The Lou Box Dress 1, view A features traditional in-seam pockets. During my development of the pattern, I found two methods for attaching them when using a knit fabric. The first is detailed in the instruction booklet and is more similar to sewing with a woven fabric. This second method uses a serger for the majority of the sewing and a conventional machine to finish it off.
Today I’m going to share a few tips for sewing patch pockets with knit fabric. These techniques can be used for the bodice pocket on the Lou Box Dress 2 or Lou Box Dress 1, view A or for the larger patch pockets on the Lou Box Dress 1, view B. Pockets are not very challenging when sewn with a cooperative linen or cotton but can become quite tricky when using a slippery silk or jersey. But with some patience and one or two of these tricks, you’ll be able to sew beautiful topstitched patch pockets.
One of the features of the Lou Box Top and Dresses is an opening at the back neck with a button and loop closure. The feature is both functional and decorative. For a high neck, the opening to necessary for getting the garment over your head. But for the scoop neck versions it is not strictly necessary. For the Lou Box Top Sewalong, I showed you how to finish a woven neckline with the back opening. Today I’m going to show you how to finish the neckline in the round, without a back neck opening. This method is recommended for the Lou Box Dress 2 view B with the low scoop back but you can use this for any view of the Lou Box Dress 1 or 2.
