Hmmm...having difficulty figuring out how to remove stiching for pocket square

[Acousticfoodie]

One of the things I've learned is to start using pocket squares for my blazers but I am have a difficult time getting the stiching of the pocket separated. Is this something normally done by alterations?

[salo]

No you just have to pull the thread out. Usually there is a gap where you can work a finger in. Be careful and you should be fine.

[alan]

There should be a single (or possibly 2) threads holding it shut. I'd be cautious about cutting it straight through with a knife, though. Just in case you cut too far. What I've done before is start it by making a single cut of the tread near one end and then work my way down, pulling the thread out with something pointy like an ice pick. That's probably an awful explanation...

[ZachL]

Get a seam ripper and just work your way down the line. I can imagine that using a finger could damage some of the fabric if you pull too hard..


I use a seam ripper a few times a month and feel like it's been a worthwhile investment for 2$ or whatever they cost.

[Tat]

seam ripper...alluneed...

[OnlyShawn]

I just carefully stick my leatherman blade down there.

[nicholascrawford]

You can find seam rippers in any $2 pocket sewing kits. Got one at Walgreens this summer.


But like Shawn, I shoved half a scissors in and cut the threads pretty easily.