I was stumped on how to design a side pocket for our rain jackets, but eventually, I got it figured out.
Inspiration
A common method is to inset the zipper, leave it exposed and add a shield at the top to prevent water from getting in. The zipper shield is a great idea for zippers that aren’t placed along a side seam.
However, I wanted my zipper along the side seam and didn’t want it exposed. Adding a flap would protect the zipper from water. My goal was to make a zippered side pocket like the one on Patagonia rain jackets.
My Method
I was thrilled when I found this YouTube video. It is nearly identical to the method I show in this post. I just improved a few steps here and there:
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