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How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?

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  1. How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?, Preparation: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Select an appropriate sewing thread, depending on the fabric: try to match the color and the thickness.

  2. How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Thread the tin metal wire part of the needle threader through the needle.

  3. How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Tread the sewing thread through the needle threader, and pull the needle threader.

  4. How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Measure sewing thread length and make a knot at one end of the tread.

  5. How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Start from the inside of the pocket.

    • Pull the needle through the top edge of the pocket.

    • Try to have small and uniform stitches as possible.

    • Try not to catch the front side of the pocket fabric.

  6. How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Pull the thread so that it tightens. Make sure you do not create any creases on the fabric.

  7. How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • At the end of the sewing thread, create a knot and cut the excess thread.

    • And Voila! - Your pocket is now fixed! Also after ironing, it will look much better.

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This simple technique can be used on any types of pockets, also on jackets and pants.

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