I made spats using plastic wrap & it actually worked! Edwardian Sewing Experiment gone RIGHT!

[@rebecasabourin1318]

A a cost player I have done this many times. It works best if you cover it in tape. Love it. Also love your dress.

[@ashblack4351]

Very cool. The spontaneous approach you took is so inspiring it makes me feel like giving it a try. Your spats and outfit look awesome. Thanks

[@NOARawle]

I've been wanting to make some for a steampunk outfit and your enthusiasm has spurred me on!

[@DamesalaMode]

Awesome! That makes me so happy to hear!

[@jenninstitches]

Awww hey! You've been missed here on YT. This is an absolutely fascinating idea. The "I saw a cow" photo cracked me up.

[@DamesalaMode]

Thank you! When I posted this one and saw my last video was from APRIL I was like "WHAT?!" Where did the summer go??? :)

[@jenninstitches]

@@DamesalaMode Oh I completely understand. 2020 took 15 years to go by and 2021 has been a total of 4 months long. I am not sure where it all went myself either.

[@stevezytveld6585]

This is a brilliant method. Well done. The finished spats are adorable. Perfect finish to the outfit. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown

[@craftykez]

Awesome! Can totally see how these would be great in the winter for the larger calf ladies that can't find boots that are comfy. Thank you !!!!! Skips off to raid the pantry for plastic wrap and the fabric stash to see what's hiding there :)

[@polkadot8788]

I made my spats with similar technique (I put duct tape over the cling film to stop it falling apart). Drawing that back seam line is so hard to do without help.

[@DamesalaMode]

Several people recommended masking tape as well which would have been helpful! Also another person to draw lines for me 😁

[@lesleyharris525]

Hi, I'm impressed with the way you made your spats,never thought of cling film as a sewing aid.💖

[@TheMetatronGirl]

I was going to suggest tape over the Saran Wrap, but I see others already have. I’ve used a similar method to make body blocks, before. The spats turned out so cute!! I’m not surprised, because everything you put on KZbin is awesome! Glad to see you back. I always learn something from your videos, and it’s lovely to have positive content to watch. You’ve been missed.

[@DamesalaMode]

Thanks so much!

[@marliesethomas]

"And I have...nothing to lose." *dyyyying*

[@DamesalaMode]

It was so refreshing to have a project where I was only a few hours and 1/8 yard of fabric in if it failed lol!

[@vampykittyclaire6787]

thank you for admitting that it was trial and error! It made me feel better about trying it.

[@emily_232]

This is actually insanely helpful. I recently made something similar for a costume. I used some newspaper taped together instead of plastic wrap and it worked pretty much the same. But knowing that someone else used this same sort of method has really helped me forget about any doubt I may have had over my method. Still mine weren't all that well fitted and left some things to be desired. I definitely should've used hook and eyes instead of velcro (it was a costume so I thought it wouldn't matter, but it did). I do need to make more for a next costume so thank you so much for this tutorial. The outcome of your spats is so beautiful!

[@jacmcw]

Brilliant!

[@DamesalaMode]

Thanks!

[@shortsweettoo]

I have the same shoes in the Black and White. Great idea! I will have some fabric left over wool from my upcoming skirt, so I will give it a go! Thanks for sharing.

[@GiraffeLoverJen]

Those are so cute! I just finished my cycling breeches, so guess what I'm gonna be going today? Yup, I'm making some spats!!

[@dee-annegordon5959]

Another project to add to my ever growing list. They look smashing with their matching vest.

[@DamesalaMode]

I was so excited about that! It made it feel like such a complete outfit!

[@maryroyal5138]

That’s an incredibly clever way to make spats.

[@DamesalaMode]

Thank you! I was pretty delighted ❤️

[@Dianestitchcraftrelax]

Welcome back and fantastic project. They look fab. Thanks.

[@DamesalaMode]

Thank you! 😘

[@lingolift5917]

I love your vibe!

[@denisebennett3144]

They look brilliant and so stylish.

[@DamesalaMode]

Thank you!

[@khaxjc1]

Thank you so much for sharing this project. It was very much enjoyed. But Im gonna put this out there for those looking to try this. Would highly recommend you pick up a pair of bandage scissors as this is exactly the sort of thing they were made for. Much less risk of cutting yourself or whatever your wearing underneath including the shoes. Also useful just to have around for actual medical purposes and when sewing projects crop up where you need to cut something away without risking whats under nether. Like this.

[@SuryaSeetha]

Missed you so much!🌹the spats are adorable!!!😍

[@DamesalaMode]

Aw thank you 😊😘

[@silentcreature136]

I'm definitely using this, thanks so much, and the wool you used it such a beautiful colour

[@DamesalaMode]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@1990Phillip]

Hello, if you are ever to remake or make a new spats pattern you can also use masking tape over the plastic wrap to draw your pattern on

[@ShannonLambert]

LOVE IT!!!!!!!

[@DamesalaMode]

Thank you!

[@cristinatalucci9884]

Thanks for putting this out! Great timing right before Halloween :-) I am thinking about using this method to create some "boots" for my hubby. I don't want to spend $200 on some 1750s-appropriate boots for him to almost never wear, but I could use this method to make some shoe covers that look pretty cool.

[@SuperPooped]

Yaaaaay Kate Beaton!!

[@DamesalaMode]

Isn't she the best? I miss her comics!

[@TheGhostchaser8]

If you cover the plastic wrap with layers of duck tape, then mark the tape, you’ll have a much more stable basic pattern, and won’t deform or stretch.

[@michellecornum5856]

I would not have thought of using plastic wrap. They come out great! HURRAH!!

[@DamesalaMode]

Thanks so much!

[@sarahmwalsh]

I love them!! They are just so snazzy and they give you a ton of added swagger. Do you find that the top edge stretches at all with wearing, or do they stay put pretty well?

[@katherinemorelle7115]

I’m considering making myself some, if only to try to get the two toned boot look that I love- so the closure would be buttons on the outer side. But I have no idea what material to use. I’d want something I could wear year round (and it gets very hot where I am), so I don’t think wool would be a good choice, but linen wouldn’t have enough body. Maybe an interlined linen?

[@DamesalaMode]

Maybe try finding a cotton canvas? That's usually got really good body and may work well!

[@DamesalaMode]

Also I just checked Burnley and Trowbridge and they have some heavy linen canvas which might work, too!

[@katherinemorelle7115]

@@DamesalaMode a heavy linen canvas might be the go. Thanks!

[@TealCheetah]

Spats!

[@DamesalaMode]

It's so hard not to just yell out "spats!" isn't it? 😂

[@curiouslywoven9737]

They look great! Would also love to know where that hat came from? So cute. Just a great outfit overall and you look like you’re having so much fun wearing it. How did the spats work for cycling and did they feel like they provided extra support for your ankles?

[@DamesalaMode]

The hat came from Frontier Millinery! She did such a great job on it. I didn't actually try them for cycling yet, but they definitely felt extra supportive!

[@az_twist6267]

Using plastic wrap was genius! I’m wondering about trying it for a corset…

[@DamesalaMode]

Someone commented on my instagram when I was making these that they used this method to make a swiss waist, so corsetry-adjacent stuff is definitely on the table. I would definitely recommend overlaying maybe the whole thing with masking tape or something to give it more stabilization, because just the plastic wrap alone was very stretchy and wobbly, so for something as big as a corset I'm sure that would just increase exponentially. But I think it's possible, at least to get a basic body shape that you can play with!

[@az_twist6267]

@@DamesalaMode I'll let you know how it works out.

[@nadinebowling4224]

what pattern did you use for those pants? love them!

[@DamesalaMode]

I made those up - they are so loose and unfitted that I just winged it, but I used this blog post from Angela Clayton as a construction guide: angelacostumery.com/2016/07/01/making-bloomers-1890s-cycling-costume-part-four/

[@barbaraness4507]

Applying masking tape over the plastic wrap would make your pattern more stable, and easier to write on.

[@BB-or8gi]

13:50 Girl I died - bahahahahahahhaha!!!!!! Time to start an Only Fans! ** crushes collet necklaces with historic footwear **

[@DamesalaMode]

So far no weirdo comments so I'm not sure if the market is there 😂😂😂

[@marlenemikkelborg1278]

Flot, og nemt projekt Hvilket mønster har du brugt til den blå/grønne kjole du har på?

[@tettivestberg2989]

Really clever to use cling wrap 😁👍 the background music was terrible it made me stressed and get irritated, sorry but why is it necessary to have music?

[@jessiehermit9503]

I made spats, but they're not like yours and I don't have your skill. 😅😅😅😅