Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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.



Saturday, January 7, 2023

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.



Thursday, January 5, 2023

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.



Tuesday, January 3, 2023

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.



Saturday, December 31, 2022

Patch With Tab

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





Wednesday, December 21, 2022

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.



Sunday, December 18, 2022

Slip Stitch

The slip stitch is nearly invisible stitch formed by slipping the thread under the fold of the fabric. It can be used to join two folded edges or one folded edge to a flat side.

An even slip stitch is used to join two folded edges.

Fasten thread to the needle and bring needle and thread out through one folded edge.

Then slip the needle through fold of opposite edge bring the needle out (about half inch) and draw the thread through.

Continue to slip the needle and thread through the opposite folded edges. This is the easy and fast way to stitch a seam. upholstery etc.