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TURIA DUNGAREES: POCKETS TUTORIAL

21 August, 2014

I’m not going to make a full Sew-Along for the Turia dungarees pattern but rather a series of small tutorials on the m
important features of the pattern construction. The pattern construction in itself is quite simple, apart from the pock
and the straps, there are only 3 main pieces: the bodice, the font and the back. The most complicated step is certa
how to make a at-fell seam, as it may well be a new technique for you. Don’t worry, it’s easy and we’ll cover it on Frida
But let’s start today with the patch pockets! Because dungarees are a casual and most importantly, a practical garm
(yes, yes, even for going to the ladies room, it just takes practice!), pockets are an essential element.
I’m going to show you how to sew easily the front and back patch pockets:
FRONT POCKETS

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To help you fold the seam allowances in, staystitch all around the front pocket just inside the seam allowance (about
cm from the edge or 1/2″). You don’t need to staystitch the top edge of the front pocket.

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Clip the seam allowance of pocket opening: that’s the curved edge. Be careful not to cut the stitches!

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Fold the seam allowance to the inside and press.

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Stitch two rows of topstitching along the curved edge. Here is how I like to sew my topstitching so that the dista
between the rows is always the same:

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I like to stitch the rst row about 3 mm (1/8″) from the edge. Then I like to place the edge of the needle plate against
rst stitching line and follow it (that’s roughly 8 mm or 5/16″).

Fold the sides and bottom seam allowances along the staystitch. Make sure the staystitching line is on the inside of
seam allowances.
Press.

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Place the pocket on the dungarees front piece, matching the marks and pin it in place. The top edges of the pocket
the front piece should match. Then stitch two rows of topstitching along the sides and bottom, leaving the curved
top edges open.
BACK POCKETS

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Staystitch all around the front pocket just inside the seam allowance (about 1,2 cm from the edge or 1/2″).

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Turn the top edge along the staystitch, press. Fold again and stitch two rows of topstitching.

Fold the sides and bottom seam allowances along the staystitch. Make sure the staystitching line is on the inside of
seam allowances. Press.

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Place the pocket on the dungarees back piece, matching the marks and pin it in place. Then stitch two rows
topstitching along the sides and bottom, leaving the top edge open.
On Friday, we’ll see how to make the at-fell seam and next week, I’ll explain how to change the pattern into a pinaf
dress very easily as quite a lot were interested in this variation. Have a great week!
 

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10 COMMENTS

BELLBIRD

 22 August, 2014 at 2:59 am

Hi Pauline, I've almost nished my dungarees (just need to hem them and some nishing), but wanted to l
you know that I love them! I'll nish them up this weekend and I can't wait to wear them out. The pinafore
variation sounds great, I'll de nitely be making that next! A pinafore in corduroy would be so cute over
tights in winter.

PAULINE ALICE
 22 August, 2014 at 3:26 pm

I'm looking forward to see them! Yes, corduroy would be so great for a fall/winter pinafore dres
Just be careful that it's not too heavy for the at-fell seam!

KIRSTY
 22 August, 2014 at 10:21 am

So excited to make a pinafore!!! Thanks so much for the printed patterns. So super sweet of you.

PAULINE ALICE

 22 August, 2014 at 3:27 pm

You're welcome Kirsty! So you're going to make the pinafore version as well? Great!!!

ADELINE
 22 August, 2014 at 8:13 pm

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Bonjour Pauline, Je terminerai je pense ma Turia dungarees version robe, mais je ne connaissais pas cette
couture rabattue. Merci pour ce tuto, j'ai fais la couture anglaise à la place.
Merci pour tes super patrons
Adeline

PAULINE ALICE

 24 August, 2014 at 10:49 am

La couture anglaise est une bonne alternative si ton tissu est assez n. Il existe aussi une fausse
couture rabattue mais les marges sont visibles sur l'intérieur du vêtement. Avec un tissu épais
comme du velours côtelé, un biais est aussi une bonne idée. Hâte de voir ta version Adeline!

MARÍA JOSÉ
 26 August, 2014 at 8:42 pm

Muy bien explicado. Un tuto sencillo y breve, pero que deja clarísimo como se hace.

PAULINE ALICE

 28 August, 2014 at 7:50 am

¡Gracias María José!

ADELINE
 27 August, 2014 at 11:51 am

http://www.threadandneedles.fr/projets-couture/41971-turia-dungarees-cote-jupe
Bonjour Pauline, et voilà ma version : modi cations : marges avec biais rapporté pour la partie dos jusqu'a
début des bretelles, puis pour celles des poches et sur la partie devant, ainsi que l'ourlet.

PAULINE ALICE
 28 August, 2014 at 7:52 am

Superbe version Adeline!!! Bravo pour cette variation jupe, elle est géniale et pleine de peps dan
ce joli tissu vitaminé. Merci pour le lien

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