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Transfer to your sewing machine, then straight stitch the
binding strip to the pocket’s top using a 1⁄2” seam allowance.
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To create the binding, take the raw edge of the strip and fold
it into meet the raw edge of the pocket’s backing. Then, fold
once more to conceal the raw edges, creating a 5⁄8” binding.
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Using your sewing machine and clear or matching thread,
stitch just inside the ditch of the binding at a 1⁄2”, taking care
to catch the binding on both sides.
Once sewn, turn the pocket to the back side. To create a
clean binding, you will need to create a double fold with the
binding strip.
Use pins to secure the double fold in place.
Once the binding is sewn across the top edge, use scissors
to trim away any excess on the left and right sides. Set the
pocket aside for now and continue on to the Exterior.
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