Definition

Noun: A patch pocket is a type of pocket that is made from a separate piece of fabric and sewn directly onto the outside surface of a garment. It is typically flat and not set into a seam.

Usage

This term is used specifically in the context of clothing, fashion design, and tailoring to describe a common pocket style. It contrasts with other pocket types like "welt pockets" or "side-seam pockets."

Examples

• The classic trench coat often features large patch pockets.
• For a more casual look, the designer added patch pockets to the front of the blazer.
• Her denim jacket had two functional patch pockets on the chest.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Use: The term can be used descriptively to specify a garment's style or construction detail.
  • The pattern includes instructions for sewing both welt and patch pocket variations.

Variants and Related Words

• Pocket (n): The general term for a bag-like receptacle sewn into or onto clothing.
• Welt Pocket (n): A pocket with a slit-like opening, often finished with a strip of fabric (a welt), commonly found on suit jackets.
• Flap Pocket (n): A pocket, which can be a patch pocket, that has a fabric flap covering the opening.

Synonyms

• Applied pocket
• External pocket
• Surface pocket

Antonyms

• In-seam pocket
• Internal pocket

Noun

1. a flat pocket sewn to the outside of a garment