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    1.Cut out the pocket and drawstring hem using the template on the next page. Iron a piece of non-woven interfacing (3 x 5 cm) to the wrong side of the drawstring hem at the eyelets.
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    2.Tap the eyelets into place.
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    3.Fold the drawstring hem in half and sew it to the top edge of the pocket.
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    4.Cut a 30 cm length of elastic. Attach the cord stopper to the elastic.
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    5.Pull the elastic through the eyelets. Make sure that the cord stopper is on the right side. Sew to secure the elastic to the ends of the drawstring hem
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    6.Sew the top edge of the outer pocket to the wrong side. Sew the drawstring pocket to the wrong side of the outside pocket (0.5 cm seam allowance). Sew the pocket on your clothes.

Drawstring pocket