“Bedside Pocket,” Friend, Apr. 1984, 12
Bedside Pocket
A bedside pocket would make a nice gift, especially for someone who is ill. It will hold books, magazines, tissues, eyeglasses, pen and paper, or whatever else can be conveniently placed in the compartments. To make a bedside pocket, you will need: 3/8 yard (.4 m) quilted fabric, pins, scissors, 3 yards (2.75 m) 1″-wide (2.5 cm) bias tape, and sewing machine or needle and thread.
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After pinning bias tape over short edges of fabric, sew in place.
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Fold up one finished edge to form 8″-deep (20 cm) pocket. Pin sides in place.
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Pin bias tape over raw edges, turn in ends of bias tape, then sew.
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To make two compartments, sew in about 4″ (10 cm) from one side (see illustrations).
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Slip long end of bedside pocket under the mattress, leaving pocket hanging over edge of springs.
