How to Fold a Pochette?
There are many different styles of folds but it is important to try for an ‘unfussed’ look rather than an ‘arrange’ look for your pochette. Remember it is almost impossible to create the same fold each time. Try using a comb or ruler to smooth the pochette down to the bottom of the inside of the pocket to avoid bulk and bulge on the outside. A smooth, flat outcome is what you are after. Here are a few suggested folds but why not try your own personal fold:
THE PUFF FOLD — Pick up the square in the center with the four points hanging down. Simply fold over and insert into your pocket so that just the puff is showing. As with all folds, it is mandatory the fabric spreads edge to edge of the opening of the pocket so that the pocket is filled with the pochette.
THE STRAIGHT FOLD — Bought back into the limelight by the Mad Men series, fold the pocket square to 1/8th its full size. Position the pochette into place with ½ - 1 inch of razor straight square showing above the pocket.
THE FOUR POINT FOLD — Pick up each of the four ends/points and fold over leaving the ends/points higher than the middle. When positioning in pocket, place the pochette so the points show.
THE PEAK FOLD — Start with the pochette open and fold it over diagonally to form a triangle with the flat side to your right. Then fold the bottom edge up to be a little higher than the top right edge and position the left edge so it is slightly higher and to the right of the two peaks. Now there should have three peaks or triangles. Fold the square and insert so that the peaks will show out of the pocket.


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