Bucket pocket

A bucket pocket is a large patch pocket with a flared top similar to cowl neck. It can hold a lot of items like a bucket.

Denim Pocket

Denim pocket is a patch pocket made from denim fabric and has unique double line or twin stitching.

Western Pocket

 A bound pocket that consists of an angled flap like an arrowhead used on shirts and dresses which echos the western or cowboy look.

Shirt Pocket

A shirt pocket is a patch pocket which consists of shaped bottom and a top-stitched welt effect on the top. The pocket may be of same color or of contrasting color with the shirt. The shirt pockets are chest pockets placed on the left side of the shirt as it is easily accessible for most of the people who are right-handed. It can be used to carry small items or hang sunglasses.

Side Pockets

The side Pockets are stitched at the side of pants, pajama, shorts, trousers etc. The pocket is stitched from waist to hip. These are slash pockets as they are set on an angle which allows the person to slide the hands in and out easily. However, the kurta side pocket is stitched 1 inch above the waist.

Welt Pocket

A welt pocket is a slit pocket similar in construction to Jett pocket but a bound pocket as the sides of the pocket is stitched up. The slit is finished with a welt (band of fabric) usually a separate fabric at garment's front.

           Welt (Bessom)

        Curved Welt

     Top stitched welt

 Welt pocket with button

Utility Pockets

Utility pockets are patch pockets which has multiple divisions for the placement of small, light multifunctional tools. These pockets are generally seen on the front portion of the garment.

Petal Pocket or Tulip Pocket

A petal pocket is the patch pocket which is split into two curved overlapping layers so that it looks like folds as petals. This unique pocket shape can be seen on dresses, coats or bags.

Jetted Pocket

Jetted pockets are slit pockets (as the outside of the pocket only appears as a slit) in which the pocket pouch sits inside the garment rather than sewn outside. The really visible part of the pocket is the two thin strips of fabric same as the garment itself and the pouch hangs inside. This pocket is most appropriate for formal wear as the only visible part of the pocket is a very thin trimming.

   Jetted Pocket

 Jetted with Tab

The jetted pocket where tab is used for fastening.

Jetted with Reinforcement

 The fabric or leather patches is applied to the edge of the pocket to strengthen the finishing.

 Curved Jett

The jetted pocket where the cut of the garment is curved.

 Jetted with Zip

A Zip fastener is inserted in the opening of the pocket.

  Jetted with Flap

The jet pocket with flap which runs through the full width of the pocket and has curved corners. This style is common on garments like skirt, coats, blazers etc.

 Top stitched Jetted

The stitching adds strength and also serves the decorative purpose.

Kangaroo Pocket

The Kangaroo pockets are patch pockets which and are commonly used on the front center of hoodie or sweatshirt. They can be in the form of single continuous pocket or a zipper separating it as two individual pockets. It forms a perfect place to keep the items such as keys, cell phones or hands etc.

Pencil Pocket

The patch pocket on the upper part of sleeve of snorkel or sport jacket which is used to hold small items or pencil.

Patch With Tab

The patch with tab is a patch pocket in which the tab and buttonhead is used for decoration purpose.

Inverted Pleat Pocket

The Inverted Pleat is the reverse of box pleat type in which a pleat is formed by bringing two folded edges towards each other or to a center point.

Post Box In A Patch

The post box in a patch is a combination of patch pocket and jetted pocket in which the entrance of the pocket is through the jet and the patch as a decorative element which is stitched all around.

Shirred Patch Pocket

The shirred patch is another variation of round patch pocket where the opening or head of the pocket is elasticated to create more space.

Bound Patch Pocket

The bound patch pocket is a variation of patch pocket which is curve shaped, gathered at the top edge and then a binding is applied to neaten it. The gathering gives it a unique look and provides little extra space in the pocket.

Cargo Pocket

Cargo pockets are large utility patch pockets with one or more pleats at the sides and often having a flap.

Box Pleat Pocket

The box pleat pocket is one of the commonly used pockets. The pleat (fold) is used to provide a decorative finish and to create more space within the pocket. The box pleat has two identical folds of fabric that are folded in opposite directions on the front of the pocket.

Zippered Patch Pocket

 A zip fastening is added to a patch pocket more as a designer purpose in garment. This type of pockets is widely used in bags and also as breast pockets.

Patch With Flap

As a feature of design patch pockets can have a flap on the top. A flap is a flat thin piece of cloth attached to one side and covers the opening of the pocket.