Opening Suit/Blazer Pockets

[rusty]

Quick and simple question really. Is it necessary to have some sort of special tool for the job, or is it ok to use a sharp knife? (was considering using a scalpel - med student - but don't want to risk ruining my new blazer by not checking first)

[William Colman]

The thread is purely there for show purposes and help retain the blazers shape whilst it is on display, there isn't any other reason for it. You could get a stitch picker, but you can just use a sharp knife, whatever you want, I just use scissors to cut one or two threads and then pull it out.

[Black Sheep Boy]

I just use scissors too, not sure I'd get away with smuggling a scalpel out of the dissecting room...

[Charlie]

I use small nail scissors, like said above just cut either the first couple of threads, then the rest should be quite easy to pull out. I wouldn't dare use a scalpel, don't trust myself to not slip up!

[rusty]

Ok cheers guys. I feel more comfortable going it at now, which will be tomorrow. Time to break out my first blazer+pocket square outfit - been dying to try it out practically ever since I joined the forum!

@Sheep Boy:


At my Uni we're required to bring our own dissection set actually. Yet another of their ways of stripping me from money that could be better spent on shoes lol.