［Pocket types]

How many times we have seen a pocket but did we think about its technical details. A fashion designer and a pattern master have to keep in mind about different types of pockets as for different garments the requirement of pockets changes. It is important that pocket size, shape, and placement should complement the design of the garment. 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.



Pockets can be classified in three categories.

1. Outside of pockets
As the name suggest Pockets of any size or shapes that are stitched over the garments.  

There are 3 types of outside pockets, Patch pocket, Pouch pocket and Accordion pockets.

2. Inserted pocket 
This kind of pouch is stitched inside of the garment into a straight and stylized seam.                    

3. Welt pocket 
An inset pocket with the lower lip finished by an upstanding welt.

Pockets Styles

Pockets are of different styles and shapes, Some pockets are designed to be used for filling things inside, these types of pockets are referred to as functional pockets, others are made as decorative style, and some other pockets are hidden in view.

It doesn't matter what type of pocket that are on garments, what matters most is that some pockets on any apparel give the wearer either a professional or casual look.

Pockets can be designed using the same fabric as the garment or use a different color to give it a contrast look. Some pockets are with flaps, while others are top-stitched with no flap.

These are some of most common pockets you can find on some garments: patch pocket has many designs such as patch pocket with flap, patch pocket with self-flap and patch pocket with separate flap. There are also in-seam pocket, front hip pocket, kangaroo pocket, welt pocket also called slashed pocket with welt, bound slashed pocket, basic patch pocket, paper bag pocket. The lists of types of pockets goes on...