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.

Sewing Machine Needles

Sewing Machine Needles are the specialized needles used in a sewing machine. It must always be sharp and straight for smooth sewing.

                     

The needle thread and the fabric combination are very important. Using a wrong combination such as heavy fabric like denim with a small needle may bend or break the needle. The lower the thread number the thicker the thread and higher the needle number the thicker the needle. (For replacing the needle hold the needle with the left hand and using the screwdriver turn the needle clamp screw anti clockwise to remove the needle. Replace the new needle with the flat side toward the back of machine until it touches needle stopper and then tighten the needle clamp).

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.       

        

Patch Pockets

Patch pockets are created by sewing shaped pieces of fabric to the outside of a garment like a patch. This type of pockets can be designed in a number of shapes (square, pointed, angular, round etc.) and sizes. It may be unlined or lined and can be attached by machine or by hand. A decorative feature like embroidery or lace can be done to the pocket on children's outfits.

Pockets

A pocket is a pouch or cavity that is sewn into or onto a garment. The pockets can be decorative or functional or both. The well-designed pockets enhance the look of the clothing and functionally it's a storage place for items or hands.

While planning pockets it must be positioned so that it can be used efficiently. It must be large enough for intended use and also considering the movement of hand and arm.

Pockets can be divided into three main types:

Patch Pockets: The pocket which is applied to the outside of the garment.

Inset Pockets: The pocket is done by cutting a slit in the garment and stitching a pocket bag to the inside so that only the opening is visible.

Inseam Pockets: The opening of the pocket falls along the seam line of the garment where two fabric pieces overlap.

Bobbins

A bobbin is a part of sewing machine which is cylinder in shape and holds the thread. Bobbins come in many different sizes and may be of metal or plastic. Threading the lower portion of the machine involves the threading of the bobbin i.e., the machine makes the stitch by catching the bottom thread from the bobbin and top thread from the needle to form a stitch. Only use the bobbins that comes with the particular model of the machine as each sewing machine requires a specific type of bobbin.

French Curves

French curves are templates made from plastic, metal or wood used in manual drafting and to draw smooth curves of various radii in Fashion Designing. It comes in handy for pattern adjustment and common fitting. It is mainly used in measuring armhole, neckline, sleeve caps, pocket contours etc.