Although not the main details of clothing, pockets nevertheless solve both a functional and a decorative problem. In this regard, business and evening suits, sportswear, office wear, clothing for children and many other items of clothing often include such a detail as pockets.
Functions and types of pockets in clothes
The direct function of the pockets allows you to carry various small things in them, for example, money, keys, phone. In addition, from a design point of view, they have a significant impact on the appearance of the finished product, giving it completeness, emphasizing the chosen style, and also creating desired accents through size, contrasting color, embellishment and other design decisions.
Pocket types
There are different types of classifications depending on the selected criterion, but the most popular is the processing method, which allows us to distinguish the following types:
Invoices
They are the most common and popular option, and are also quite simple in execution.They perform an excellent decorative function, since they are present on the front side and are completely visible. The size and location of the pocket are determined taking into account the style of the product being created and are specified directly on the figure during fitting.
Reference! It is most convenient to select the dimensions of the part and location by applying and securing a paper template to the whole product.
Since the main purpose of such a detail is to focus attention on the advantages of the figure, owners of large breasts and wide hips should carefully evaluate the appropriateness of placing patch pockets in the corresponding areas of the future product.
There are two possible entry directions: from above and from the side. The permissible shapes of the part are as diverse as possible. Taking into account the desires and imagination of the designer, you can make pockets, including in the form of a square, circle, semicircle, or choose a trapezoidal shape.
In addition, in addition to the simple patch pockets often found on unlined clothing and jeans, the following subtypes are distinguished:
- lined (will be a relevant solution for products made from dense and thick types of fabrics);
- with a valve that not only closes the entrance, but also decorates the item of clothing;
- pocket - briefcase, the volume of the part is created by large folds, as well as stitched strips.
When choosing a finish, you should pay attention to flounce, piping, lace, trim, or prefer sewing. The finishing can be placed along the stitched seam or under the strip used to process the entrance.
Slotted
By general opinion, they are considered to be the most difficult options in terms of execution.Moreover, the greatest difficulty is not the technology itself, but the maximum accuracy and precision required when transferring marks and lines to the product. It is equally necessary to be attentive and consistent in making cuts in the chosen location and laying stitches. Without these conditions, a truly beautiful and decorative piece of clothing cannot be created. In this case, you can choose the following methods for processing the sides of the slots:
- in a frame (among the various methods of execution there are simple and complex frames, as well as a factory method, etc.);
- the leaf is made with set-in or stitched ends, and also allows you to solve the problem of decorating the product, creating the illusion of a pocket;
- zipper fastening, which is most common on sportswear such as jackets and vests;
Important! It is best to use a decorative zipper!
- a valve that allows you to hide the entrance (can be with one or two facings);
- facing, which can be done from both main and finishing fabrics. At the same time, it can coincide and harmonize with the main design of the product, or create an additional part of the decor due to differences in patterns;
- “fake”, which is made with a leaf, with a flap and in a frame. Visually, the differences from a real pocket are invisible, so you can only detect the difference when you try to stick your hand inside.
It is worth considering that, unlike invoices, this type does not allow for a particular variety of forms used. You can choose between oval, rectangular and diamond-shaped options. But any direction of entry is possible.
Important! When carrying out independent tailoring, the location of the part should be clarified directly during fitting.
The selected type of part to be performed affects the dimensions of the planned cut, the width and length of the entrance.
In the seams
Used in a variety of women's and children's clothing. There is an opinion that this particular option is one of the easiest to process, but not all masters share it. Of great importance in this matter is what kind of seam, vertical, horizontal or inclined, the pocket will be located in.
In addition to simple ones, there are the following types of pockets in the seams:
- in the seam with two zippers, which differs from a simple zipper closing the entrance;
- used in the manufacture of products with cut-off transverse parts, a pocket in the seam for attaching a yoke;
- usually used on skirts and trousers, a pocket with a cutting side.
To decorate the entrance, you can choose a leaf, flap, flounce, lace, piping.
Set-in
The most common use of this type is when creating sportswear. In addition, from the point of view of style and design solutions, such details will look most impressive when using checkered fabric or with a striped pattern. In this case, the pocket pattern should be located at some angle relative to the product pattern.
Based on the location of the part, they are divided into:
- external;
- internal.
Reference! When processing external pockets, all four previously mentioned methods can be used.
In addition, the following types of pockets are distinguished:
- The breastplate often adorns such items of clothing as overalls, windbreakers, and vests, but if desired, it can also be placed on a T-shirt.
- The loincloth is the most common among all types of clothing.
- The muff pocket is common on hoodies and anoraks, but is also appropriate on sports dresses.It has two holes for the hands, and therefore resembles a muff located on the stomach.
- “Service” with a button or zipper, located on the upper part of the sleeve.
- “Ski”, which was invented so that the skier would be able to attach a card and enter the lift while wearing gloves.
- The Alien got its name from the difficulty of tracking it, which is the name given to the back pockets of trousers and jeans, as well as those located on the back of jackets.
- “Own”, unlike the previous type, is located on the inside of the outerwear. Access to it is provided with almost one movement of the hand, but attempts by an outsider to get into this narrow and deep pocket will certainly be immediately detected.
- The spy, the location of which is the reverse of the tie, cannot be called particularly convenient and functional, but, nevertheless, you can store a hairpin or pen there.
- Dress code comes to the rescue in situations where you need to carry a mobile phone with you without strictly violating the rules of the dress code in the office. We are talking about pockets on bras.
- Removable as a transitional option between a standard pocket and a small bag. There are no downsides, other than possible difficulties with attaching to clothing, and among the positive properties is eliminating the need to frequently rearrange various small items.
Types of fashionable pockets
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