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Types of Pockets...

Pockets can serve both functional and decorative purposes by temporarily holding small articles. They come in various shapes and sizes and should complement the design of the garment. Pockets are classified into three main categories: outside pockets which are stitched on the outside of garments, inserted pockets stitched inside garments, and welt pockets with a standing lip finishing the opening. Some common pocket types include patch pockets with or without flaps, in-seam pockets, and hip or welt pockets of varying placements.

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Types of Pockets...

Pockets can serve both functional and decorative purposes by temporarily holding small articles. They come in various shapes and sizes and should complement the design of the garment. Pockets are classified into three main categories: outside pockets which are stitched on the outside of garments, inserted pockets stitched inside garments, and welt pockets with a standing lip finishing the opening. Some common pocket types include patch pockets with or without flaps, in-seam pockets, and hip or welt pockets of varying placements.

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Pocket - is a pouch that has a closed end is

usually stitched on a garment or even inside


the garment. Pocket can be both functional
and decorative purpose. Pocket helps in
holding and small article temporarily. It is
important that pocket size, shape, and
placement should complement the design of
the garment.
Pockets can be classified in three categories.

• Outside pocket - As the name suggest Pockets of any


size or shapes that are stitched over the garments.  
• Inserted pocket  - This kind of pouch is stitched inside
of the garment into a straight and stylized seam.    
• Welt pocket - An inset pocket with the lower lip
finished by an upstanding welt. The welt may be from
3/8” to 1” wide. It can have one or two lips finishing
the opening edges. This pocket are used mainly found
as the chest pocket of a jacket, coat or as back side
pocket on trousers.
• Patch Pocket with Flap - This type of pocket
has a - flap that hangs sown to cover the upper
edge of the pocket. This pocket has no button.
• Patch Pocket With Self-Flap - The self-flap
patch pocket is folded down to form the flap.
The flap is formed from the pocket itself. It is
self facing at the top edge of the pocket.
• Patch Pocket With Separate Flap -This type of
patch pocket has a separate flap that is
attached to the pocket opening. The pocket
uses button closure.
• In-Seam Pocket - This type of pocket is usually found in
trousers. It hangs inside the garment. The pocket is
attached to seam opening. You can also find in-seam
pocket in skirts.
• Back / Front Hip Pocket - This pocket starts from waistline
to the side seam and only the opening can be seen because
the pocket hangs inside the garment. You can find hip front
or back pocket in casual skirts and trousers. Back or front
hip pocket is placed low on hiplines it can be high when
used in jeans.
• Welt Pocket - This style of pocket is also known as slashed
pocket with welt. It is found mostly on coats, breast
pockets on men's jackets and on women coats. Welt pocket
has a straight flap that stands up or faces upwards and
covers the pocket opening. The pocket opening is always
behind the flap.

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