Impossible Trousers and How to Make Them!
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2022
- Making some rather interesting Pantaloons a la Hussard with only one seam!
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"It all seemed rather phallic and nonsensical" applies in so many facets of life.
LOL!
🤣🤣🤣 #truefacts
Never a true-er word spoken!
i mean, to be fair to the pantaloons, they are a pair of men's leg garments :p
👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️perfect
Bernadette and Rachel: secret pants
Zach: impossible trousers
The back seam construction is actually how a lot of doll pants and hosiery is made, or at least, used to be made. A lot of Barbie doll clothes from the 80s and 90s used this technique, so that there was no inseam or side seam to add bulk to the silhouette as seen from the front. So when you revealed the final pattern, it made perfect sense to me, as I've made a number of garments for dolls like this over the years.
This project turned out really well, I'd like to see the rest of the coordinating pieces, this needs to become a full "uniform".
Came here to say this. One of my first bits of dolly sewing was a pair of monster high tights with the seam on the back.
so youre saying this poor fellow struggled this hard..... to make himself a pair of person-sized barbie jeans.....
thats rough, yo
Reminds me of the film; Flight of the Phoenix, except with pants.
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Lol. And she'll make herself a pair without even a pattern, just by rolling around on the fabric on the floor and guestimating 😅.
this is literally an almost identical pattern to how all medieval hose (pants) where cut, all my hose patterns from the 9th to the 16th century are variations on this. they are all cut like this and also on the bias to get more stretching to get them tighter
oh and a note on the relation between military and civilian fashion, the same was done during the middle ages, especially in the 14th century when plate armour started coming along giving a lot more shape to armour and also clothing due to the relationship it had, this lasted until at least the beginning of the 17th century when if comes to armour and fashion
I think Scottish trews are also in a similar construction which I'm interested in.
16thc German pants as well
@@agnescresewyke8433 i kinda said that when i said “16th century”. but yeah, german plunderhosen like those shown in the books of joachim meyer are cut like this but with a lot more volume
Cut on the bias-great little sewing hint for women too...Thank you. For Morwyn- what was the cod piece made of- I refer especially to very early, over-sized "cantaloupe" bulges- my hubby asked me since I used to sew, have studied a fair bit of costume history etc- the family jewels seem to be protected by more than cloth...! Namaste from Canada ( I had forgotten how handsome our host is! I subscribe to too many channels and end up slighting people- I almost always end up listening to music- I'm trying to picture my older husband in these! I used to dress, on the street, like little Lord Fauntleroy! Yes, back in the day- in Montreal...white stockings were always dirty though....)
I used to make medieval clothing and when you were showing the other trouser pieces I was thinking, man, where was the evolutionary line from medieval clothing to that? Then you found the picture of the pants with the back seam and I was like, oh, there it is. Hosen have a back seam and joined hosen have a very similar shape to what you discovered.
Funny enough, if you get stuck again, go backwards in time. Because whatever bizarre thing you are looking at evolved from something more simple.
I've done a tiny bit of research into Polish clothing and it looks like they wore their clothing styles for a lot longer than Europe did and tended to be behind the fashion curve (or perhaps it's better to say they had their own fashion line that was not influenced by the rest of Europe's nearly as much). So the fact that you would still have medieval seaming in Hussar pants doesn't seem too crazy.
You know, if you published your own drafting-method book, we'd all buy it in a heartbeat? Just putting it out there...
Thank you. This was a wonderful distraction. Absolutely astounding work. I always learn so much.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Yes! I work for an alteration shop owned by a lady who makes costumes and clothing for theater productions and historical purposes. I'd be very interested in buying a copy of the pattern you drafted to add to her collection!
There was I getting cross because my buttonholes weren't turning out perfectly neatly, and lo and behold, a wonderful close-up of your buttonholes looking exactly like mine! Thank you for the morale booster and the reminder that real life sewing rarely looks like a textbook illustration.
I was thinking exactly the same thing! Button holes look a bit messy from up close, but as long as they're functional, it's amazing how any mess or unevenness completely disappears beyond two feet away.
I never really got into handsewn buttonholes because of that.
I'm a sucker for super neat techniques and my attempts were just sooo far from that 😆
I have to agree!! I find I've been beating myself up over my hand stitched button holes when there was no reason to!
Perfection is the enemy of good enough ❤
@@raraavis7782 I will share an "old tip".. Make a machine made buttonhole with an attachment, then make a hand sewn one over it..
"It's fine to make mistakes" - Sooooo true, and it's part of the creative process. This fear of mistakes we get taught in school stifles so many people's creativity.
Also, the trousers are gorgeous! Lovely video.
I am a teacher and I am always telliing my students, "have a go, make mistakes, that is how you learn the most". I find my best work comes from stuffing up something first.
@@somewherenicefarmstay6146 Yes, this! We need more teachers like you ❤️
In my younger days I used to get so upset when I made mistakes on sewing projects. Of course sewing when upset leads to more mistakes. I'm glad I'm much more chill now.
I wanted to say- it wasn’t a mistake. It was an experiment. Not a failure at all. You experiment to see if something works. Whether it does or doesn’t, you have an answer so it’s a successful experiment. So important lower the stakes for learning something new to regard it as an experiment.
Thank you so much for this video! I feel that there is a huge lack of historical men's clothing content on CZcams. I am always watching and loving Bernadette, Nicole, Cathy, Noel, Abby, Morgan, and Karolina and although sometimes they occasionally venture into traditional tailoring techniques, I pine for more content for pieces I can make for myself rather than for female presenting persons (not to say that I am not tempt. I've had a few failed attempts at cutting bias breeches, just couldn't wrap my head around some of the diagrams in books, and internet content was much more limited at that time. This video is sparking my enthusiasm for another go at it.
I've enjoyed your other videos and hope you are able to find time to share more!
Sorry, computer editing glitch. That was intended to have read "(not to say that I am not tempted to make myself a walking skirt)."
Agreed!! Would love to see both more male-presenting costubers, and more historical recreators in general experimenting with tweaking gendered costume norms or mixing & matching across those lines! It's such a creative way of reinterpreting historical costumes for modern use. Nicole Rudolph does some interesting work in that space, but I haven't yet come across any guys working back in the opposite direction...?
Not to mention, it'd be awesome to find any creators who're working on recreating non-European historical dress. Have you run across any...? (I'm guessing maybe there are plenty out there, but just not publishing their videos in English...? 🤷🏻♀️)
It's not just tailoring, it's historical research, detection and trial and error. Fascinating stuff! I suppose, once you're dealing with clothes, far more perishable than most other possessions; then paintings, fashion plates etc become essential in relation to recreating styles. I really like how historically recreation offers such remarkable insights. Thanks for an entertaining video!
Oh yeah those kinds of pants with the seam down the back are fun, I first learned about them with late medieval joined hose, and I gotta say it's a lot easier seaming them up than having an inside seam and trying to match them up with the crotch seam so they do a nice cross right at the bottom which also bulks up the area, ya just sew together around the crotch then seam up the backs and youre golden!
I'm in the middle of sewing a few pairs of "modern" pants and oh the bulk struggle is real :)
@@Molscheira Agreed.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I bought a brick of beeswax and made myself a bunch of small rounds for my kits using a silicone mold. One can never have too many wax bits to use for one’s thread.
Plus they’re handy to give out to new sewist and when I’m loaning out needle and thread.
I have a jack russell proving that yes you can have far too much beeswax as it is his favourite thing to steal and eat, he has figured out how to open the tool box I use for my sewing kit to have a good root through for beeswax - he chews it and leaves it all over the floor - it's delightful really xp
is there a way to flavour it without it staining the thread?
@@xxxholic22 Oh dear! Try a few drop of bitter apple in a bit a see if that works
@@katwitanruna Tabasco sauce? I grew up with a dog who dealt with his emotional issues by eating the house - desperate times... Maybe something sour like vinegar to counter the sweet smell?
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
@@xxxholic22 Try melting in a couple drops of an essential oil ... one with no color, of course. It might seep out when the wax cools, so just try a small test first. [Tabasco or anything water based definitely will seep out and make a mess.]
If that doesn't work, some of the larger suppliers of essential oils and perfume ingredients also sell naturally scented waxes. I haven't used them, but I know rose wax and bayberry wax exist; there may be others. These should melt in with the beeswax just fine.
Whether they'll keep your Jack Russel away is anyone's guess :)
Making a hoodie cord into a braid is just wonderful! This is what real creativity is like.
It was very educational! I'd always just sort of assumed all that fancy frogging was made using actual cord (with a circular cross-section, like rope) and wondered how it could possibly be wearable or comfortable? A flat cotton or silk strip appliqué makes so much more sense! 🤭 (Although presumably the crazy epaulettes & dangling cords on military jackets really WERE made of proper circular-cross-section cord...)
I actually have a pattern of this, from a deceased estate here in Australia, of an individual who bought resources from Colonial Williamburg (or some other similar place accordingly but it does say williamsbug somewhere from memory) about 30 years ago or maybe even more. I was STUNNED...and could never work out how they went together, so THANKYOU for showing me. Will never need them myself....husband has even less chance of wanting to wear them, but kept them anyway!
What a wonderful resource! Would you ever be willing to publish or share the pattern?
@@arianahernandez3932 i suppose - whats better is that reconstructing history and black snail have patterns for downlload. Im in Australia - i couldnt even post a copy for their download price! good luck. they seem exactly the same.
My first thought was: Back seam, but maybe I'm making too many medieval hose.
There must be a seam _somewhere,_ and if it’s not an inseam and not an outseam, so the most logical place for a seam is at the back, especially since there’s precedent for that.
Now, I must see Bernadette make a pair!!! Simply love watching you create and the process that leads into that!!
That is the most bonkers trouser pattern piece I’ve ever seen, but, WOW!, doesn’t it go together like magic? Love, love these pantaloons. The colour and cording are 👍🏻👍🏻
Who would have thought a video on making Regency pantaloons could be so amusing and brilliant. Fantastic result. Love anything with braid.
This has very quickly become one of my favorite channels, I absolutely love the humor and the way you present things. Glad to see another video popping up in my notifications!
Beautiful hand stitching, I was absolutely mesmerised. Also never knew button chisels were a thing, so obviously now I need them.
Second that! Total tool envy... 😆 Even a small, sharp pair of scissors is nerve-wracking in terms of cutting exactly the right size & location, but those beasties seem to cut through so precisely and smoothly! Wow!
I believe Clover makes a modern-day version if you don't want to go shelling out for a bespoke one in Damascus steel 😊
It is criminal that this channel doesn’t have more subscribers.
A lovely presentation but I do not see a mention of who made the buttonhole chisels. I look foreward to more is more of these.
I would’ve loved to see more of the construction of the pant itself and how it fits and where the seam falls. So interesting!
someone give this man a tv show
2 shows
one like a documentary show
and another show where he plays a tailor in the 17 or 18 hundreds
Well. I can't wait to see these flood every historical costuming event now. Very exciting!
Omg the fashions! So dashing!!! Its refreshing to see a man historical fashion recreate on youtube! I love the masculine fashion of the era you are focusing on! I am LIVING for this!
Medieval hose are cut like that.
I patterened my first pair by taking an old pair of leggings, drawing a line up the back of the leg, and slitting up that line, then fiddling with the resultant shape until I got proportions that worked when made from non-stretch fabric cut on the bias.... But, frustratingly, it changed for each different wool I made them from.
Of course, if I'd just pinnend the bias fabric around the individual person, as I later learned was faster to do, I wouldn't have wasted all that time trying to draw up modern-style patterns that then needed changing each time anyway...
isn't it amazing how quickly we forget [as a species] how these things were done because there's a new "everyone does it like that" method, and then either someone trawling through ancient patterns finds the old way or some new sewist "invents" it by accident and it's why don't we do it like that - and the answer is usually mass production at some point or other,
Its so refreshing to see someone on sewing CZcams paying such attention to details. And I must say that you are absolutely talented in the craft of hand sewing. Bravo! 💞💞And congratulations on finally figuring out your CZcams password 🔑 😉😂
All that AND easy on the eyes! Love watching his enthusiasm! 🦩🏳️🌈🌻🇺🇦
*sewing*
It’s done with a needle and thread.
_sowing_
That’s done with some seeds and a field!
I love the blue and white print you're wearing. It looks great on you. You were right - the trousers didn't need the additional braiding.
...you know what's more?..more! I nearly fell off my chair laughing 😂
Tailoring ASMR is wonderful. The sounds of fabric shears cutting, the sounds of the steam iron.
And then there's the joy of putting together something that turns out beautifully. And the mixed annoyance and heartbreak of unpicking something that didn't work out.
The process of craft and creation.
And as a woman, I 100% agree with you. You can never have enough pockets.
When the default number of decently sized pockets is zero, something needs to change.
Fully agree, and I'm watching this while working on a bit of sewing myself. Making a hip bag because I simply cannot be bothered with having either no acceptable pockets, or a purse. Which I am vehemently against on my person. Very enjoyable process, regardless of the bumps. The fact that the white pinstripe on this fabric is actually spelling out F*** You, while remaining reasonably subtle, adds to the enjoyment.
When you said it, I instantly heard Graham Chapman as the colonel gruffly stating "of course it's got seams!" 😆. You do wonderious works, this video made me an instant follower 😁
The opposite of fast fashion. You clearly delight in making these pantaloons and it’s a joy to watch.
i'm not entirely sure how i got here but i'm loving every minute of it.
I absolutely adore the flowered waistcoat.
"Thaaanks! They have pockets!" Me with everything that has pockets. Also, you're effing adorbs! 💜
All the tiny stitches made me squeal. A perfectly executed row of tiny stitches is so pretty. Lovely pantaloons.
The fact the therapy people on this planet with this much dedication to something as niche as this makes me a very happy artistic human being. There is hope for this world
I think I’m in love 🥰 “THANKS! they have pockets “.
I enjoy watching you sew all of those lovely tiny stitches. Removing details that have so many hours of work is truly a sign of someone committed to their craft.
This was utterly fascinating. I loved seeing you lay down and sew the braiding it felt so satisfying somehow. The waistcoat/vest you're wearing at the beginning is so gorgeous and colorful, absolutely love it!
That MacLeod of Lewis tartan suit is GLORIOUS
I knew there'd be a seam somewheres, but I was also thinking about the fact that one can weave cloth like hose and the like without a seam, and that THAT would be the pair of pants I'D want to show up in! And I'd also want to learn how to weave them~!
I assume it would be like knitting a sock, all you would have to do is to handle several sticks (or whatyacallit). Nowadows stockings are made like this with a thousand little hooks in a ring formation.
Weaving a tube is really difficult because tension can't be adjusted; circular knitting, however, is relatively easy.
You can't weave seamless trousers, because they need shape. It is possible to weave a straight cylinder (weaving 2 layers the same time, each border becoming a fold).
You can knit legs, it is hosiery, and what you get is leggings (that's what they are called in France, I don't know if it is the right name in english).
I was so dazzled by that absolutely stunning waist coat I kept having to rewind to take additional looks at it!
This video had in me stitches !
This drip is impeccable.
It's basically a medieval pair of joined hose. Fascinating!
I can absolutely relate to you making such beautiful clothing. Men's wear today is slovenly in my opinion, resigned to the plain suit and tie as dressed up. While the majority of men only wearing jeans and a t shirt, it is a shame that men's wear has declined in beauty and grace so dramatically. I hope you begin a fabulous new trend to men wearing such fabulous clothes again one day. Top Hats off to you Sir!
"Phallic and Nonsensical" is my new band name.
This made me smile...for so many reasons. My first reaction to the seaming problem was to think of the old fashioned (yes, I remember/wore them) ladies "fully fashioned" nylon stockings.
This is funny... I was down the CZcams rabbit hole and came across this and did that 'I'll click on it just to have a quick look', but blow me if I didn't end up watching all the way through! And I don't even like tailoring or fashion! Kudos to this young gentleman for sticking to his interest despite what others might think or say. We need more people like this today.
I just love his drive, humour, enthusiasm and his quest for correct historical details.
My Word! I thoroughly enjoyed this video!
Years ago i used to make my own clothes because i could never find the style, quality & uniqueness from shop bought clothes.
At the time, no one bothered with charity shops like they do today & i used to find some amazing pieces.
Sometimes id unpick the garment
& make a paper pattern from it
As it was the style i liked but not always the fabric
And vise versa
Liked fabric but not style
Oft times if i was lucky id find 2 dresses, same style, same fabric but different colours & id unpick them & fuse the 2 garments into one very unique dress or whatever
It was great fun to co-ordinate
The 2 into one without looking a joke, but with clever planning it worked very well.
I loved how you didnt give up on your determination to figure out how to make your impossible Pantaloons!
Your patience worked beautiful results too!
I loved doing applique & cut work on blouses etc
I once found ( in a charity shop)
A huge parcel containing
Parachute Silk for making parachutes in World War 2.
It was a dream to work with & being off white, i was able to dye quantities with special dyes of
Marvellous colours.
I was able to " cadge" lessons on tailoring from my Aunt who was a professional Tailor & she learned me much that im grateful for
She always said to me
" a goodneedle woman or man,
A tailor, costume maker, knitter crocheter, weaver, etc
Should be as proud of the
Inside of a garment, as the outside.
Always see to details & finishings you will benefit in so many ways,
Learn to love every stitch, your garment will bare your efforts
Rushing tailoring or any other craft will definately show that no love was put into making it"
I find making my linings luxurious
Or adding hem weights, precision pleats, knife edged etc etc
Anyway Mr Pinsent ive just subbed to your channel !
Regards
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The quality of your hand stitching is exquisite ❤
i actually went "AHA!" when you showed the fashion plate with the back seam xD
Oh wow, they look great. Knowing your size is one thing, but these fit you perfectly. They look so comfortable, like they could be worn all day. Not like typical clothing that you want to tear off as soon as you get home. Thanks for the wonderful video, especially the button hole detail. :))
They look so lovely and I think your choice on the braiding while probably very frustrating at the time ended up looking so striking in the end!
Amazing! So nice to see young people doing something beautiful. Gives me hope, we're not doomed to laziness and ugliness.
At this point it se(a)ems easier to just wear skirts all the time. But chapeau for all the research that went into this! O.o
Difficulties finding trousers that fit me was indeed part of why I stopped buying them and decided to only wear skirts.
I love your sense of humour sir!
i love the black jacket behind you with the white trim
Haha at the end roll, staring: wind - very windy 😂❤
You are right about the sound of sharp shears, it is really evocative, I love it!
Ive been looking for a guy sewing channel that fits my taste and you sir are the winner.
It has been awhile dear boy! We've missed you and your beguiling face! Hope everything is well. The pantaloon construction was a delight to watch! Glad you solved your mystery and corrected your braid design. Remember the Kiss 💋 principle when in doubt.
Amazing! When showing the page with the illustrated pattern I was wondering how it was put together. I could see one part that looked like a pant leg but the rest of the pattern had me at a question mark. The home made pattern was much more familiar and was curious had how it would look in full for, and it was exciting to hear that was the plan. I think my favorite part was the adding of the pretty detail to the pants and the button hole making, ( ASMR sewing is music to my ears) I hope we see what you do with that extra braid in the future. The pantaloons turned out amazing!
"WeLl iT's NiCe To KnOw I wAsN't AlOnE"
Wonderfully made! I almost cried out loud when you removed all of that beautiful braid work!!!
your white shirt in the end is just everything
This is a fantastic video for so many reasons! First, the design and construction of those pantaloons, but I was especially fascinated with your demonstration of the application of the braid, something I have struggled with and now see my mistakes. Those are indeed fine trousers, and welcome back, you've been much missed.
When you have refined to this level it is an ART, not a craft, love the video, thank you !
Simply impossible? No.
Simply irresistible.
The sartorial flair in your haberdashery, and your very taste, are to die for ...
These pantaloons seem destined for a fashion statement at some point in the near future!
A friend just told me to check you out. I'm hooked.
early 16th century Hosen uses a very similar seam. Love your work
Basting works soooooo much better when done in a thread color that contrasts with both the fabric and whatever you're basting onto it. White on almost-white right next to white non-basting thread == accident waiting to happen!!
Great pantaloons! Love the pockets!!
This skill is gorgeous. Being so dedicated doing so much work. Gorgeous
Thank you for sharing your deduction process, it gives me hope seeing a professional experience it.
That braided cording you used actually looks pretty similar to the cotton lacing that we use for lacing up corsets! It comes on a big spool too.
Love your videos, they've actually given me ideas for my own historical sewing projects!
Fascinating--and curious as well as impossible, since the back seam would make it difficult to be comfortable on horseback, and so many gentlemen of the pre-automobile era would perforce ride everywhere. I love your meticulous process and enjoyed watching and listening to you, as always.
I so love to watch your process because I spend so much time taking out and remaking.
So lovely to see you again.
OMG This whole story is exquisitely done. Really excellent pantaloons!
Fascinating how it all worked out in the end. But I can never for the life of me wrap my head around how there seems to be enough ease in the crotch, even though the pattern pieces don't have the sort of "gusset" shape like trousers with inseam.
Fascinating and so well presented
how.... how did i stumble into this channel. im not complaining. just.... how.
🤷🏻♂️
I have nothing to do with tailoring , clothing anything like that, I do like history, but what kept me watching was seeing the thought process and discovery of how this bit of tailoring was supposed to work.
this is very similar to the process when I need to figure out electronics, strangely enough.
Fantastic pantaloons and love the pockets
More of this content! Love watching the making videos and seeing your tailoring skills.
beautifully done! i often have to start something to see how it looks and then take it back. thanks for sharing that part of the process.
Those turned out FABULOUS!
I enjoy his enthusiasm and joy!
Absolutely amazing work!
This was wonderful! What an interesting pattern!
This was absolutely amazing! I would never have believed it possible if I hadn’t watch you do it.
This was delightful! I'm very interested in learning to sew early to mid 19th century trousers for myself, so it's great getting to watch your process. Thank you for sharing!
Love this video! You are so funny and driven! Can't wait for more.