Star Pockets Tutorial

Here is the promised star shaped pockets tutorial.

1. Start with your favorite pant pattern. You will need one that has separate pieces for front and back. Don't have a pattern? Create your own by tracing you child's favorite sweat pants. Draw a pocket.

2. To make a star, I used one of my handy ruler type tools from my scrapbooking days. Obviously, you don't need one, just find a star online, print it and cut it out. One thing to keep in mind - your pocket needs to be as wide and as long as your star.

3. Trace part of your star into the pocket. It would look something like the picture below.

4. Cut out the pocket and the facing for the pocket that has a part of the star drawn on it.

5. Cut out your front pant pattern piece.

6. Place the facing onto the front pant piece right side to right side.

7. Stitch the top part only.

8. Flip the facing onto the back, use your fingers to manipulate the corners. Press.

9. Use the star shape you created to draw the star onto the pants. I used a white Crayola pencil, but you can certainly use a medium more appropriate for fabric.