{"id":51559,"date":"2015-10-29T16:19:37","date_gmt":"2015-10-29T21:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=51559"},"modified":"2026-01-08T14:07:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:07:30","slug":"diy-pocket-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta.artofmanliness.com\/style\/accessories\/diy-pocket-square\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Pocket Square (No Sewing Required!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Every suit needs a pocket square. In a sea of navy and gray get-ups, it helps you stand out and actually have some personality with your style. They can get expensive, though. A nice one can set you back anywhere from $10-$30. Isn’t it just a piece of fabric? Indeed it is! Which is why you can make your own handsome pocket square for a fraction of that.<\/p>\n

There a few methods to go about DIYing this accessory, but they all accomplish the same thing, which is really just creating a hem on all four sides of the fabric. After first attempting multiple methods for the purposes of this article, I came to the conclusion that there would be just one method I’d recommend here: hem tape.<\/p>\n

Many crafters and home tailors consider this stuff a modern miracle. It’s called tape, but the variety I use isn’t actually sticky at all. It’s basically a roll of tape-looking glue which bonds with fabric when ironed. Yup, you just iron on the hem.<\/p>\n

I also tried a hand-sewn rolled hem, but after multiple attempts, I realized it just wasn’t going to look as good as I wanted it to. It’s hard to keep a consistent hem when doing it by hand, and it requires some sewing skills that should be learned separately. Same goes for using a sewing machine. If you’ve never used one, it will take quite a while for you to feel comfortable making a straight line, let alone traversing corners.<\/p>\n

Hem tape is truly the way to go whether you need a new accessory for a business pitch, or a fun and unique gift for a friend or family member. Below, I take you through the steps for making your own pocket square; it won’t cost you more than a few bucks and couple hours.<\/p>\n

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Thread is pictured here, but you won’t need it unless you’re diving in to hand-sewing or using a sewing machine.<\/p><\/div>\n

The supplies for this project are minimal. My wife is an avid crafter, so I happen to have some specialized accessories as well as a bunch of spare fabric. Your necessities are:<\/p>\n