How to Make a Jacket Chest Pocket | Guide to a Bespoke Suit

This is the outbreast pocket for jackets. It's where we keep our pocket square. Someone once asked why can't we just do a single jetted pocket. Exhibit A is Tom Cruises suit from Collateral. I think it's pretty ugly. That aside with breast pockets the top of the welt covers all of the seams in the pocket opening, while you can see it on single welted pockets. Something especially necessary when you see my personal method when I make it in my new jacket construction series. Trimmings Wool to put the pocket into 16x19cm sileciax2 20cmx15cm Piece of cloth for the welt and bearer Linen 16x5cm If you are confused at any point look through this playlist, ask a question in the comments or PM me on IG. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPXf7sROHfVsQqL218SZ-LgmoTv_pScyd https://www.instagram.com/thecaffeinatedtailor/ Follow for updates and stuff, I guess Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Cutting the pieces 3:25 - Preparing the pieces 4:49 - Preparing the pocket opening 5:21 - Attaching the welt and bearer 7:35 - Cut the pocket opening 7:50 - Preparing the welt 10:09 - Preparing the bearer 10:37 - Machining the welt in place 11:37 - Setting the welt 14:13 - Machining the perimeter of the pocket 15:18 - Finishing Folding the inlay away 16:33 Hiding the raw edges 19:14 Prick stitching the welt