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Textiles and Garment Construction

5. Why is it preferable to have a mild V or round shaped corners on the patch pockets?
(a) Patch pockets with round corners are unusual

(b) Such pockets do not fray easily as pockets with sharp corners.
(c) Articles kept in the pocket do not fall out.
(d) Such pockets are easier to launder.
Match each statement in column A with its corresponding meaning from column B

Column A Column B
1. A pocket used on the side seam of A. Welt pocket
a garment B. Bound pocket

2. The type of pockets mostly found C. Concealed pocket
on men’s trousers, jeans and shorts
D. Patch pockets
3. It is also known as a piped pockets
E. Bias binding
4. Can be made with variations of F. Strip

decorative effects
5. Used for decorating piped pockets

Write TRUE for a correct statement and FALSE for an incorrect statement
1. Patch pockets can be used for both functional and decorative purposes.

2. Western pockets are commonly found in trousers, shorts, shirts and skirts.
3. Curved turnings of pockets are clipped so as to reinforce the appearance of the
bodice.
4. Top stitching to the front pocket opening is used for joining the pocket pieces.

5. A pocket can be cut on the grain lines of a fabric when special design effect is
needed.

Answer the following questions
1. What are the important points to consider when making pockets?

2. Why do we prefer rounded patch pockets than V or squared shaped pockets?
3. Describe how the top edges of a patch pocket can be strengthened and why?

4. Which factors determine the size and shape of the patch pockets?
5. Describe different techniques that can serve for decorative purposes on patch
pockets.

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