Pockets: A Directory of Design Details and Techniques (Select-N-Stitch Fashion Elements) - Softcover

Pockets are more than practical, they give a garment personality. This is a visual directory to the many choices and techniques available, when selecting pockets to perfectly enhance any garment. Simply select the choice that is right for you and follow the step-by-step directions for sewing. This book will teach you how to create functional (and fashionable) pockets to suit every style.

Good design is in the details.Pockets on a garment can be as flattering as they are functional. Whether you are sewing tailored trousers or a casual jacket, choosing the right pocket can make a difference in the overall look of the piece. But, with so many pocket styles to choose from, how do you know which one will serve its purpose while looking fashionable at the same time?Select-n-Stitch Fashion Elements: Pockets will help you decide. Whether you select smooth and inconspicuous welt and side pockets for a finely tailored item or fun and functional patch pockets for easy accessibility and fashion flair, you'll learn the best methods and techniques to ensure your pockets are properly positioned, flat, and neatly sewn. The detailed instructions inside this handy guide also show how to choose, place, size, and sew buttons and buttholes, and how to sew the key stitches, such as the overcast and slip stitch. By selection the pocket of your choice, you'll add the perfect functional detail to your own designs- and define your style.