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What is a placket in sewing?
A placket is an opening or slit in a garment at the waist, neck, or sleeves to help the user put the garment on and off easily. It usually contains some kind of closure for the garment (like buttons, snaps, zip, etc.).
How is a placket done?
A button-front shirt without a separate pieced placket is called a “French placket.” The fabric is simply folded over, and the buttonhole stitching secures the two layers (or three layers if there is an interlining). This method affords a very clean finish, especially if heavily patterned fabrics are being used.
How to sew a placket on a shirt?
Mark the seam allowance. On the centre front of the shirt downwards,mark the seam allowance on the wrong side.
How to make a hidden button placket?
The video shows how to do this for a placket opening on a women’s garment.
How to sew a pocket on a dress shirt?
Draw the pocket shape on to the pocket fabric. Add the seam allowance (1/2 inch for sides and bottom and 1.5 inch for top edge) Cut it out.
How to sew a press button placket?
Measuring Your Bodice. To start you will need your front bodice piece cut out and laid flat.