This is my Cell Pocket Tutorial for an outdoor chair.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
I created this tutorial for a HTC OneX,
you can adjust the size for your cell, a e-reader, or iPad.
These make incredible gifts!
The extra pocket is great for ear-buds etc.
I have posted this tutorial for FREE.
You may repost, share, etc...
but DO NOT charge for my tutorial/pattern.
Step 1: Cut out your pieces.
(As I stated, these pieces I cut are to fit my cell. Adjust the size for what device you wish to create the pocket for. Adding 1/4" or so to each side for the seams.)
Back Piece: 5 1/2" wide & 7 3/4" tall
Front Piece: 5 1/2" wide & 7 3/4" tall
Front Pockets: Inner Pocket 5 1/2" wide & 10 1/2" tall
Front Pocket 5 1/2" wide & 9 1/2" tall
(For the frontmost pocket I leave this piece a bit longer and wait to trim the end off as I lay it on top of the inner pocket. That way I can adjust it to be as tall as I wish.
AND in the photo I have the pockets & button flaps already folded in-half.)
2 Button Flaps: 2 pieces 2" wide & 9" long
(You will want to adjust the LENGTH of the flap pieces for your chair rail. This is made to fit our ÄPPLARÖ from IKEA outdoor chairs.)
Step 2: Interfacing & batting.
Add interfacing to the back piece, along with a piece of batting. I sew a few lines across (I call it quick-quilting) to keep the batting held in place. You won't see this, as it will be against the chair.
Fold the two pocket pieces in half, adding interfacing inside each piece.
Add interfacing to the button flap pieces. Then fold in half, sew down the two sides, leaving the end open to turn. Turn right-side out and press.
I use my Great-Aunts paper press to "poke" the corners out. This is best tool I've ever had & keep it always beside my machine.
Step 3: Pockets
Top stitch along the top fold of the pocket pieces. Place the inner pocket on top of the front piece and stitch along the sides and the bottom. Place the front pocket on top, adjusting for the size of inner pocket "peeking" out as you would like, trim the extra fabric from the BOTTOM (not the top fold that you have top stitched.) Now sew to the front piece, sandwiching your inner pocket.
Step 4: Button Flaps
Top stitch around the edges of the button flaps if you wish.
On one of the flaps add your buttonhole, and on the other flap your button.
Connect together as shown.
Step 5: Sew pieces together
Sew the button flap to the top of the front piece at the center.
Make sure that the button is thru the button hole flap (connected) and is facing DOWN towards the front piece. (SO technically you are sewing the buttonhole end of the flap to the top piece)
Stitch along the top (I stitch a few times to reinforce it).
Next add the back piece on top with right-sides together, stitching along the top.
When you "open" the top piece you will have this...
Now fold it so that the wrong sides are together and the button flap is straight out. Press.
Step 6: Finishing the button flap
Now we are going to attach the other end of the button flap to the back piece.
Fold it down like pictured, making note of where it lays to give you enough tension/size for your chair rail.
PLEASE NOTE: when sewing to the back piece, pull the pieces back out, so that you won't be sewing thru to the front piece as well!
I sew a rectangle with a X in the middle. Just something a bit more than a single stitch line to reinforce it.
When finished, viewed from the backside.
Step 7: Sewing Front to Back
Now fold back so that the back piece is on top of the front piece.
The pockets and button flap sandwiched inside, with right sides together!
Sew around the edges, leaving an opening at the bottom for turning.
Clip corners & trim edges if needed.
Step 8: Finishing Up
Next, turn it right side out. I reach in and pull gently on the button flap, pulling it thru the opening and then turning right side out. Gently poke the corners out. Press the front and back.
Now I like to slide in a piece of cardboard covered inside batting for extra support. (I cut the cardboard approx. 5" wide & 7" tall). You can skip this step if you'd like, as the interfacing will still give it a bit of stability.
Press the bottom, folding in a bit along the opening you left for the bottom seam.
Then top stitch along the bottom, catching the seam you just pressed in.
Viola! There you have it, a cell pocket for your outdoor chair!
Please let me know what you create using my tutorial!
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Our outdoor chairs are ÄPPLARÖ from IKEA. We LOVE LOVE LOVE them!
And yes, I made the pillows myself!
