Besom pockets are cut into a garment and have reinforced edges, commonly found on tuxedo jackets and men’s pants. They can have various forms of reinforced seams or edges and can be plain or have a flap or button closure. Besom pockets are also known as bonded, welt, piped, or Reece pockets. They are more often sewn for appearance than function.
Besom pockets are pockets that are cut into a garment, rather than sewn. They generally have reinforced edges or piping along the pocket slot. This border can take the form of an additional strip of fabric or stitching. Besom pockets are commonly found on garments such as tuxedo jackets and men’s pants, but can be adapted to almost any item of clothing.
Pockets in casual clothing, such as back pockets in jeans, are known as “out-out.” This is because they are attached to the outside of the garment and sewn around its entire edge. Tight pockets, on the other hand, are known as inset pockets, since they are attached to a point inside the garment and are only sewn on their top edge.
Reinforced seams or edges along the opening of a broom pocket can take various forms. It can be a functional seam; a decorative strip of fabric, such as satin; or a more elaborate pattern for decorative clothing. A satin strip is most often used on tuxedo jackets, or men’s suit jackets, for a more formal look. Besom pockets can have a flap or button closure at the opening, or they can just be plain.
It is also possible to have a double sheet pocket, which has two strips with reinforced edges. The first strip is along the edge of the pocket that opens, and the second is just above that. When the pocket is closed, the double deck will appear as two lines parallel to each other.
Besom pockets are alternately referred to as bonded, welt, piped, or Reece pockets. This is named after a sewing machine, developed in 1958 by John Reece, which was able to fasten the pocket, cut the opening, and sew the top edge all in one cycle. Reece was a French Canadian who founded the Reece Corporation, a sewing company. In 1991, his company merged with AMF Sewn Products to supply industrial sewing machines to the fashion industry.
One drawback of the squeegee pocket is that it is not as functional as an outlet pocket. In part, this is due to the lack of seams along the bottom edge of the pocket. Also, the inside lining of the pocket is usually made of thin material, in order to preserve the smooth appearance of a garment. This limits its ability to hold objects or withstand repeated washing. For this reason, Besom pockets are more often sewn for appearance than function.
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