I Made Victorian Secret Pants | Plus Size Split Skirt

[@heatherwaddell7549]

Between you, Bernadette, and Rachel Maksy I'm beginning to think I really need some secret pants. As a children's librarian I often have to walk the line between "professional" and "able to plop down on the floor and read to a child" so secret pants might become my new uniform!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Secret pants would be perfect for you!

[@lindagates9150]

Modesty is preserved . It’s funny how two of my favourite people have done bicycle skirts in the last few days. I remember wearing skorts when I was a lot younger mumble years ago. They weren’t nearly as good as as your version. 💖💞💖👍👍👍👍🌟🍀☘️🌟☘️🍀🌟🙋🏼‍♀️

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Split skirts do seem popular at the moment! I had some very unattractive skorts years ago too. ♥️

[@cmybliss]

These turned out so cute! The blue corduroy is adorable and seems to be a great weight for this pattern. I’ve made the TV ones and I love them. The butt pleats are great. But I also have this pattern that I want to make up. One can never have too many secret pants after all.

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you! I agree! I want a bunch of them now!

[@JezabelleAsa]

I like seeing the finished garment at the beginning. Mostly because when there's a phrase like 'might be cute. I'm not sure', I can smile and be giddy because yes, it's absolutely adorable and I can't wait for you to see it all done 🧡

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Yay! I'm glad you liked it!

[@May_Flowers696]

The shorter length is super cute. I've wondered about how comfortable this kind of pattern is for walking around with the fall front, and now I'm confident it's a good choice for a future project. Thanks for the adorable and informative video.

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

I'm so happy you liked it! It's very comfortable! ♥️

[@Mommamacnz]

As a school bus driver a skirt is quite impractical for me (especially as I have to climb up into my seat) but a split skirt seems to me to be the perfect answer to my problem of wanting long warm skirts in the winter (sitting opposite the door is really cold). Yours are so cute and the corduroy is amazing in these.

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you! I think these would be a great option for you!

[@ShannonLambert]

I love this!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

It seems to be! Thank you so much!

[@dee-annegordon5959]

They turned out wonderfully. Secret pants seem to be all the rage at the moment. Really liked how these turned out and great choice of colour. They look amazing with your vest.

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you! I'm really pleased that I had enough fabric to eke out the short version of the skirt!

[@kathrynbeckerdite1399]

Awesome indeed! Corduroy is such a nostalgic fall fabric. Perhaps a hat pin to manage your headwear during your thrillingly speedy rides?

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

I had one in the back, but I need another one! 😆

[@nurmaybooba]

that is so adorable! looks great with that vest! Looks so nice on you...I love the colors together.

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you! Me too! ♥️

[@carolbarbee5653]

I love them I'm a big girl also.

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

So glad you like them! I do too!

[@linda.brotherton1689]

Beautiful top and split skirt. Wow how cute you look.❤

[@ponderosityjay8132]

You are life goals adorbs!

[@ponderosityjay8132]

You are life goals adorbs!

[@CarinaDeJesus1]

You look stunning and these came out perfect!!!! 😃😃😃👏👏👏👏... I came across this video because I am going to try them by myself... I hope they will turn nearly as good as yours 👏👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😍😍

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you! Have fun with yours! ♥️

[@dawnvickerstaff9148]

This is absolutely delightful. 'Secret pants'! Gotta have 'em!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

They're so much fun!

[@kristychilds3379]

the boater hat and gold vest just *chefs kiss* with these pants, so purdy!! so classically elegant!!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you!

[@catherinerw1]

I also bought the TV split skirt pattern... (the pre-printed one, not the print-at-home one). Got it, read the instructions, put it back in my pattern box! Looked sooooo complicated (also I wasn't sure about fitting it, as I have my bustle pad pre-built-in). Ended up selling it on Ebay!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

I may give grading it up a try at some point, but you're right, it does look complicated. ♥️

[@beth.icanfly3983]

Split skirts are all the rage in the Costube world! lol I didn't realize Laughing Moon had these in the larger sizes. I'm off to give it a look! Yours turned out BEAUTIFUL. :)

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

It's a great pattern! Thank you!

[@Elentarien]

Great job with these. They didn't even look like they were *THAT* hard to make. (She says, without actually attempting it herself. hah!) Loved your finished look! I am curious, though, as to the logic of this style. I had the same 'huh?' moment with the ones Bernadette Banner made in her video. I like the split skirt, and I like the removable/foldable panel over it to 'hide' the fact it's split. . .but what is the logic of this when the split is fully visible from the back? Does this not sort of make the front panel slightly redundant? Or was 'modesty preserved' merely by disguising the 'pants' from the front? Obviously it matters not in this day and age. . .women wearing pants isn't an issue (generally speaking) but for the Victorian mindset - wouldn't that panted back-side be an issue?

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

I think that having the panel in the front is what was supposed to preserve modesty. Other patterns I've seen have more fullness in the back, so the split would be more disguised. That's my thought, anyway.

[@nanettebromley8843]

I'm sold. Looked at the TV ones and was miffed that it didn't go upto the size of the rest of their patterns (or at least the ones I'm interested in) These will be great for the wheelchair. Keeping legs warm without having the long skirt + wheelchair wheels = chaos and superman impressions. I have cordaroy in green and cotton drill in all sorts of colours. Thank you x

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

It's a great pattern!

[@ladyjusticesusan]

This came out adorable! Lucius petting! Where was Hercules? He missed his cameo! The skirt goes wonderful with your new vest. Love all the buttons.

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you! Hercules was being elusive and avoiding the camera during this project! 😺

[@peggyriordan9857]

Yours and Bernadette's in one weekend! Yours was done alittle differently than hers and it gave me ideas for two different versions! You looked beautiful in yours especially riding the bike, that was fun! Boooo to 'Truly Victorian' for not having your size. You'd think they would have caught up with the world by now! Congrats!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Yes, I may make the Truly Victorian version at some point, but didn't feel like grading up 10 inches. It's strange, most of their patterns go up to at least within a couple of inches of my measurements, so I didn't even check before buying the pattern!

[@patriciarodriguez3863]

It’s beautiful!!! I’m around the same size as you and I bought light brown corduroy a couple of months ago to make a walking skirt I think I have 5 or 6 yards will that be enough to make a split skirt like urs but longer?

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

It should be enough. I think the pattern calls for 5-6 yards of 45 inch wide fabric, less if the fabric is wider.

[@Hair8Metal8Karen]

This is making me want to make these, despite my hatred of buttonholes... Also please give many pets and snuggles to Lucius and Thor from me 😊

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Will do! ♥️

[@kathrynmacgown6575]

Very nice! When I was in 5th grade my mom made me a short split skirt for a baton twirling competition. (About 1970)

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

They make a lot of sense! ♥️

[@terrizimmerman5297]

This pattern is absolutely fantastic and great choice of fabric. I’m afraid all the buttons would be disastrous for me every time I needed to use the restroom though!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you! They can be pulled down without undoing all of the buttons. Just the top few and the waist hook.

[@RhymingMime]

I LOVE the shorter length, honestly a light bulb moment for me, I don't wear floor length skirts but also bum out that I can't wear my skirts on my bike!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Yay! It's a really nice length!

[@michellecornum5856]

Pocket Full of Poseys becomes part of the Secret Pants Society~~

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

A Secret Pants Society sounds glorious!

[@FlybyStardancer]

Yay split skirts!! This is definitely an improvement on my middle school skorts. XD

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Absolutely! 😃

[@scafleet]

Oooo, love! Wonder how it would look in a medium denim... from my stash...on me...😉

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

I bet it would look great!

[@elizabethwilson5349]

This really looks good on you. You nailed the fit and it is very flattering. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you!

[@TealCheetah]

All the critters! An excellent wearable mockup :)

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you! I'm really pleased with it!

[@margaretbertoldi2271]

Those are incredibly cute! And I love the shoes!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you! They're the American Duchess Bernadettes.

[@mandylavida]

Wonderful. I have to make these. I cycle a lot and what a great way to arrive in style!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

They're really fun!

[@TheFalconoflight]

[@happychick6318]

So super cute! Another thing on my list to make!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sherrysenf-mcginn7693]

That is so cute. Makes me want to make one in both lengths. I love wide leg trousers. I also loved the split skirts of the early 80's. These seem to be just as fun and part of the cottagecore/vintage vibe that is so popular.

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

I definitely want to make some full length ones too!

[@anne-mariesteinmetz370]

Thank you so much for putting on, so we can see how that happens c👍

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

You're welcome! ♥️

[@Anne-Marie_Morin-Berard]

Looks great ! i love the secret pants!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you! Me too!

[@brigidscaldron]

Lol Lucius is saying, “Pay attention to MEEEEEEEEE!”

[@brigidscaldron]

OMG they’re SO CUTE! I love how we all adopted Rachel Maksy’s SECRET PANTS! Hahahahaha!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Always!

[@elainebye9090]

Oooooh soooo cute! I love the color scheme, the shapes of the garments, the fit, well done. That blouse is amazing to start with. I loved watching the vest made, too. And now the "secret pants" (*thanks Rachel Maksy!*) in my favorite shade of blue. 😍😍🤗

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you! The blouse is from Black Snail Patterns. ♥️

[@theoriginalnik]

I really love this look! The color combo is fantastic and it’s super cute and playful 💐

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you! I love it too!

[@theoriginalnik]

@@PocketFullofPoseys perfect content while I’m sat here felling bias tape into eternity 😵‍💫

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

@@theoriginalnik Good luck with all of your felling! It really does take forever, doesn't it?

[@theoriginalnik]

@@PocketFullofPoseys lol I think I’ve spent more time on seam finishing and fiddly things with this dress than the actual construction 😂 You know I may have to make my own secret pants, I’ve seen some extra full versions that were quite impressive when I was doing some western wear research a while back 🤔 they look very flattering and comfortable

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

@@theoriginalnik The Truly Victorian pattern is quite full. I just didn't want to grade up 10 inches or I would have made them. Maybe someday!

[@jemima2879]

Your choice of colour and style of secret pants are lovely. The whole outfit with the vest is perfection.

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you so much! ♥️

[@julzb9187]

This is so cute! And so simple too! Definitely adding to the list of to makes!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Yay! It was a fun project!

[@MonaSkovJensen]

That is so brilliant to make Secret Pants like that! Love the front skirt!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you! I'm so happy with how it turned out!

[@AriallaMacAllister]

I love the fabric! It turned out so nicely!

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you!

[@rameyzamora1018]

Rebecca, this is one of those instances where practicality meets beauty. The front waistline/waistband with the upward rising ends is so pleasing to the eye! A wonderful video & you made the very polished result look easy.

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you like it!