GrammyKim

You can also make your pocket hidden in the seam. Make your pocket the size you want it and seam it to the sides of the garment first.At this point I press or topstitch the pocket opening to finish the right side. Then when you sew your side seam just sew around the pocket hidding it in the seam. I use this technique for almost all of my skirts because I to love pockets but like them hidden on many of my dress garments.

Zippers are easy with practice. I have found that if I just lay the aipper in the open seam with the teeth next to the fold it is easier for me to sew. I am still struggling with lapped zippers, these zippers drive me crazy. I have tried them every way possible and they still don't turn out right! Can you help?? Kim