A kangaroo pocket differs from a usual patch pocket in a peculiar form, most often resembling a trapezoid, and in that such a pocket has two entrances.
Most often, these pockets are found in anorak, sweatshirt and sports-style blouses made of knitwear.
Using the male anorak from Burda 12/2018 as an example, we show how to properly process and sew a kangaroo pocket on an item:
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Step 1
Fold the knitted fabric along the front side in half.
Place the pocket detail on the knitted fabric to the fold of the fabric and pin it.
Mark around the details of the paper pattern with a ruler and tailor's chalk allowances - 1.5 cm.
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Step 2
Overcast all sections of the pocket, except the lower section.
Unscrew the allowances for pocket entrances on the wrong side, seal and iron.
On the front side, pocket entries at a distance of 1.3 cm.
Then iron allowances along the top and side edges of the pocket onto the wrong side.
Pin the pocket to the front along the alignment lines.
Stitch the top and side ironed edges of the pocket to the edge. At the beginning and at the end of the stitches, sew the stitches.
Sweep the lower cut of the pocket.
Next, sew the product (in this case, anorak) as described in the instructions.
Tip:
The optimal processing of knitted fabrics is carried out on the overlock. The seams are very elastic and do not tear during socks.
If you do not have an overlock, to preserve the elasticity, the details of the cut from knitted fabrics are sewn with a special elastic stitch or a narrow zigzag stitch. Make sure that the thread tension is not too high.
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Source and illustration: Burda 12/2018
