Welt or "bespoke" pockets are a hallmark of tailored and couture garments, but they tend to intimidate even the most experienced sewers. Commercial garment manufacturers achieve consistent quality using a $25,000 Bespoke Welt Pocket machine—way out of reach for most of us. And, unfortunately, the majority of sewing patterns on the market provide traditional welt-pocket instructions that usually result in distorted openings, uneven welt lips, and visible stitching, all of which scream "homemade." Is it any wonder that we sewers avoid welt pockets like they're plutonium?
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