Thanks for the video, I recently bought my first suit, and the fact that it didn't have pockets just didn't seem correct. Even after looking online and seeing that it was likely stitched shut, I still didn't have the confidence to cut threads on my brand new jacket until I saw your video. Thanks again!
I recently bought a new suit for my uncle's funeral (which was today) and was peeved when I found out the pockets on the jacket were sewn shut. I really wasn't sure if I could snip them or not. Anyways I decided to look it up after I got home and found your video. Yep I checked and they were real pockets! It's so nice to have more places to carry things! Maybe a good idea though that I didn't have them open earlier today as I was one of the pallbearers and in front and you wouldn't want to see me with bulges in my jacket pockets (it was live streamed)! Anyways thanks so much!
I agree... The vent stitching must go, BUT I never open the breast pocket unless I know I'm definitely going to wear a scarf or hankie every time I wear the jacket. The stitching keeps the shape in dry cleaning as well. So if you aren't going to use the pockets and the stitching doesn't show... I keep it in the garment. But thanks for the video, as people need to know their options. Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵😷
True! The stitching does serve a purpose. And I personally never put anything in the breast pocket, so I might as well leave that one alone! Thanks for the Arizonan love!
Lol, my adult nephew has had a suit for around 6 years that he thought just did not come with a breast pocket that opened. I saw your video and VOILA, HE NOW HAS A POCKET!!! I snipped one little stitch and it practically fell apart!!! THANK YOU!!! He is so pleased!!!
Great video. I worked at alterations shop and we had men bring in new suits just to have the pockets, vents & tags dealt with because they were afraid of cutting the fabric. And some older suits came in for fitting or repair that still had pockets sewed up. We always asked before snipping because every once in a while they wanted them kept shut because they thought the suit would have nicer lines. I don’t think it makes a difference, but it’s their suit so I’d leave it alone. One guy still had a tag on a sleeve and wanted it left so people could see the design/ brand logo “that he paid for”. I managed to keep a straight face until he left.
I recently tried on a pair of pants at a thrift store. One pocket had been opened but the other was still stitched closed. The previous owner must have only half the need for pockets that I do. If both were still stitched closed, I'd have thought they just didn't know, but one open and one closed?
Thank you for sharing this. It's exactly what I was looking for; friendly, concise answers, without a lot of fluff. Plus, your whole demeanor is just lovely! Anywho, thanks again, and please take care. 🙏
I cut open my breast pocket but it seems like the thread on one side was already loose and it exposes the inside of the suit. I assume this was a defect in the suit? But at least the pocket is open
Aged 47 here and feeling very daft after a lifetime of sewn pockets. Thank goodness I don't wear smart clothes often! Thanks anyway. The shorts I just got from the charity shop have sewn up pockets, so someone else had no idea either... And why don't manufacturers put a little note on the tag about this? :-/
So I bought myself a pair of pants for a wedding a couple of weeks ago and I love them. They fit so nice and I told jy husband I was disappointed they didn't have pockets but thats ok because I'll make some.. Well I just went to my closet,😒🙄 I have pockets 😄😄😄 thank you Catherine.
Probably unwise but I've normally just slowly ripped open the pockets. it just needs to get started and then you can pry it apart. If the seam gave me any trouble, I would stop. I've always wondered why department stores don't have a faq with jackets/coats: remove labels, open pockets, remove ALL outward facing tags.
Thanks for the tutorial,I have a pair of chinos with welted stitched closed rear pocket,trying to put a wallet in was fun….I was worried about cutting until now,l will carefully unpick 😊
Perfect thanks for this. Going to a wedding this week and bought a tie with a matching handkerchief but my suit jacket top pocket was sewn closed. Separating and snipping a small thread and it came straight open as you showed. Now all I need to do is to work out how to fold the handkerchief 🙂.
Lol, I just got a pair of like polyamide shorts from Calvin Klein and for some reason they sewed the back pockets up! I've never seen that on such a casual product before.
If the stitching is really tight, do not remove it lol. I accidentally opened a suit pocket that was a fake lol. The stitch was a lot tighter than the pocket stitch
Speaking as a 40 year old man who hasnt had more than a dozen suits in that time. Thank you for showing me my new suit jacket has pockets. Had to really feel around the lining to see of there's a pocket or not. Took a chance with a tiny pair of scissors. Thought if have to go back tot he suit store where I had it tailored and ask them why didn't they open the pockets. Thank you for saving me the trip.
I don’t wear much formal and I bought myself a pant, its backpocket was closed and it annoys me for month cause i know its functional. Today finally i solved this issue. thanks
Hi I’m wondering about three small stitches on a double breasted blazer I have. There’s about three single stitches holding the high peak lapels together is this meant to be cut before wearing? They don’t seem to be extra strong so I’m thinking they may be designed to keep the high peak labels together with light creasing or folding before sale/wearing
Thanks for the video, I recently bought my first suit, and the fact that it didn't have pockets just didn't seem correct. Even after looking online and seeing that it was likely stitched shut, I still didn't have the confidence to cut threads on my brand new jacket until I saw your video. Thanks again!
I recently bought a new suit for my uncle's funeral (which was today) and was peeved when I found out the pockets on the jacket were sewn shut. I really wasn't sure if I could snip them or not. Anyways I decided to look it up after I got home and found your video. Yep I checked and they were real pockets! It's so nice to have more places to carry things! Maybe a good idea though that I didn't have them open earlier today as I was one of the pallbearers and in front and you wouldn't want to see me with bulges in my jacket pockets (it was live streamed)!
Anyways thanks so much!
Thanks for the great comment, Ed! And I'm sorry for your loss.
I agree... The vent stitching must go, BUT I never open the breast pocket unless I know I'm definitely going to wear a scarf or hankie every time I wear the jacket. The stitching keeps the shape in dry cleaning as well. So if you aren't going to use the pockets and the stitching doesn't show... I keep it in the garment. But thanks for the video, as people need to know their options. Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵😷
True! The stitching does serve a purpose. And I personally never put anything in the breast pocket, so I might as well leave that one alone! Thanks for the Arizonan love!
Lol, my adult nephew has had a suit for around 6 years that he thought just did not come with a breast pocket that opened. I saw your video and VOILA, HE NOW HAS A POCKET!!! I snipped one little stitch and it practically fell apart!!! THANK YOU!!! He is so pleased!!!
Oh my goodness, that makes my day! Now just make sure he's not walking around with the thread Xs on his back!!
@@CatherineSews Lol, that was the second thing I checked!!!! They were gone!!! Thank you so much, from a new subbie!!!!
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Thank you, I think that I'm worse than your friend. I have about five overcoats to go home to work on
Great video. I worked at alterations shop and we had men bring in new suits just to have the pockets, vents & tags dealt with because they were afraid of cutting the fabric. And some older suits came in for fitting or repair that still had pockets sewed up. We always asked before snipping because every once in a while they wanted them kept shut because they thought the suit would have nicer lines. I don’t think it makes a difference, but it’s their suit so I’d leave it alone. One guy still had a tag on a sleeve and wanted it left so people could see the design/ brand logo “that he paid for”. I managed to keep a straight face until he left.
Omg, Kay, that is so funny! There's no helping some people!
Su video me acaba de cambiar la vida, muchas gracias Catherine!
I recently tried on a pair of pants at a thrift store. One pocket had been opened but the other was still stitched closed. The previous owner must have only half the need for pockets that I do. If both were still stitched closed, I'd have thought they just didn't know, but one open and one closed?
So funny, and mysterious!
Thank you for sharing this. It's exactly what I was looking for; friendly, concise answers, without a lot of fluff. Plus, your whole demeanor is just lovely! Anywho, thanks again, and please take care. 🙏
oh really dear.Never know about it.Thanks for sharing so helpful
I cut open my breast pocket but it seems like the thread on one side was already loose and it exposes the inside of the suit. I assume this was a defect in the suit? But at least the pocket is open
Aged 47 here and feeling very daft after a lifetime of sewn pockets. Thank goodness I don't wear smart clothes often! Thanks anyway. The shorts I just got from the charity shop have sewn up pockets, so someone else had no idea either...
And why don't manufacturers put a little note on the tag about this? :-/
So I bought myself a pair of pants for a wedding a couple of weeks ago and I love them. They fit so nice and I told jy husband I was disappointed they didn't have pockets but thats ok because I'll make some.. Well I just went to my closet,😒🙄 I have pockets 😄😄😄 thank you Catherine.
That is hilarious. Thanks so much for sharing that!
Such a helpful video with everything I was looking for.. Thank you for this video
Probably unwise but I've normally just slowly ripped open the pockets. it just needs to get started and then you can pry it apart. If the seam gave me any trouble, I would stop. I've always wondered why department stores don't have a faq with jackets/coats: remove labels, open pockets, remove ALL outward facing tags.
WHY do women's trousers get tiny pockets or even fake pockets? Not all of us carry a purse at all times! 😤
Good lord. 🤦🏼♂️ I am so glad I researched this and found your video. Thank you!
Thanks for the tutorial,I have a pair of chinos with welted stitched closed rear pocket,trying to put a wallet in was fun….I was worried about cutting until now,l will carefully unpick 😊
I had a feeling it wasn't fake! I just didn't know for sure! Thanks. Now I can wear a pocket square. 😆
Hey tell the French they need to take the lable off ..& thanks .
Many thanks, dear Catherine. Keep up the good work.
who knew?
Thank you so much !!!
Thank you, a very helpful video!
Who knew!
Who is this strange lady on the street telling me how to wear my jacket!?
Chow! You know I'd never let you wear a jacket with an X still stitched on the back!
Lovely presentation Catherine, thank you.
You never said why they come sewed
0:48 and 1:29. I guess I said it kind of quickly but they're sewn closed to keep everything flat during shipping.
Thank you so much!!
Thanks I was also going through this and was in dilemma 😂😂😅😅😅😅. You saved me a lot of stress.and hassels 😅😅😅
Thank you so much
Great
Perfect thanks for this. Going to a wedding this week and bought a tie with a matching handkerchief but my suit jacket top pocket was sewn closed. Separating and snipping a small thread and it came straight open as you showed. Now all I need to do is to work out how to fold the handkerchief 🙂.
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Lol, I just got a pair of like polyamide shorts from Calvin Klein and for some reason they sewed the back pockets up! I've never seen that on such a casual product before.
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Thanks for sharing this. I wasn't so sure of this suite i bought but my problem is solved now.
If the stitching is really tight, do not remove it lol. I accidentally opened a suit pocket that was a fake lol. The stitch was a lot tighter than the pocket stitch
OMG! this is so helpful, so many pockets I did not know about on my clothes, thank you
Speaking as a 40 year old man who hasnt had more than a dozen suits in that time. Thank you for showing me my new suit jacket has pockets. Had to really feel around the lining to see of there's a pocket or not. Took a chance with a tiny pair of scissors. Thought if have to go back tot he suit store where I had it tailored and ask them why didn't they open the pockets. Thank you for saving me the trip.
I never knew!
Yay! Finally, a video that directly helps my buddy, Maplecook!
thank you so much this was so helpful
Great! So glad you found it helpful.
if people just return the clothes then they won't sell stuff with fake pockets
Thank you so much! Just bought my son his first suit for prom and was wondering what to do with it 😮
I don’t wear much formal and I bought myself a pant, its backpocket was closed and it annoys me for month cause i know its functional. Today finally i solved this issue. thanks
I'm so glad!
Thanks so much
I don’t plan to use my overcoat for a few months so can i sew back the pockets or use a tool/double tape to keep the pocket in shape?
Woah, that's next level! Yes, you could just use a long basting stitch to sew them closed, then pull out that stitching in the fall.
Thanks!
Wow, thanks, Ed! That's my first Super Thanks!
@@CatherineSews you made a wonderful, informative video and are very personable.
Hi I’m wondering about three small stitches on a double breasted blazer I have. There’s about three single stitches holding the high peak lapels together is this meant to be cut before wearing? They don’t seem to be extra strong so I’m thinking they may be designed to keep the high peak labels together with light creasing or folding before sale/wearing
Yes, I think you're exactly right. They should come out.
@@CatherineSews 😊 I am grateful for your helpful reply! Thank you!
You showed me the light. Thank you!