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Pockets

A pocket is a bag or envelope which an opening or slot with a closed end that is usually sewn in or over the
garment. Pockets may have a decorative or functional purpose. Basically, the pocket is utilized as a depository or
as a holding provision for items or hands. A pocket opening should be sufficiently wide and deep to accommodate
the hands and to prevent objects from falling out. All types of garments can be designed with pockets. Pockets
of varied shapes, sizes, and locations with decorative details such as bias binding, lace, ruffles, tucks, pleats,
appliqué, embroider, etc. can be attached to children’s garments to make them attractive.
Pockets can be classified into three types
1 Applied pockets – outside pocket
2 In-seam pockets
3 Set-in pockets – welt, flap and bound or corded pocket

Different Types of Pockets:
1 Patch pocket:
Patch pockets can be lined or unlined, and can be made in any shape desired. This pocket can be cut in the
desired shape and are fastened to the outside of the garment.
2 Inseam pocket
A pocket in which the opening falls along a seam line of the garment is known as an ‘in-seam pocket’. This type
of pocket can be found in pants, skirts, trousers, shorts, kids’ wear, kurtas and pyjamas.
3 Slash pocket/Set-in
Slash pockets lie inside the garment and the pocket opening is a slash of some type. The slash pocket is subdivided
into three types, namely, bound, welt and flap.

4 Flapped pocket
The side pockets utilize flap pockets, which consist of an extra lined flap of matching fabric to cover the top of
the pocket. This flap present over the pocket prevents the contents inside the pocket from getting wet during rain

5 Besom pockets:
Besom pockets are nothing but hidden or secretive pockets. Moreover, the edges of the slash have narrow
stitched folds or ‘welts’ along the seams, which makes it difficult to distinguish from the garment.
6 Bellows pockets:

Bellows pockets are sporty pockets. They have folds along the three sewn sides of the pocket, which makes them
expandable. These pockets can accommodate bigger objects and were typically designed for hunting jackets.
7 Ticket pockets:

Ticket pockets are basically very small pockets, with or without a flap. These pockets are located on the top of
the regular right-hand pocket of a jacket. These are not easily visible and have only one slash evident on the front
of the pockets add to the style and help in convenient usage of the jacket. Ticket pockets are also referred to as
‘change pockets’.
8 Kangaroo pockets:
Kangaroo pocket is a type of pocket, usually featured on hoodies and sweatshirts, that is large enough to fit both
hands into. This type of pockets are long, lengthwise pockets — a bit like a letterbox — that have two ‘pocket’
gaps for the hands at either end. They are often used on hoodies or in sportswear, and are named for resembling
a Kangaroo’s pouch.

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