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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: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • 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?: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • 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?: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • 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?: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • 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?: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • 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?: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • 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?: step 7, image 1 of 2 How to fix a shirt pocket that is just not sitting right?: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • 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.

Conclusion

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

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