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Hand Stitched Tie-On Pocket

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A tie on pocket of linen embroidered with birds, flowers, a sun, the letter K and a vine pattern laying flat on a dark surface.
A tie on pocket of linen embellished with blue appliqué laying flat on a dark surface with a paper copy of a pattern, some folded scraps of blue fabrics, blue twill tape and a card of blue embroidery floss.
A person shown from the upper chest through knee level wearing a white dress and two tie on pockets. One pocket is dark blue and the other is linen with blue appliqué squares. The pockets are being worn cross-body from the opposite shoulder.
A tie on pocket of linen embroidered with birds, flowers, a sun, the letter K and a vine pattern laying flat on a dark surface.
A tie on pocket of linen embellished with blue appliqué laying flat on a dark surface with a paper copy of a pattern, some folded scraps of blue fabrics, blue twill tape and a card of blue embroidery floss.
A person shown from the upper chest through knee level wearing a white dress and two tie on pockets. One pocket is dark blue and the other is linen with blue appliqué squares. The pockets are being worn cross-body from the opposite shoulder.

From kzstevens:

Approximate finished dimensions: 8" wide x 10.5" tall with a 5" deep pocket opening. (20cm x 27cm x 12.7cm)

Popular from the 17th to the 19th centuries, tie-on waist pockets were an essential accessory to a woman’s wardrobe. Making a pocket was a skill learned at an early age, part of the progression from girlhood to adulthood. A very portable project, it could be easily picked up at odd or stolen moments, alone or with others.

This tie-on pocket is a perfect addition to a modern day wardrobe. It may no longer contain a nutmeg grater or lock of hair, but it is the ideal spot for a smart phone. It is a simple hand-stitched project to steal away a bit of treasured time.