how do you sew POCKET TOPPERS on? they usually overlap. sew the pocket closed? any help appreciated. tia Betty

I would like to see pics! I too think I have seen a couple different styles. Thanks - if you know of a free design...

Are you talking about Planet applique's pockets? It is done in two hoopings.

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by alexgrandma 14 Jun 2012

http://www.planetapplique.com/all...

by bettytaylor 14 Jun 2012

thanks, could not figure it out. now this makes sense. thanks a million. Betty

Do you have a link to the pocket toppers you are talking about? If we could see the design, we might be able to help you better. What I do is tap the top of the pocket down, but then they haven't had hands that are supposed to sit on the pocket.

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by bettytaylor 14 Jun 2012

there are many, usually animals but there are some cute chef pocket designs at Artistic Thread Works with hands that are UNDER the line for the pocket. thanks for asking. Betty

what happens to the "hands" that look like they are on top of the pocket? are they not designed to look like they are "SITTING" on the shirt with hands on the pocket? still not getting it. thanks for your help. Betty

I would pin or baste the top edge of the pocket down so it doesn't get caught in the design, then just stitch the carefully placed design to sit just above the top edge of where the pocket should be.

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by bettytaylor 14 Jun 2012

thanks, makes sense but i have hands which look like they sit on the pocket and that would also sew the pocket closed. Betty

by nhsmith55 14 Jun 2012

Betty, that sounds like a really cute design! Like someone is trying to climb out of the pocket?!

I have the designsbyjuju pockets. You make the pocket after the designs.

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by bettytaylor 14 Jun 2012

went to that website and all her designs sit on top. the designs i have look like they all have hands which sit on the pocket. thanks. might try designsbyjuju

If you have a 'fix' on your machine it will outline the area the design will stitch then move the design down in the hoop (if your machine will do this)and line up the bottom of the hoop with the bottom of top of the pocket - or - remove the pocket, stitch the design, then resew the pocket on.

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by bettytaylor 14 Jun 2012

thank you, think i know what you mean. Betty