This pocket is made from the same fabric as the garment and is stitched to the outside by hand or machine.

This pocket is the easiest type of pocket to make.

This pocket style is often used on pants and shorts.

This pocket is attached to the side seam of a garment.

If you are using plaid, stripe or printed fabric, it is important to match this pocket to the garment.

It can be cut as part of the garment front and back.

This pocket is diagonal or curved and attaches to the waist and side seams of a garment.

Sometimes a flap is stitched above this type of pocket.

You can cut all of this pocket's pieces from lining fabric.

You can cut the inside front section of this pocket from lining fabric.