The Split pocket is a quick and easy way of adding a pocket to any pattern or garment. The illustrations show the pattern for Marte coat as an example.

1. Cut two identical square pieces that measure at least 20 x 20 cm (four pieces if you want two pockets).

2. Place one of the squares on the garment with the right sides facing each other, where you want the pocket. Draw a straight line 2 cm below the top edge. Make sure to stop 2 cm from the vertical edge as well.

3. Sew a straight seam around the marked line. The seam should look like a long and narrow horizontal "V". Start to sew with 0.5 cm seam allowance from the marked line, and aim towards the point at the end of the line. Stop with the needle in the fabric at the end of the line and turn the fabric. Continue sewing on the other side and try to end up with a 0.5 cm seam allowance from the line where you started to sew.

4. Cut along the marked line. Stop 1 mm from the seam at the end, to be sure not to cut the seam.

5. Turn the pocket piece through the opening.

6. Press the opening flat with an iron. Be careful not to overwork the fabric with too much heat or pressure.

7. Place the second square on top of the first piece. Match the corners and edges.

8. Sew the pieces together with a straight stitch and 1 cm seam allowance along all edges, except the side with the split.

9. Finish the edges around the pocket with a zigzag seam or a serger.