Measure ½ inch from the sides of fabric piece B—points a and b. Then measure 2 inches from the top of section B—points c and d. Using a ruler, draw a straight line between points a and c and points b and d. Cut along a-c and b-d with long, even strokes. Mark the pocket on section A Fold section A in half. Carefully put pins into the fold to mark the center. Fold the pocket pattern, which you cut earlier, in half. Place the center crease of the pocket pattern on the pins marking the center of section A. The top edge of the pattern should be even with hemline (folded edge) of section A. Open the pocket pattern and pin it in place. Measure the distance between the paper pattern and the outer edge of section A at the top and bottom of the pattern. Trace around the pattern with tailor’s chalk or your tailor’s pencil. Keep the chalk line very sharp, because you will be using it as a guide for stitching the pocket. [Illustration: {Pattern}] Get the pocket ready to stitch To make the pocket, you will be stitching section A and section B together. Since two thicknesses of fabric are more bulky than a single thickness, it will be necessary to learn how to pin them together so they will not slip when you are stitching them. Place section A over section B with cut edges of lower corners and side edges matching. The hem should be folded to the inside and chalk markings to the outside. Pin the two pieces together with the points of the pins directed to the side edges of the case. [Illustration: KEEP FABRIC SMOOTH IN PINNING] Machine stitch the pocket Adjust the stitch regulator to 8 stitches per inch. Lower the needle on the stitched hemline of section A. Lower the presser foot after the threads have been drawn between the toes to the back of the machine. Backstitch until the needle pierces folded edge, or knot the thread according to directions on page 21. Then adjust the stitch regulator to forward motion. Stitch following the line you have marked, stitching on it as much as possible. Apply little pressure onto the knee lever or foot pedal so the machine will not move too fast. When you reach the point of the pocket, lower the needle into the point of material, raise the presser foot, turn the material around, lower the presser foot again, and stitch to the next point. The presser foot needs to be raised and lowered in this manner each time you want to turn a corner. [Illustration: {Presser foot}] Stitch to the fold of the hem. When you reach the fold, backstitch to the stitching line of the hem. With your small scissors clip the threads close to the stitching line. Sew sections A and B together The side seams of the case must still be stitched together. This is done on the outside of the case. [Illustration: {Case with side seams}]