The History of the Pocket — The Bag Women Wore Under Their Clothes

Why did women once wear their pockets as separate bags hidden underneath their clothes while men's pockets were sewn directly into theirs? 🧵 In this video we unravel the hidden history of the pocket — from enormous tie-on pouches concealed beneath petticoats to money, keys, tools, theft, privacy, and the strange evolution that turned a detachable bag into one of the most ordinary features of modern clothing. If you enjoyed this textile history deep dive, like the video, subscribe to Fabric Myths, and leave a comment with the next fabric origin story we should cover next 👇