Hand Out for Assembling Patch Pocket/Side Pockets

Clothing is a universal language and it is said that C]clothing design and style can
communicate.
How?
Our clothing design and style can communicate different aspects of our life such as…
Age, Culture, Social Class, Geographic Area and Gender, etc. That is why we show
plan we our clothing design style and design, Let us start with identifying different
types of pocket.
Patch Pocket

Sample of bags/purse used before pockets

Before 17th century, before the pocket was invented everyone uses bags/purses even
gentlemen. Bags/purses is not distinct for ladies only because it is a way of privacy, a
way of concealing or keeping things that someone carry.

But in 17th century, when the pocket was invented thing have change, a piece of
fabric act as a bag was incorporated to clothings, this bag can can be access by just
poking or simply POKE and that’s where the word Pocket originated. But pocket is
only incorporated to men’s apparel that’s why women continued using bags/purses
they incorporate intricate design and style that is why bag/purse was became more
feminine.

What is the main reason why women’s apparel don’t have pocket way back then?
Simply because its said that if women use pockets in their clothing, the women’s
figure or silhouette will be “disfigured”. That’s why now purses are attach to more
feminine rather than masculine.

To further proceed to or topic, Let’s jump in to Patch Pocket.

Patch Pocket
A patch pocket is a pocket that is placed onto a piece of fabric and sewn into place.
Patch pockets are versatile and they are one of the easiest types of pocket, and can
be found on anything from shirts and trousers to purses, dresses, tops, bathrobes
and more

Here is the step-by-step guide on how to sew the perfect patch pocket
Steps to make your own patch pocket.

1.Measure your desired pocket size and add 1 and 1/2 inches on the top, and 1/2
inch for left, and bottom.
2.Hem the 1 and 1/2 inches allowance at the top part of pocket fabric.
3.Mark the center of both fabric and pin in place.
4.Fold and Sew, fold the 1/2 inch allowance for left, right and bottom then top stitch
(1/16 inch).
5.Cut excess threads and Press the fabric.

And that’s it you have your own patch pocket.