DIY Leather Pocket Tee

This Leather pocket tee DIY inspiration came from a Zara Tee. It only requires beginner level sewing skills - no machine needed! I plan on added a few more pockets to a dress or shirt here and there because its so simple to do and the result is really fun:)

{Wrap Bracelet: c/o Conversation Pieces, Craftsandlove, gift from sis, Jeans: Levis, Tee: Target to DIY}

Supplies:

Grey Tee (Got mine for $8 at Target) 

Leather or faux leather fabric 

(This swatch I picked up from a local interior design store - often they get rid of their old swatch books for free!)

Thread and Needle

Scissors

Pliers

Instructions:

1) Pre-shrink your tee so that you can prevent unwanted wrinkling around the pocket.

2) Pre-measure and cut your pocket shape of choice out of your leather fabric. 

(It makes it easier to cut 1/2 of the pocket, fold in half, and cut around the folded edge to finish a symmetrical pocket.)

3) Hand stitch or sew along the edge with a strong needle or leather needle and thick black thread. 

Time: 15 -30 minutes (depending if you machine sew or hand stitch)

Cost: $8

Tips for sewing with leather:

Use a pliers to pull the needle in and out or you will get blisters! If its faux leather it is a thinner fabric and easier to sew.

Check often that your pocket is lined up straight with your tee so that you prevent crooked lines. 

Using a thimble might also help when you are weaving the needle in and out.

And now for a little humor, I present to you the pony tail flip (inspired by my sister Madeline)....

You know, just letting my personality shine through here....;)