Not being the main details of clothing, pockets nevertheless solve both a functional and a decorative task. In this regard, business and evening suits, sportswear, office outfits, clothes for babies and many other items of clothing often include such details as pockets.
Functions and types of pockets in clothes
The direct function of the pockets allows you to carry various little things in them, for example, money, keys, a phone. In addition, from the point of view of design, they have a significant impact on the appearance of the finished product, giving it completeness, emphasizing the chosen style, and also creating the desired accents due to size, contrasting color, jewelry and other design decisions.
Types of pockets
There are different types of classifications depending on the selected criterion, but the most popular is the processing method, which allows distinguishing the following types:
Overhead
Relate to the most common and popular version, and also quite simple in terms of execution. Perfectly perform the function of decor, as they are present on the front side and are fully visible. The size and place where the pocket will be located are determined taking into account the style of the created product and are specified directly on the figure when trying on.
Reference! It is most convenient to select the dimensions of the part and location by applying and fixing a paper template on the whole product.
Since the main task of such a detail is to focus on the merits of the figure, owners of a lush chest and wide hips should carefully evaluate the appropriateness of placing patch pockets on the relevant areas of the future product.
There are two possible entry directions: top and side. Permissible forms of the part are as diverse as possible. Taking into account the desires and fantasies of the designer, you can make pockets, including in the form of a square, circle, semicircle, or choose a trapezoidal shape.
- on a lining (will become 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 garment;
- pocket - a briefcase, the volume of the part is created by large folds, as well as stitched slats.
When choosing a finish, it is worth paying attention to a shuttlecock, piping, lace, trimmings or prefer sewing. You can arrange the finish at the seam, or under the bar, which processed the entrance.
Slotted
According to general opinion, they are referred to the most difficult options in terms of execution. Moreover, the greatest difficulty is not the technology itself, but the maximum accuracy and accuracy required when transferring marks and lines to the product. No less carefully and consistently it is necessary to approach the execution of cuts in the selected place and the laying of lines. Without these conditions, a part cannot be truly beautiful and decorating an item of clothing. In this case, you can choose the following methods of processing the sides of the slots:
- in the frame (among the various methods of execution, a simple and complex frame is distinguished, as well as a factory method, etc.);
- the leaflet is made with set-in or desktop ends, and also allows you to solve the problem of decorating the product, creating the illusion of a pocket;
- zipper, which is most common on sports items such as jackets, vests;
Important! It is best to use a decorative zipper!
- a valve that allows you to hide the entrance (can be with one or with two edges);
- Shaping, which can be done both from the main and finishing fabric. At the same time, it can coincide and harmonize with the main pattern of the product, or create an additional part of the decor due to differences in patterns;
- "Blende", which is performed with a leaflet, with a valve and in a frame. Visually, the differences from this pocket are invisible, due to which, it is possible to detect the difference only when you try to stick your hand inside.
It is worth considering that, unlike invoices, this type does not allow a particular variety of forms used. You can choose between oval, rectangular and diamond-shaped options. But the direction of entry is possible any.
Important! Carrying out independent tailoring, the location of the part should be specified directly during the fitting.
The selected type of workpiece affects the size of the planned section, the width and length of the entrance.
At the seams
It is used in a variety of items of women's and children's clothing. It is believed that this option is one of the easiest to process, but not all masters share it. Of great importance in this matter is what in which seam, vertical, horizontal or tilted, the pocket will be located.
In addition to simple ones, there are the following types of pockets at the seams:
- in a seam with two zippers, which differs from a simple zipper closing the entrance;
- a pocket in the seam used in the manufacture of articles with cut-off transverse parts for stitching the coquette;
- usually used on skirts and trousers pocket with a cutting barrel.
To design the entrance, you can choose a leaf, valve, shuttlecock, lace, piping.
Set-in
The most common use of this type when creating sports items of clothing. In addition, from the point of view of style and design, such details will look as impressive as possible when using checkered fabric or with a striped pattern. In this case, the pocket pattern should be located at some angle with respect to the product pattern.
- external;
- internal.
Reference! When processing external pockets, all four of the previously mentioned methods can be applied.
In addition, the following types of pockets are distinguished:
- The breastplate often adorns such items of clothing as a jumpsuit, windbreaker, vest, but if desired, it can also be located on a T-shirt.
- Hip - the most common among all types of clothing.
- Pocket - the clutch is familiar on hoodies and anoraks, but is also appropriate on sports dresses. It has two openings for the hands, which is why it resembles a sleeve located on the stomach.
- "Service" with a button or zipper located on the top of the sleeve.
- "Ski", which was invented so that the skier would be able to put a card and go on the lift, staying in gloves.
- “Alien” got its name due to the difficulties in tracking it, the so-called back pockets of trousers and jeans, as well as jackets located on the back.
- “Own”, unlike the previous view, is located on the inside of the outer clothing. Access to it is provided with almost one movement of the hand, however, attempts by an outsider to get into this narrow and deep pocket will certainly be immediately detected.
- The spyware, the location of which became the back 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 when you need to carry a mobile phone with you, without violating the rules of a strictly dress code in the office. It's about pockets on bras.
- Removable as a kind of transitional option between a standard pocket and a small bag. There are no minuses, in addition to possible difficulties with attaching to clothes, and among the positive properties is the elimination of the need to frequently shift various trifles.
Varieties of Fashion Pockets
