Making Your Own Pocket Template for Faster Sewing

If you've ever tried to sew a patch pocket without using a pocket template, you already know how frustrating it is to get those corners looking perfectly even. It's one of those tiny tools that doesn't look like much—usually just a piece of cardstock or thin plastic—but it completely changes the way your finished clothes look. Instead of one pocket being slightly rounder than the other or having a weirdly slanted bottom, a template keeps everything uniform and professional. Honestly, once you start using one, you'll probably wonder why you ever bothered with the "eyeball it and hope for the best" method. ...

May 23, 2026 · 7 min · Skye Parker