Cutting pockets out of pants?

[glossyp]

Now for something completely frivolous after all the stress of storm prep and waiting. I was channel surfing and happened on a group of young designers tasked with re-designing the US Postal Service uniform for women. The judges panel expressed dismay at the bulkiness of the pockets on one design and a judge (male) stated something to the effect that women despise pockets in pants and cut them out to achieve a slimmer silhouette! I have never done this, never thought of doing it and actually look for pants with pockets because I use them. Have any of you ever done this? Am I missing a major fashion must-do?

[tutusue]

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[...]Have any of you ever done this? Am I missing a major fashion must-do?

I've done this probably 2 times, max., when the pants fit great and the pockets didn't!

[Lalalinder]

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i've never actually cut them out, but i have sewn them shut to leave a cleaner line.

[AbsolutChaos]

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I've only done it once to a very slim fitting pair of pants because the pockets were ruining the silhouette and bunching.

I prefer to have functional pockets, but sometimes it just doesn't work with the cut of the pants.

[nikki]

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I look for pockets when I buy pants. I was a bit peeved once, when I discovered a pair of pants I bought had 'fake' pockets.

[Adri]

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I need pockets in either my pants or sweater/jacket to hold my keys or else I tend to lock myself out of my office a lot

[Glen Miyashiro]

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I've occasionally caught sight of myself from behind, either in mirrors or in photographs, and I have to admit that the back-pocket wallet bulge is not a good fashion look.

[WindwardOahuRN]

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I have seen many female EMT's and cops who need to consider making alterations to their pockets.

Yes, the uniforms are based on the male model. But the pocket-spread effect (induced by the female hip shape), complete with the exposure of the white pocket liner, simply must be addressed.

[Linkmeister]

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Diverging from the "look" perspective, remember those old denim patches you could iron onto jeans (typically at the knee)? Or patches for internal pocket linings?

Are those still made/sold anymore?

[GeckoGeek]

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remember those old denim patches you could iron onto jeans (typically at the knee)? Or patches for internal pocket linings?

Are those still made/sold anymore?

Wal-Mart has that and more.

[Linkmeister]

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That explains why I didn't know it; I'm never in Wal-Mart (mostly because they're not in a convenient location for me, although I'm not a fan of theirs anyway).

Thanks.

[GeckoGeek]

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I'd think anyplace that has a sewing section would have them. The problem is I don't know where to find those kinds of places any more.

[tutusue]

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I'd think anyplace that has a sewing section would have them. The problem is I don't know where to find those kinds of places any more.

Fabric Mart on Kalakaua, mauka of Kapiolani, might have 'em.

[Menehune Man]

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Butt I need my pockets!!!!