Adding Cargo Pockets to the Easy Fits

Today we have a guest poster!!! Jess is here to share her amazing tutorial for adding cargo pockets to the Easy Fits pattern! 

Also until May 2nd, 2014, you can get the Easy fits in the BUNDLE UP pattern bundle! (Click the link to get the bundle details)

If you are loving the tutorial feel welcome to leave a comment or pin or share or all the above :)

Hello all! I am Jess and I blog at Gracious Threads. Gracious Threads began as a place for me to share all the sewing I do for my family and myself. It soon grew, as other sewists share my love for simple, practical clothing for kids. 

Over time, I began to add tutorials and a few free patterns. Recently, I am slowly releasing my own Gracious Threads sewing patterns. 

I'm thrilled to be here today to share with you an easy way to jazz up your Easy Fit pants. Easy Fits were one of my first pdf patterns and they have been in heavy use for the past several years. Today my youngest got his first pair.

My kids love pockets, especially to carry in things that should probably be left outside! While my little guy is a bit young to be collecting leaves, rocks, and bugs, I thought his pants could use a set too.

To draft the pocket:

To draft the flap: 

Cut 2 pocket pieces and 4 flap pieces

Now you are ready to start sewing! 

Finish all 4 edges of the pocket piece with a serger or a zigzag stitch.

Fold under the top by 1" and press. Hem close to edge.Fold under the remaining 3 sides by 1/2" and press. 

Center pocket on leg piece and pin. Stitch in place, being sure to backstitch well at the top corners.

To make the flaps, sew two, right sides together, along one long edge and two short edges.










Clip corners, turn, and press.











Butt raw edge of flap against top of pocket piece. Stitch 1/2" away from raw edge. Trim seam to 1/4".



Flip pocket flap down and topstitch 1/2" away from the top edge. This will enclose the raw edge of the flap.

Congrats; you are done! You can also choose to add a closure to the pocket, such as a button and buttonhole, velcro, or a snap. Now you are ready to sew up your pants as usual.

Thank you, Scientific Seamstress, for having me over to visit! 

Thanks so much for stopping by Jess and for the great tutorial! 

As always feel welcome to join us in the Lab over on Facebook! 

SEWFAB is on it's way!!!!!

We are soooooo excited to share another bundle coming soon! (and I, Jeanine, have been doing a lot of sewing for this one and I can hardly contain the excitement! I am soooooo looking forward to sharing all the lovely things I've made with these patterns!! So be here May 5th-13th!)

Coming soon, for one week only, nineteen pattern designers will be joining together to combine their best PDF sewing patterns and selling them to you for the incredible price of $29.95! That’s over 80% off of the combined retail value! The Sew Fab Pattern Sale is the original pattern bundle sale! Grab the bundle when it goes on sale next week and you’ll be all set for the spring and summer seasons! You have to wait until next week to see which patterns are included in this spring's bundle, but take a look below to see which designers you'll find! I think you will be as excited as I am to see some previous favorites as well as several amazing designers that are new to the Sew Fab Sale. Greenstyle Creations, Handmade Therapy, MODKID, Everything Your Mama Made, The Scientific Seamstress, Figgy's Patterns, Two Sweets Patterns, Things for Boys, Patchwork Posse, Betz White, LBG Studio, Mouse House Creations, Gingercake, Heidi & Finn, Sumo's Sweet Stuff, Terra's Treasures, Paisley Roots, Molly Blossom Designs, Sewing Mama RaeAnna. Sale sponsored by The Southern Institute. See you right here, bright and early on Monday morning!

BUNDLE UP Pattern bundle is here!

Ready for some exciting news?

Welcome to the first installment of Bundle UP! Bundle UP is a collective of your favorite established PDF sewing pattern designers coming together to offer you a sweet deal on both hot new patterns and your favorite closet staples from past releases. 

 What makes Bundle UP different from other bundle sales? 

• We only feature established designers whose patterns and reputation you already know and trust.
• We create themed bundles. Our first bundle is Girls, coming next Women's. This way you get more of what you need and none of what you don't. 
• We offer primarily </ strong>new release patterns and throw in a couple oldies but goodies to round out the bundle.</ li>
• We allow you to Build a Better Bundle. You get to pick and choose which patterns and how many to include in your bundle (minimum of 6 patterns for bundle pricing). 
• The more you buy, the more you save! 

Are you ready to see who is in the first Bundle UP sale?

The Scientific Seamstress contribution to the Bundle Up is the Kids Easy Fit pattern! A classic and much loved pant, great for jammies to everyday and a FAST sew! Here are some pictures of Easy Fits others have made! (Thanks for allowing us to share your images!)

Kristin made this lovely gigham oufit

(Paired with the Aline top/dress)

Jessica made this love;y fall outfit! 

(Paired with the Portrait Peasant)

Anne's "wuffled" Easy Fits!

Barbara made Easy Fits in denim!

Dianne turned the Easy Fits into bloomers by adding elastic to them!

Dianne was busy making several sets of the cutest PJ's using the Easy Fits pattern

I love how Jennifer got creative adding a cargo pocket to the Easy Fits!

and again Jennifer got creative making them into little prince pants and Mickey ones for their Disney trip!

Thanks for all the great pics Jessica 

Kristin made a cute pair of ruffled checker capri's using the Easy fit pattern

Tammy's cute and colourful outfit and Christmas jimjams!

Tomi made her Easy Fits in short length (all lengths are in the pattern)

And lastly Jeanine made Easy Fits in a nice light chambray for summer wear!

(Paired with the Simply Sweet)

The Bundle up sale runs from April 26th - May 2nd!

 I recommend not waiting until the last minute to buy - save yourself from being disappointed and get it early so you don't forget!

ow does it work?

Here is how the sale works:

These patterns are already a great bargain, marked down about 50% from their retail prices, but we have an even better deal in store for you. The more you buy, the better deal you score! You must buy at least 6 patterns to get bundle pricing, but the more you add to your cart, the cheaper they get. Here are the details:

• $4.50 each for 6 ($27 total)
• $4.25 each for 8 ($34 total)
• $4.00 each for 10 or more ($40- $44 total)

Click here to visit Pattern Revolution - Bundle UP.

BUNDLE UP! A fun and exciting new sales bundle!

Ready for some exciting news?

We are so excited to be in a few bundles this spring!!! The first pdf pattern bundle we are in is new and different and called Bundle Up! No need for the patterns to be warm and cozy though - these patterns are clearly singing spring and summer!  Have a read to see what is in the bundle and your buying options and then get ready to shop this Saturday!

Welcome to the first installment of Bundle UP! Bundle UP is a collective of your favorite established PDF sewing pattern designers coming together to offer you a sweet deal on both hot new patterns and your favorite closet staples from past releases. 

 What makes Bundle UP different from other bundle sales? 

• We only feature established designers whose patterns and reputation you already know and trust.
• We create themed bundles. Our first bundle is Girls, coming next Women's. This way you get more of what you need and none of what you don't. 
• We offer primarily  strong&new release patterns and throw in a couple oldies but goodies to round out the bundle
• We allow you to Build a Better Bundle. You get to pick and choose which patterns and how many to include in your bundle (minimum of 6 patterns for bundle pricing). 
• The more you buy, the more you save! 

Are you ready to see who is in the first Bundle UP sale?

How does it work?

These patterns are already a great bargain, marked down about 50% from their retail prices, but we have an even better deal in store for you. The more you buy, the better deal you score! You must buy at least 6 patterns to get bundle pricing, but the more you add to your cart, the cheaper they get. Here are the details:

• $4.50 each for 6 ($27 total)
• $4.25 each for 8 ($34 total)
• $4.00 each for 10 or more ($40- $44 total)

Are you ready for a SNEAK PEEK?

The sale goes live this Saturday April 26th,

 so stay tuned for details!