitched both by hand as I don't have a sewing machine; one was like the one in your video and it turned out perfect. but the other one was a straight cut dress, so after sewing on the pockets when I tried on the dress, I noticed that the pocket hole and the material inside is visible from the sides. So it's looking a bit off. any ideas how I can fix it? would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
It’s so funny I used this tutorial to add satin pockets to my graduation gown 👌🏽😂❤️
Thank you so much for this vid! I just added pockets to a dress and it was so easy with your help! You're the best :)
Thank you for making this, it helps so much!! Also, love the pin cushion :D
woot! love this series!
fantastic idea. I might try it out one day. tfs and happy new year!
I just have to say I love your videos. They have made me to want to start sewing. I was wondering what machines have you used and which ones you find the best. Thanks .
+Dana Briseno Brother JS series were my first machines and they were GREAT! The current machine I have is a bernina but much more advanced/computerised, which would be overwhelming for a beginner.
+Dana Briseno ALSO thank you!
So simple! Thanks for posting
Bless you child 🙌
i love this series! keep it going
This is such a useful video, nevermore shall I put up with a pocketless dress!
You have the best video ideas
you are soo becoming my favorite youtuber!
this video is a life-saver
Love this series!
Oh god i love you! I was just looking for a tutorial like this one! Thank you
🙏 thank you! You always have the best tutorials!
Such a cute and easy idea!
Thank you so much for making this video. It's awesome and you have the coolest/ cutest personality! :D
HAPPY NEW YEAR ANNIKA
Happy new year, you! :D
have you made a tutorial on a dress of this style before? if you haven't can you please? I love them and can never find them in my size!
Hey Annika! I have this really cute floral long dress
the only problem is the sleeves are puffed up and it ruins the dress for me
I was wondering if you had a way to get rid of those puffs
thanks!
THIS IS A GAME CHANGER
POCKETS!!!!!!!
I felt the need to shout that...because having pockets in a dress is amazing...now all I need to do is learn how to use a sewing machine.