Welt pockets are discreet pockets within the side seam of a garment, commonly used on modern clothing for a formal look. In-seam pockets are dressier but have limited storage and may bulge. They require special planning and can be made more visible with welts.
A welt pocket is used in garment manufacturing to create a discreet tailored pocket on pants, trousers, skirts, jackets, and coats. Sort of an internal pocket, it sits within the side seam of the garment and is completely enclosed by the outer layers, leaving no visible flaps, buttons, zippers or snaps. Welt pockets are used primarily, but not exclusively, on more modern garments, so they don’t detract from an overall formal look.
On-seam pockets tend to be dressier than external, hip, or patch pockets, so they may be less useful, as they tend to have a narrow opening and limited storage capacity. Therefore, an on-seam pocket generally provides a relatively small space to store personal items and is not intended for larger or heavier items that might not fit inside. Another factor with these pockets is that due to their tighter nature compared to other types of pockets, items placed inside are often bulge-like visible from the outside, which can detract from the garment when worn. fit the garment. It is used.
It is generally accepted that in-seam pockets are not necessarily more difficult to make than other types of pockets, but they do require special planning if you want to establish a successful in-seam pocket. The two pocket pieces are first cut and sewn together before the seam of the garment is sewn. This is important because the pocket opening will be flush with the seam of the garment. Then one sews the seams, leaving the pocket opening raw. This will create a virtually undetectable pocket opening, which is the main feature of this type of pocket.
It is possible to create a pocket in the seam and make it more visible, if you wish. One simply cuts the shape of the pocket slightly differently, leaving tabs that will fan out over the edge of the garment’s seams. These lashes are known as wheals and will be visible without being pronounced. This is not to be confused with a welt pocket, which is similar but not attached to the seam of the garment. In addition to providing visual interest, welts also serve to strengthen pocket edges. However, care should be taken when making a pocket on the welt seam, as you will need to be precise when measuring and marking the position of the pockets and their welts.
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