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.
