Hemming Pocket Slits

18th-century petticoats worn in The Atlantic World did not have pockets included in them. Instead, separate pockets were attached underneath. To access these pockets the top 10” (25 cm) to 12” (30 cm) of the side seams are left open and the raw edges hemmed. In this section the video will walk you through:

1. Mark your pocket slits

2. Hem your pocket slits

Left handed: