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1922—Tailored Pockets
Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences
, by Mary Brooks Picken

Table of Contents

Advice to the Student

General Discussion on Tailored Pockets

The Making of Tailored Pockets

Making the Stand Pocket

Stand-Pocket Variations

Making the Flap Pocket

Flap-Pocket Variations

Making the Welt, or Slit, Pocket

Slit-Pocket Variations

Making Wash Welt Pockets

Making a Plain Patch Pocket

Making a Patch Pocket With a Strap and a Flap
Making a Box-Plaited Patch Pocket
Patch-Pocket Variations

Making the Bound Pocket

Tailors' Cushions and Press Boards

Examination Questions


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