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I seriously couldn't live without cargo pants. At any given time, I'll have at least 4 pockets filled with random stuff. But no pockets? How do you even survive?

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[-] Pixlbabble@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago
[-] Lemmylefty@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

I know a lot of seamstresses, from quilters to knitters to stitchers.

Without fail, if they make their own clothes, they add pockets.

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a woman in possession of clothes, must be in want of pockets.

[-] oatscoop@midwest.social 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Reading these comments, I'm starting the think I've been doing the whole "dating profile" thing wrong. Clearly I need to mention I have some experience making and altering clothes, which includes enlarging or adding pockets to anything.

Everything else on there fluff compared to the ability to give a woman functional pockets.

[-] TeaHands@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

All joking aside, yes you should absolutely lead with this.

[-] TeaHands@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

Just made myself a new skirt, even the sewing pattern came without pockets. I put massive ones in anyway.

[-] Lemmylefty@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

It’s like starting from scratch with every hobby: if you run out and buy the best of the best for every occasion without dipping a toe in, first, you’re going to be deep in the red for a while, if not until you run out of steam.

You can get a T shirt for $5-15 easily, but aside from bigger sizes/mens and womens, there’s not much deliberate variation you’ll see in mass produced stuff, so if you want clothes to really fit you, it helps to learn how to either alter them or make them yourself.

There are plenty of kits you can buy that have sewing patterns ready made. Here is an example. You follow the instructions and the patterns have some leeway in terms of customization. Play around with those and you start to figure out how the changes you make affect the clothing and how it fits.

[-] Amir@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago

Is it feasible and somewhat worth it to make your own clothes? It sounds like mass-produced ones would be much cheaper, I'm wondering how much it costs to make including manhours

[-] atomicorange@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Fabric can be really expensive, so making stuff from scratch can add up. It’s very thrifty to repair and alter your own clothes, however. Replacing lost buttons or broken zippers, making too-large items fit better, etc.

For really nice stuff, it’s cheaper than buying at the store. I made my wedding dress from scratch and spent maybe $300 and it took maybe 10 days to come together. Most simple garments might take 10-20 hours.

[-] TeaHands@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Kinda depends. I'm still relatively beginner so I make a lot of stuff from thrifted fabrics, for example I just made a matching top and skirt from a bedding set that cost me 50p. Obviously it does take time but I enjoy it so don't begrudge time spent, plus I'm getting much faster with more practise!

But it's also the fact that you're learning to make things that actually fit you, and that work for you. So they're not wearing through on parts that are too tight, or being forgotten in the bottom of the wardrobe because you don't feel comfy in them. And if anything does start to fall apart, you've got the skills to repair.

I know a lot of sewists who make themselves very expensive items, but they know what they're doing and are making much better quality clothes than you'd get in a shop so they'll last basically forever.

[-] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

Why haven't clothing manufacturers figured this out yet?

[-] Greenskye@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

Same kinda logic as people who complain about ads saying that they'd rather pay for the service, instead of ads. The reality is only about 1% ever do pay. I assume it's similar for clothing, where most people naturally gravitate towards the clothes that look 'best', even if they don't have pockets.

[-] Nioxic@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Not actually a showerthought.. but ill allow it

End this gender oppression, give the women pockets!

[-] pfannkuchen@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Women can wear pants with pockets and not be typecast as lesbian, men can't wear dresses and not be typecast as gay or trans, unless they're muscular bros on a stag do.

[-] m88youngling@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I believe that the most heroic thing about Kim Possible is that she wears cargo pants.

[-] lasagna@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago
[-] speaker_hat@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago

And even 1 pocket is enough for him

[-] Mohkia@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I don't carry much, wallet, phone in keys. I usually have a jacket or something that has pockets. I also try and pick out pants with the biggest pockets I can find. Which usually fits my wallet and keys and then I just carry my phone. I can't do purses, I'll just accidently leave them places. To risky.

[-] Amir@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago

Do you just hold your phone in your hand all day?

Serious question lol

[-] Mohkia@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Pretty much! Haha. At least going between car and where in headed. Otherwise it's in my car or on the table in front of me. At work I actually have an apron so I put it in there or it's in my work vehicle. I kind of have a phone addiction though so am using it alot so it's usually in my hands anyways. Lol

[-] Knusper@feddit.de 0 points 2 years ago

I always get anxious when girls have to put their phones into their back pocket.
I feel, if I did that, I would immediately throw myself onto the next chair and just hear a big ol' crack.

[-] Marzeliax@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

That's why a good case is extra important

[-] BisonLover@kbin.social 0 points 2 years ago

I bought good old Levis online in the hopes of pockets, but even they have failed me; only enough room for a chapstick!

[-] Flaky_Fish69@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

https://www.511tactical.com/womens/womens-pants.html

511 pants were originally meant for mountaineering type stuff, but found their way into uniform supply for cops and security guards. you can probably find them (and similar) pants at uniform supply stores that cater to those types (as apposed to the nursing supply store. Whose pants are equally comfortable... just saying.)

they, uh, have pockets.

[-] kersploosh@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 years ago

511 pants were originally meant for mountaineering type stuff

I thought 5.11 was aimed at people who concealed carry (no pun intended), or who just want to feel tacticool.

[-] Marzeliax@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Lot of reviews about poor quality, especially the ripstop ones which apparently are known to rip at the crotch. Bummer

[-] JesusChrist@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Why do you need so many pockets? All you need are keys, phone, and wallet. Jeans look better than cargo pants.

[-] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

And headphones, and maybe a knife? And why not some duct tape just in case anything breaks...

[-] hglman@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago
[-] InFerNo@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago
[-] hglman@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

He wouldn't need a welder bc he could make one.

[-] Gatsby@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Keys, wallet, phone, multitool, pistol, sunglasses, in ear hearing protection with bluetooth, folding knife, lighter, sometimes gloves.

Lil different EDC where I'm literally surrounded by poisonous snakes and large wild cats+boar, and there isn't a hospital within an hour. But I can carry all that wearing jeans, if I count my shirt pocket and boots.

[-] wellnowletssee@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 years ago

I am curious. What do you carry in your pockets?

My wallet got exchanged by my watch. I grab my Smartphone only when I know I’ll need to get work done or take pictures when out and about.

Last thing are keys. But even they are narrowed down to front door, garage and bike. Sontheim other ones I only need at home.

[-] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Phone, keys, headphones, wallet, loose change, pen, mask, portable battery pack.

At least, that's what's in my pockets this very moment. Not including trash (random receipts, etc)

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