What is a pencil slot vs. a pencil stitch?
A pencil slot is a small horizontal opening in the functional flap of a pocket to allow quick access to a pen without opening the flap. The pocket itself is still full width, to allow placement of wide items such as a pocket logbook. A pencil stitch is placed at the top of a false flap which divides it into two sections; a narrow section for pens/markers, and a wider section for items like a cell phone or sunglasses. A full-length pencil stitch is a continuous stitch running vertically from the top to the bottom of a pocket. This divides the pocket itself into two separate sections; a narrow section for pens/markers, and a wider section for items like sunglasses or a cell phone which are therefore protected from getting scratched by a pen.
