HIDE IT
Sneaky Sleeve Pocket
Stick a secret compartment inside your jacket for
hush items you want to stash. BY CY TYMONY

Photography by Sam Murphy

Sometimes your regular jacket pockets just won’t do for some of your private, sneaky items you’d rather not have discovered. You can make a secret pocket easily enough for one of your spare jackets. Better yet, make a secret sleeve pocket that provides quick access and is custom made for your personal items, such as a pen, calculator, mini camera, voice recorder, flashlight, animal repellent, or personal alarm.

This project shows how to make a compact pocket for an iPod, from material that matches the jacket color. It’s affixed with velcro stick-ons, allowing for easy removal prior to traveling and for cleaning purposes. Your secret pocket can be any size you desire. Just follow the basic design example given.