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I love to stamp, but admit to being "measuring challenged" when it comes to certain designs. I have seen numerous cards with a pocket (like a shirt or pants pocket) that have banners, flowers, etc. coming out of them. After several attempts at cutting out an even pocket, here I am!
Would anyone be willing to share a template, instructions, etc on how to cut out a pocket to put on the front of a card?
I"m not exactly sure what you're trying to do. If I understood a bit more, maybe I could help. Are you having trouble downsizing something that will be proportionate?
Denverkat276, I should have been clearer in what I was trying to do. I would like to make a pocket like the one in this link entitled "banner blast card" Laura's Works of Heart: MORE BANNER BLAST CARDS:. Just working freehand, I can't seem to get the darn thing to be proportional!
Any measurements, patterns, templates, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
I have an idea, I'm just heading out and will be back in a few ours.... promised my grandsons an afternoon at the skate park. If someone jumps in before I get back that's cool, but I do have an idea.
I often cut fabric pockets long after I've lost the pattern piece. Start with a rectangle about the size you want - if you don't have a centring ruler it's good to start with something that you can easily work out half the width - so if it's 3 inches wide, you draw a line (on the back) down the centre at 1 1/2" inches. 3" x4" would be a good size to try.
Then, depending on how angled you want it to be, draw a line about 1/2" above the base. Draw lines from the bottom centre mark up to the 1/2" line, which gives you the angled bottom. Cut...
Actually, I often don't bother with actually measuring it and drawing the lines - since I use a gridded cutting mat on my work-desk I just use that.
If that's not clear, I'll try to add a drawing tomorrow, but I've turned off the PC which is attached to the scanner.
Cook22, you would think that after sewing/stamping/crafting, etc. for many years that I could follow your directions! I tried and I ended up with a very beautiful triangle - lol!
I wonder if there might be a tutorial that is visually understandable on Youtube. I think Cook got it, but I think you are visual and maybe need a video. I'll look today and see if I can find one.
Most definitely! Thank you very much. I printed them all. I can now trace and cut - that I'm definitely capable of. Thank you all. I so appreciate your helpfulness!!!!! Happy stamping.
Wouldnt cutting the bottom of a pocket be like the opposite of cutting out the indent for a banner?
Meaning, you mark the middle of the strip and cut from the two corners to the mark for a banner right?
Reverse that. Mark 1/2 inch straight line on back of paper square. Then a middle dot on the bottom edge. Then cut from the line on each side edge to the dot to form a point.
Make sense?
A shirt pocket (that isnt a western shirt) is a square with no point.
The example you showed us is a rectangle (almost a square) with the two bottom corners cut off. Depending on the size, just mark on the back of it with a ruler where you want to make the cuts.(ie 1/2 inch in each direction then connect the dots and cut) I think the mock double stitch with the white pen on the top makes it look like a pocket a lot as well as the denim looking paper.
But really the minute you stick something "in it" it becomes a pocket. If you want it to "pop" a bit, I suggest a square, cut 1/8"- 1/4" diagonal from the two bottom corners, fold the edge under the two sides, then the bottom (dont do the top) glue the edges to the base card and Viola! a pocket to hold stuff like a gift card. You could use a tape runner.
Thank you all very much for the suggestions and assistance! Life got very busy and I haven't tried a pocket yet, but will do so soon following all of your guidance. Thank you again!
Shirt/pants pocket on a card.
