Miscellaneous MYOG tips

A few random tips that do not require a full article

Side Pocket Bag Bulge

When calculating side pocket fabric widths, make sure to account for what you want to carry in them and the bag bulging out when full. A scale diagram in Inkscape helps

Figure showing how to calculate the width of a pocket accounting for bag bulging when full

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