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  • Ladies' Shorts (Side Pocket)
  • From "Sew Much More"
    episode SMM-222F
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    Ladies' shorts with side pockets.

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    Figure A

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    Figure B

    Susan Khalje makes a pair of ladies' shorts that feature a pocket sewin into the side seams.

    Materials:
    2 yards linen
    1 yard 1" elastic
    McCall's pattern
    Sewing notions: scissors, thread, hand-sewing needles, pins, etc.

    Steps:

    1. Stitch pocket pieces to shorts front and shorts back (figure A). Press seam allowance toward pocket and edge-stitch on pocket, next to the seam.

    2. Pin the front and back pieces together, matching notches (figure B). Stitch the side seam and pocket bag together, remembering to stop stitching to leave an opening for the pocket.

    3. Serge the edges to finish. Remember to baste the pocket across the front of the waistband.



    RESOURCES :
    High Fashion Sewing Secrets: A Step-By-Step Guide to Sewing Stylish Seams, Buttonholes, Pockets ...
    Model: 1579544150
    Author: Claire B. Shaeffer

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    Rodale Press
    Red Oak, IA 51591
    Phone: 515-242-0282

    Just Pockets: Sewing Techniques and Designing Ideas
    Model: 1561581704
    Author: Patricia Moyes
    (September, 1997)

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    Website: www.taunton.com

    Butterick / Vogue Patterns
    Due to seasonal changes, the exact patterns seen on the show are not generally available. Visit your local fabric store for similar patterns.
    Butterick / Vogue
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    Michael Levine Fabrics Inc.
    Michael Levine Fabrics Inc.
    Los Angeles , CA 90015-1812
    Phone: 213-622-6259
    Email: sales@mlfabrics.com
    Website: www.mlfabrics.com

    McCall's Pattern Company
    New York, NY 10001
    Toll-Free: 800-782-0323
    E-mail: consumerservice@mccallpattern.com
    Website: mccall.com
    Due to seasonal changes and new designs, the exact McCall's brand pattern numbers seen on this show are often no longer available. Visit your local fabric store for similar patterns.

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