How to Make Jeans Pockets Deeper| DIY Sewing Tutorial

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  • Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
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    Women's jeans pockets can be so small! Make them bigger/deeper with this step by step, beginner friendly sewing tutorial.
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    I believe you shouldn't have to change your body to fit your clothes, you can change your clothes to fit you. Comment below and tell me what's your biggest clothing problem!
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  • @shannonrodden3989
    @shannonrodden3989 4 роки тому +119

    I don’t know why manufacturers even sell jeans without a phone sized pocket. Thankfully, your directions were clever and it’s easy to fix!

    • @hdrunx4840
      @hdrunx4840 11 місяців тому +2

      AAAGH I JUST SPENT $30 ON PANTS WITH TINY FREAKING POCKETS I HATE THATA HHAHAHAHAHAHAHAGNRNENS

  • @bewilderbeastie8899
    @bewilderbeastie8899 Рік тому +6

    I've lost count of the time I've come back to this tutorial over the years. It's so useful.

  • @kcpaull
    @kcpaull 4 роки тому +40

    Great demo! I've been sewing for over 50 years, but this was just the information I needed! Real women want useful pockets, not make believe pockets!

  • @mariehodgson6013
    @mariehodgson6013 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for a very informative video! The "zig-zag" shears are called Pinking shears.

  • @haraway987
    @haraway987 4 місяці тому

    I wish I could like this again. I keep using it and sharing it with people because it's so clearly explained with no fuss - and fast! And it's cheerful! Thank you! 🥰

  • @ScrappyTreasures
    @ScrappyTreasures  6 років тому +64

    0:00 Introduction to Problem
    0:29 Step 1 (Get Materials)
    1:14 Step 2 (Measure Pocket)
    2:00 Step 3 (Cut out Pocket Extensions)
    2:28 Step 4 (Sew the Pocket Extensions)
    4:32 Step 5 (Fray Proof the Pocket Extensions)
    5:15 Step 6 (Pin Pockets to Pocket Extensions)
    6:04 Step 7 (Sew Pockets to Pocket Extensions)
    7:26 Results! (Before After Pics)

    • @heatherwhiteley3556
      @heatherwhiteley3556 4 роки тому +2

      Scrappy Treasures, this is an awesome video! Did you know that if you put this exact comment with timestamps into your description, the video will have "chapters" along the bottom red line?

  • @danielledoyle32
    @danielledoyle32 5 років тому +105

    I've been wanting to do this for years. Just give me pockets I don't want to buy a f*cking purse!

    • @ScrappyTreasures
      @ScrappyTreasures  5 років тому +8

      YES!!!! If you don't give me something, I'll make it myself.

  • @teresaburgess4406
    @teresaburgess4406 Рік тому +1

    Manufatures should make womens clothing with deep pockets like they used to.
    Thanks for the great video.

  • @husseinabdullahi6543
    @husseinabdullahi6543 6 місяців тому +1

    I have to say Thank you. You have made my trousers usable

  • @marywilliams9564
    @marywilliams9564 Рік тому +3

    I was browsing again as usual and came across your podcast. I was looking for adding pockets and making them deeper, so far you are the first one that made sense to me without a lot of talk. I hope you are still with UA-cam your the best 🤗

  • @MrCamilla
    @MrCamilla Рік тому +3

    I can't believe this still is a problem in 2022. You're a life saver

  • @wendyp8488
    @wendyp8488 6 років тому +57

    I love how you provide solutions to problems I did not even know could be solved! Thanks for this great video! ⭐️

  • @Kathleen58
    @Kathleen58 2 роки тому +1

    I need to do this to my jeans, but didn’t know how til now. Thank you for share this tip with us.

  • @paolaobispo8793
    @paolaobispo8793 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you! This the best thing since sliced bread.

  • @mileyjonas89
    @mileyjonas89 4 роки тому +18

    Girl! The way you organize the video and the process is so good, so didactic!
    Congrats! The bar on the top with the timecodes and steps is a great idea and you make the explanations very clear! Loved it, thanks! ^-^

  • @Etrid
    @Etrid Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this fantastic tutorial, I now have pockets that work!

  • @Chaseki
    @Chaseki 2 роки тому +1

    I love that you put the time signatures at the top. Really cool and helpful video!

  • @dioni82
    @dioni82 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video! I used your technique to fix the ripped pocket in my favourite Tramarossa chinos. It was my first attempt at using a thread and a needle but it came out perfectly! Really proud of myself! 😁

  • @CherryFruitSnack
    @CherryFruitSnack 2 роки тому +4

    This video was so great. If you ever find time to make a tutorial on how to make brand new pockets from faux jean pockets, I would super love that. Your's is the only tutorial I could follow along and was easy enough to understand. I prefer to use a sewing machine to hand-stitching so it would be great to see that option also.

  • @irishlr1641
    @irishlr1641 4 роки тому +5

    Now ALL of my shallow pant pockets have been transformed! Thank you ❣

  • @e.castlerock8454
    @e.castlerock8454 4 роки тому +9

    Thank you for the excellent instructions! Short pockets are so frustrating. Manufacturers and designers are too cheap to use the extra material on something that can't be seen.

  • @melanyrichmond2559
    @melanyrichmond2559 4 роки тому +6

    Love it! I have been contemplating adding real pockets to my pants for years. :)

  • @Sharolynn10
    @Sharolynn10 2 роки тому +3

    Very clear and well done video. This is the one I go back to each time I need to fix pockets. Kudos to you and THANK YOU

  • @avavernonjones5159
    @avavernonjones5159 2 роки тому

    I already fixed 3 pair of baby pockets . Thanks so much 😀😁😁

  • @hovawart16
    @hovawart16 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for this clear and helpful video. I hope a lot of people, especially women, find it and make use of it. I am going to extend the pockets on my new jean skirt today. Two thoughts: (1) you can also use children's washable markers to mark fabric. And (2) all large sewing scissors are called "shears," but as you noted in the superscript, the ones that make a zig-zag cut in the fabric are called, "pinking shears."

    • @hovawart16
      @hovawart16 2 роки тому +1

      Also, the link for the step-by-step instructions under the video no longer connects to an existing website.

  • @KelliConnolly90
    @KelliConnolly90 2 роки тому +1

    The history of women's pockets is crazy, I don't understand why they've become so tiny. They used to be huge!
    Thank you for this tutorial!

  • @mariebroome7469
    @mariebroome7469 Рік тому +1

    Awesome demonstration. I viewed 2 other videos and their biggest fail, they did not teach the actual sewing machine option. By the way, the scissors to prevent fraying are called, "pinking sheets." Thanks for a great video.

  • @arabellat5133
    @arabellat5133 5 років тому +4

    I just discovered your channel and it is one of the most user-friendly DIY channels I have ever seen. Keep it up!

  • @vdubs5189
    @vdubs5189 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much. I enlarged all of the pockets on all of my jeans using this tutorial! So nice to be able to fit my hands or my phone in my front pockets!

  • @noahsmith8304
    @noahsmith8304 4 роки тому +3

    tgank you for this video!!! i can now keep a whole newborn in my pocket now 🤗

  • @lydvincecruz8395
    @lydvincecruz8395 Рік тому

    Simple and easy. Thanks to you.I will definitely try it. It's going to be so helpful. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @jaybodzin107
    @jaybodzin107 2 роки тому +1

    This woman is a hero.

  • @vergeltapispisan1849
    @vergeltapispisan1849 Рік тому +1

    I like how you edit this video, its very entertaining even if its a 8mins video the time goes by really fast. The method is very easy and understandable, and you are Gorgeous especially you eyes😉 hey liked subs up! Great video tutorial

  • @72mandakini
    @72mandakini 5 років тому +6

    Thanku somuch dear I'm going to alter all my daughter's pants one more that zig zag triangular cutting excellent tip one's again thanku 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @leahmills8637
    @leahmills8637 6 років тому +16

    Nice! this was exactly what i was looking for.

  • @sandradavis-gordon4148
    @sandradavis-gordon4148 3 роки тому +1

    FUN and wonderfully instructive. Just what I needed!!!

  • @babanatalie87
    @babanatalie87 Рік тому

    Easy, simple & fun to watch.. Im giving this a try 😁

  • @Jammonster11
    @Jammonster11 2 роки тому +1

    Really clearly presented - thank you for sharing can't wait to try:)!

  • @eloradanan09
    @eloradanan09 4 роки тому +2

    Definitly going to do this soon to all my short pockets. Thank you so much!!!

  • @staindpam
    @staindpam 2 роки тому

    Thanks. You are a very good instructor.

  • @rosac8168
    @rosac8168 2 роки тому

    What a great idea 😊

  • @pequenil
    @pequenil 2 роки тому

    woah this tutorial is really helpful! thank you!

  • @majorphenom1
    @majorphenom1 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾

  • @obliquesealray2188
    @obliquesealray2188 11 місяців тому

    great tutorial thanks!

  • @trashcant
    @trashcant 2 роки тому

    Ohmygod yesterday i spent basically a whole day trying to figure out how to machine sew bigger pockets and mY GOD when you just flipped the fabric inside the pocket to sew i had to pause the video because if i had simply figured that out before???? Ohmy im gonna give All my jeans big pockets now, thanks for this!

  • @NorVack
    @NorVack 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much! Easiest explanation! I needed this so bad lol

  • @Ellee0827
    @Ellee0827 3 роки тому

    Glad I found this video, especially when it’s done with sewing by hand! Good job there!

  • @sarawatson8756
    @sarawatson8756 5 років тому +2

    i love this so much this is a life saver

    • @Simmvee
      @Simmvee 4 роки тому

      Money saver too. I lost $60 cash b/c of my stupid small pockets!

  • @yeymayorbee2644
    @yeymayorbee2644 3 роки тому

    I do this to all the jeans I buy now. Thank you!!!!

  • @Pye.
    @Pye. Рік тому

    THANK YOU

  • @ScrappyTreasures
    @ScrappyTreasures  5 років тому +6

    I'm so excited to announce I've made a free step-by-step PDF guide to go along with this video tutorial!
    mailchi.mp/e5b60a3501c0/scrappytreasures
    It includes a checklist of materials, a worksheet to calculate pocket size, and each step links you exactly to where I'm going over it in this video. I really hope this makes the sewing process as easy as possible for you.

    • @hovawart16
      @hovawart16 2 роки тому

      This page no longer exists.

  • @im4freak
    @im4freak 4 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @euniceluna8534
    @euniceluna8534 6 років тому +1

    Thanks a lot!

  • @mdoss99
    @mdoss99 2 роки тому

    Nice, clear instructions. Came in handy for me when the pockets were too small in my jogging suit.

  • @jennarodriguez1020
    @jennarodriguez1020 3 роки тому

    @ scrappy treasures
    Thank you!
    I just watched an advertisement about pants made with big pockets ... "On sale" for about $60.00!! I've been sewing for over a year know and knew there was for sure a better way!
    You did a great job, thanks again, and I just may try this out on a pair of shorts tonight! 😊

    • @jennarodriguez1020
      @jennarodriguez1020 3 роки тому

      ... Okay, so a little help here someone? I guess I don't know how to tag in the comments. 😆

  • @facemonkey13
    @facemonkey13 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent tutorial! My phone finally fits in my pocket!

  • @JudyLou917
    @JudyLou917 2 роки тому

    I knew there had to be a way to do this, I just couldn't figure out how. I just got done increasing the size of the pockets in one of my favorite pairs of jeans. Thank you so much for posting this!

  • @Gothdancer67
    @Gothdancer67 3 роки тому

    I know nothing of mending/ altering clothing so this video is great. I have a “Matrix” jacket three pockets with holes and I always felt they were not big enough. With your guidance I hope to make those pockets much more bearable. Thank You

  • @FB3PLAYHOUSE
    @FB3PLAYHOUSE 3 роки тому

    So this is how I thought it would be done but I wanted to make sure and the video was perfect thanks

  • @dxmxrxsbxxckthxwxxdxlf3931
    @dxmxrxsbxxckthxwxxdxlf3931 2 роки тому +1

    I feel like I was looking for this tutorial for a long time. Now I just need a four day weekend to enlarge all of my pockets

  • @cedarforest4621
    @cedarforest4621 Рік тому

    My latest jeans were the worst. Couldn't even hold an AirPods case without ejecting them. Your directions were clear, and now my pockets are perfect! Two more pants to go!

  • @iamcablegi2010
    @iamcablegi2010 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much beautiful... this helps me so much! You 🎸!

  • @PolishWoolf
    @PolishWoolf 5 років тому +7

    So it's possible to do that?! Thank you so much!

  • @BluMoon101
    @BluMoon101 5 років тому +1

    Wow you are so beautiful! Great video!

  • @alaa_elhelw
    @alaa_elhelw 5 років тому

    nice and great

  • @janetpeters6208
    @janetpeters6208 Рік тому

    Your awesome 👍😊

  • @mustafaahmad6585
    @mustafaahmad6585 5 років тому +2

    Good like it

  • @DB-lh6wz
    @DB-lh6wz 4 роки тому

    amazing thankyouuuuuuuuuuu

  • @willowwhyte1104
    @willowwhyte1104 5 років тому +4

    Well shit! Super easy! Thanks so much!!!

  • @hamzagamez05
    @hamzagamez05 2 роки тому +1

    Nice sharing g 👌😃😀👌💕

  • @user-xy5gk9ck2p
    @user-xy5gk9ck2p 6 років тому +1

    goooood ...

  • @rasheedd7129
    @rasheedd7129 5 років тому +2

    This is like the first video ive seen with no dislikes

  • @featherwombat4266
    @featherwombat4266 6 років тому +5

    This video is amazing I'm going to extend ALL my pockets now! Thanks so much

    • @ScrappyTreasures
      @ScrappyTreasures  6 років тому +2

      I'm telling you, it changed my life - I don't even carry purses anymore.

  • @escamillamagda3117
    @escamillamagda3117 5 років тому

    ty emoji ty, so i thumbs up, shared and subscribed with notification bell on

    • @ScrappyTreasures
      @ScrappyTreasures  5 років тому

      It means a lot! I'm actually on a break from my youtube channel though, you can watch my most recent video on why. I'm thinking about returning, but it wouldn't be the same types of videos, it would be fashion look books and my personal style. Would you still be interested in that?

  • @dubaidubai6518
    @dubaidubai6518 5 років тому

    Super

  • @diamondheart9268
    @diamondheart9268 Рік тому

    Thank you!!!! I hate short pockets!

  • @Willow-re5cq
    @Willow-re5cq 2 роки тому

    I have some new jeans, and the front pockets barely hold a quarter. I was looking for instructions to do this. Thanks for the great tutorial!

  • @tiddybearkush
    @tiddybearkush Рік тому

    You made the thread double. I have never realized you could do that to get stronger stitches.😂😂
    I don't stitch much 😂

  • @jennylongenecker
    @jennylongenecker 5 років тому +3

    Oh my gosh game changer. I've been refusing a new phone because they don't fit! I spent half an hour doing this and it's amazing!

    • @ScrappyTreasures
      @ScrappyTreasures  5 років тому +1

      Wow! Our pants are so much cheaper and simpler to make than a phone, and yet it limited your phone options?! That just goes to show how much the clothing market needs to change. I'm glad I could help :)

  • @genesisnavarro8112
    @genesisnavarro8112 3 роки тому

    Hi there awesome video. So I bought a pair of Jean's were just a tad bit of the pocket pops out (the white part) it's very minimal how can I fix that?

  • @TaoRensQueen
    @TaoRensQueen 2 роки тому +2

    You are a life saver! I extended my pockets yesterday and now I feel like the most powerful being in the world! I carry my phone and mask and a million things in my pockets! I went to class this morning and I showed off my giant pockets to all my classmates and they were impressed and super jealous and I told them that they, too, can live the dream!

  • @gurudeclan
    @gurudeclan 3 роки тому

    😍

  • @azclaimjumper
    @azclaimjumper 6 років тому

    Your video is exactly what I was looking for. However, instead of using a needle & thread, I will be using my Speedy Stitcher which enables me to lock each stitch same as a sewing machine & includes really strong poly thread. I have been wanting to fix holes in the pocket & increase the "depth" of the hand pockets on both hips in my military pants with just one repair.
    Please consider making a video that uses a Speedy Stitcher which in my opinion is much more practical for sewing pockets than needle & thread. Or you could simply add to this video & sew a pocket on with Speedy Stitcher while you extol its virtues over needle & thread.
    Additionally, I'll use Stitch Witchery to hold the pocket add-on in place while I'm sewing instead of pins, safety or otherwise.

  • @thecommentor4297
    @thecommentor4297 7 місяців тому

    The subscribe button just glow upon u saying subscribe

  • @jasonyoung7635
    @jasonyoung7635 3 роки тому

    you save several pants of mine whose pocket was either too shallow or torn over the years!1

  • @diegoooooooooooo
    @diegoooooooooooo 4 роки тому

    not all heroes wear capes

  • @alejabogoya7786
    @alejabogoya7786 3 роки тому

    Can this be done with a pant without pockets at all?

  • @sophiaserrano7297
    @sophiaserrano7297 5 років тому

    What kind of cloth did you use for the pockets? And did you have to wash it before hand to keep it from shrinking?

    • @ScrappyTreasures
      @ScrappyTreasures  4 роки тому +1

      Hm...I don't know. It was a scrap fabric. Any fabric that doesn't stretch will work fine :)

  • @erinjackson8119
    @erinjackson8119 2 роки тому

    She is the messiah

  • @sallyc60
    @sallyc60 5 років тому

    Could you list all steps

  • @khafifaumer4877
    @khafifaumer4877 3 роки тому

    Assalam o alikum dear jysy apny small pocket ko big kya hy agr isii trha pocket k ander wala kpra pht Jay Jo White colour ka hy to new kysy lgay

  • @hariTheHuman
    @hariTheHuman 3 роки тому

    good DIY. i roamed around 3 professional tailors here in Bengluru, for my 3 new shorts whose pockets are not deep enough to hold my samsung mobile. They all (being professional tailors) said nothing can be done on these pockets once they were done. How sad. Now I know how to do it. But one big question remains yet. By whom will it get done?

  • @hannahdesouza4565
    @hannahdesouza4565 10 місяців тому

    The color of the thread isn’t really going to matter since no one is going to see it lol (also, this is a great tutorial, when I get the time I’ll definitely try it out [though probably on an older pair first though, since I wouldn’t want to mess up])

  • @aliciaroca8942
    @aliciaroca8942 3 роки тому +2

    14 people weren't paying attention and sewed together the four layers of the pockets.

  • @Geospasmic
    @Geospasmic 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the hand sewing instructions! So many of these videos require a sewing machine. Stupid womenswear having tiny pockets. I actually bought a pair of jeans only to find the pockets are fake! WTF??

  • @DennisMK-vr6xc
    @DennisMK-vr6xc 5 років тому +1

    Zero dislikes and rightly so! I have some great Jeans but the quality of the pockets at their lowest point is bad, going to try out you're method by replacing the fabric! :)

    • @ScrappyTreasures
      @ScrappyTreasures  5 років тому +2

      Yes, pockets are so important!! Glad you're saving the life of an old pair :)

  • @cri9247
    @cri9247 3 роки тому

    i kinda inverted the pattern side, but doing this was soo worth it!! 🥰
    my phone can fit in my pocket now :D
    i'm excited for a bag reduced future 😌
    i also kinda took a shortcut by using the leg of some leggings that were the same width of my pocket to reduce sewing 🪡 (instead of having to sew 3 sides, i only had to do 1)

  • @PandarenMaster
    @PandarenMaster 6 років тому +4

    muh hahaha! im gonna extend all of my pants pockets!

    • @ScrappyTreasures
      @ScrappyTreasures  6 років тому +2

      YES! I barely use purses and bags anymore

    • @teresa4645
      @teresa4645 5 років тому +1

      @@ScrappyTreasures thanks! My purse was snatched while I was in a bathroom stall. Been looking for good video like this to get rid of my purse

  • @paulna5526
    @paulna5526 5 років тому +2

    you're so cute

  • @angiegutierrez1898
    @angiegutierrez1898 5 років тому

    H