LisaM 0 #1 December 27, 2006 Ok so I asked my mom why in the world my pants pockets were sewn shut. I was thinking her reply would be "well never shop there again". Instead she tells me they are supposed to be like that if they are a nice pair of slacks. Huh? Ok, I am 33 and apparently am just now buying "nice" clothes. I am still in shock. And want to know why they don't do this to men's clothes. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdav 0 #2 December 27, 2006 Quote I am still in shock. And want to know why they don't do this to men's clothes. We don't carry purses....at least most of us don't.. Noooobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!! M.P.F.C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaM 0 #3 December 27, 2006 No man purse for you? But really, what does that have to do with whether or not your pockets should be sewn shut? ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites azdav 0 #4 December 27, 2006 Pockets are also helpful for rearanging things.. i.e. pocket pool. Noooobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!! M.P.F.C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #5 December 27, 2006 The idea is that the pockets won't get stretched out or ripped while they are in the store being handled by dozens of people. They generally aren't meant to remain that way- once you take them home, they should be easy to open up. And I think they do the same thing to men's suits, jackets and dress slacks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ToyMaker 0 #6 December 27, 2006 Im not some kind of fashion expert here, but I do use quite expensive cloth (mainly because of business issues) and I can tell you that the only reason a pant does not have pockets its because of its design, fabric, and (dont know the technical name for this in english) the way the fabric falls over your skin. Considering this, a pocket, would change the way the fabric moves while you walk and for that, it would change the whole "looks" of it. So, considering this, a pocket being sewd or not, does not necesarely reflect whether its an expensive, exclusive or beautiful piece. I for example, of all pants, suits, etc only have ONE blue Dior linen suit that does not have any pockets either... but ALL of my other suits/pants/etc have pockets... which I dont use anyway. Dont know if there is another, more technical, explanation for this, but at least this is my experience. Hope it helps _______________________________________ White cute poodle puppy found. Approximately six months of age. Blue collar but no tags. Very friendly. Tasted like chicken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TomAiello 25 #7 December 27, 2006 QuoteAnd I think they do the same thing to men's suits, jackets and dress slacks. Yep. I've bought several suits that had the pockets sewn shut. It's not always done on the pants, but it's almost universal on the outside coat pockets.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaM 0 #8 December 27, 2006 Very true. These are straight pockets as opposed to most of my pants where the pockets are slanted. Very very interesting! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ToyMaker 0 #9 December 27, 2006 QuoteThey generally aren't meant to remain that way- once you take them home, they should be easy to open up. Oh... that's also very true. (thought you meant that your pants had NO pockets, but it "looked" like if they had.) All expensive suits/pants/etc do come like this. You should be able to pick up one end of the string and pull it easily to un-sew the pocket after you buy it._______________________________________ White cute poodle puppy found. Approximately six months of age. Blue collar but no tags. Very friendly. Tasted like chicken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites swedishcelt 0 #10 December 27, 2006 It is actually a sign of good tailoring on higher quality clothing. It allows the pocket not to interfere with the fit/ line of the clothing for a smooth feel. I know. I used to be a seamstress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #11 December 27, 2006 QuoteIt's not always done on the pants, but it's almost universal on the outside coat pockets. the outside pockets on all U.S. Air Force dress uniforms (jacket) have only a token pocket, there is the pocket flap, but no actual pocket.. ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CaptainOKaos 0 #12 December 27, 2006 I am still in shock. And want to know why they don't do this to men's clothes. They do Lisa, in fact they sew the pockets shut on our suit dress jackets also. It is mainly done not for the sake of just doing so to be annoying it actually serves a purpose, it stablizes the suit more, during the process of making the item and during alterations/tailoring.You're as wonderful as a slinkie!! NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #3 December 27, 2006 No man purse for you? But really, what does that have to do with whether or not your pockets should be sewn shut? ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdav 0 #4 December 27, 2006 Pockets are also helpful for rearanging things.. i.e. pocket pool. Noooobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!! M.P.F.C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #5 December 27, 2006 The idea is that the pockets won't get stretched out or ripped while they are in the store being handled by dozens of people. They generally aren't meant to remain that way- once you take them home, they should be easy to open up. And I think they do the same thing to men's suits, jackets and dress slacks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToyMaker 0 #6 December 27, 2006 Im not some kind of fashion expert here, but I do use quite expensive cloth (mainly because of business issues) and I can tell you that the only reason a pant does not have pockets its because of its design, fabric, and (dont know the technical name for this in english) the way the fabric falls over your skin. Considering this, a pocket, would change the way the fabric moves while you walk and for that, it would change the whole "looks" of it. So, considering this, a pocket being sewd or not, does not necesarely reflect whether its an expensive, exclusive or beautiful piece. I for example, of all pants, suits, etc only have ONE blue Dior linen suit that does not have any pockets either... but ALL of my other suits/pants/etc have pockets... which I dont use anyway. Dont know if there is another, more technical, explanation for this, but at least this is my experience. Hope it helps _______________________________________ White cute poodle puppy found. Approximately six months of age. Blue collar but no tags. Very friendly. Tasted like chicken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #7 December 27, 2006 QuoteAnd I think they do the same thing to men's suits, jackets and dress slacks. Yep. I've bought several suits that had the pockets sewn shut. It's not always done on the pants, but it's almost universal on the outside coat pockets.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #8 December 27, 2006 Very true. These are straight pockets as opposed to most of my pants where the pockets are slanted. Very very interesting! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToyMaker 0 #9 December 27, 2006 QuoteThey generally aren't meant to remain that way- once you take them home, they should be easy to open up. Oh... that's also very true. (thought you meant that your pants had NO pockets, but it "looked" like if they had.) All expensive suits/pants/etc do come like this. You should be able to pick up one end of the string and pull it easily to un-sew the pocket after you buy it._______________________________________ White cute poodle puppy found. Approximately six months of age. Blue collar but no tags. Very friendly. Tasted like chicken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #10 December 27, 2006 It is actually a sign of good tailoring on higher quality clothing. It allows the pocket not to interfere with the fit/ line of the clothing for a smooth feel. I know. I used to be a seamstress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #11 December 27, 2006 QuoteIt's not always done on the pants, but it's almost universal on the outside coat pockets. the outside pockets on all U.S. Air Force dress uniforms (jacket) have only a token pocket, there is the pocket flap, but no actual pocket.. ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainOKaos 0 #12 December 27, 2006 I am still in shock. And want to know why they don't do this to men's clothes. They do Lisa, in fact they sew the pockets shut on our suit dress jackets also. It is mainly done not for the sake of just doing so to be annoying it actually serves a purpose, it stablizes the suit more, during the process of making the item and during alterations/tailoring.You're as wonderful as a slinkie!! NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #13 December 27, 2006 QuoteAnd want to know why they don't do this to men's clothes. Men would find it unacceptable to not have access for the scratches needed - sometimes at intervals of thirty second or less. Women would also abjoect to this - without pockets, how on earth will she be able to raid them? My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
