Pam S

I hate the fact that women's pants either have no pockets or very shallow pockets. I would just like to find a pair of jeans that have front pockets deep enough to store my phone. Either it doesn't fit or, if it does manage to fit in the pocket, it will be right at the hip joint so that you can't sit down comfortably. Does anyone know of a brand of women's jeans with deep pockets (not those ugly cargo type pockets)?
Since men's jeans have deep pockets, I tried a pair of my DH's jeans to check the fit but his are bigger than I would need so I couldn't tell if they would look right on my curves. I used to buy men's jeans by the waist size when I was young and skinny but alas those days are long gone.

eparys

I hear your pain - I so agree with you. I have one pair that I could not even put a credit card or license into a pocket!!

While pricey, I have found that LL Bean Jeans have "real" pockets!!

cfuzzy

Your post is timely as just last night I stumbled on a youtube, and there are several others, of how women's pants have too shallow pockets and how to increase the pocket size so your phone will fit in. I looked first at the video on HelloSewing.com before watching a few others, each a bit different, on youtube. Think I'll try one of the suggestions for expanding the depth on my women's pants.

Have a pair of men's IZOD jeans that fit nicely and love wearing them with the wonderful deep pockets. So deep there is no chance the phone can fall out.

cashs_mom

I just checked and their boot cut jeans have a 7" pocket! OMG! I'm buying their jeans next time.

sewbizgirl

LOL, I thought this thread was going to be about the high price of fabric now.

QuiltE

ha! Oh for the games our minds play on us!


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As for the IRL pockets that are too small .... I have opened them up, and added extensions to the bottoms/insides. Some interesting quilt fabric gets hidden in there at times!! However, it can create bulk, so you may want to look for a thinner but durable fabric instead of our quilting cottons. Have done the same with jackets that have faux pockets!

b.zang

When I was still working, I found black jeans that looked good, fit well, and had front pockets big enough for my phone. Every year the store would feature a sale - buy one, get one half price - and I would buy four pairs. I wore those pants every single day at work and since they were all alike, there was no telling whether I was re-wearing yesterday's. But, wear spots appeared where the corners of my phone met the pockets. Carrying a phone in a pocket doesn't do justice to any style and isn't easy on fabric. The pants have been discontinued and I'm glad to have retired so I'm not struggling so much with what to replace them with. As it is, I don't need so many.

Pam S

Thanks. There's an LLBean store about a half hour away from me. I'll go check them out.

Onebyone

It seems the pants in the shops now that are not jeans but pull ons have the deep pockets. Gauze, linen and knit ones. I love gauze pants. So easy to wear.

RedGarnet222

That is so funny! I just sewed down all of my everyday jeans front pockets and cut the inside pockets off. I got tired of them inching up to a bunch on my tummy and bugging me. I think a little bag added to the belt would be my choice anyway. I have made too many butt calls, so this would be my solution. I even did it to my jean skirts too.