Pocket Square Stitching - How picky are you? A Poll

[Gus]

I read a complaint by a blogger about a pocket square brand that had a "rather garish machine sewn edge". How picky are you about the sewn edge of your pocket squares?

As an example, below are several pocket squares. Based solely on how the edges are sewn, which do you like the best? Which is your least favorite? The top is number 1 and the bottom number 5. Add your replies below and any other comments. I will respond with the brands on Tuesday.

 

[emptym]

I like two, five, and three, in that order. I've sewn a square or two and mine looked like two, sometimes like five.

 

[Gus]

I think 2 and 5 are the best followed by 3.

 

[UrbanComposition]

Ditto Gus' assessment

 

[emptym]

Is that because you're not only a numbers guy, P, but a digits guy?

 

[Drez]

Best 3/2/5/4/1 Worst

3 for texture
2-4 look nice and tight
4 and 1 look loose
On this matter I would say these are the observations of a uneducated eye though

 

[Andy57]

5, 3, and then 2 for me.

I have hand-sewn and machine-sewn squares. That is not the criterion by which I select a square on any given day.

 

[Gus]

Don't forget to vote in the poll

 

[jchosko]

In order of preference: 5,2,3,4,1, but as long as a square has a rolled edge the print is of more importance to me than the stitch.

 

[ShayaEXQT]

Great thread. I went with 2.

 

[eddiemczee]

I like 2, 3, and then 5. But honestly, I don't pay enough attention so I'm not too picky.

 

[Gus]

Some guys are really into this as one of several ways to differentiate quality in a pocket square. Granted, it can be subtle, but if the points of your PS show, so does the edge. Look how many geek out over pick stitching on pants or a jacket while others, not so much.

If you were to look at this as a determination of quality, which would you select?

 

[sugarbutch]



I like two, five, and three, in that order. I've sewn a square or two and mine looked like two, sometimes like five.

+1

 

[sugarbutch]

But, to be clear, if I like the hank otherwise, none of those (or even a non-rolled, machine-stitched edge) would prevent my buying it.

 

[vida]

5,2,3,4,1
Interested in finding out the makers. Prices too, if available.