Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

Video: How to Add a Side Pocket to Any Bag

I’ve gotten a lot of questions lately on how to add a side pocket to a bag or backpack, so today’s tutorial is how to do just that! I will show you how to add 2 different kinds of Side Pockets to any bag (a slip pocket and a gathered pocket), with options for using quilting cotton or mesh fabric.

You can find mesh fabric here: https://sewsweetness.com/products/mesh

Enjoy!

7 thoughts on “Video: How to Add a Side Pocket to Any Bag

  1. Kat says:

    Thank you for this awesome tutorial! It is perfect and just what I needed. 🙂

    1. Sara Lawson says:

      So happy it was helpful, Kat!

  2. lyndagiles800 says:

    i love watching sew sweetness

  3. Theresa says:

    Just the tutorial I was looking for, thank you!

  4. Rebecca says:

    Great video – thank you! I did want to ask if you knew what the fabric is on the bag behind you – the red fabric with the white trees. I have done an exhaustive search for something very much like that.

  5. Kelly says:

    Thank you so much. I have trouble finding a tutorial for a pocket with a contrasting fabric band at top. Would love to see one!!! Hint hint. Love your work and tutorials. Big fan.

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