Impossible Trousers and How to Make Them!

[@kleinwolkje203]

Bernadette and Rachel: secret pants Zach: impossible trousers

[@aliciaf1055]

"It all seemed rather phallic and nonsensical" applies in so many facets of life.

[@barbiec4312]

LOL!

[@LeeLee86]

🤣🤣🤣 #truefacts

[@clareryan2640]

Never a true-er word spoken!

[@marycanary86]

i mean, to be fair to the pantaloons, they are a pair of men's leg garments :p

[@lauraleecreations3217]

👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️perfect

[@Morwyn_le_Fay]

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

[@Morwyn_le_Fay]

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

[@BattleAxe1345]

I think Scottish trews are also in a similar construction which I'm interested in.

[@agnescresewyke8433]

16thc German pants as well

[@Morwyn_le_Fay]

@@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

[@MSYNGWIE12]

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....)

[@Siansonea]

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".

[@amphibian27]

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.

[@marycanary86]

so youre saying this poor fellow struggled this hard..... to make himself a pair of person-sized barbie jeans..... thats rough, yo

[@tammyt3434]

Reminds me of the film; Flight of the Phoenix, except with pants.

[@raraavis7782]

@@BlaBla-pf8mf Lol. And she'll make herself a pair without even a pattern, just by rolling around on the fabric on the floor and guestimating 😅.

[@kerim.peardon5551]

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.

[@sbaumgartner9848]

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.

[@SibylleLeon]

"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.

[@somewherenicefarmstay6146]

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.

[@SibylleLeon]

@@somewherenicefarmstay6146 Yes, this! We need more teachers like you ❤️

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

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.

[@carolynbriggs6972]

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.

[@stevezytveld6585]

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

[@yessumyecrad]

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!

[@SG-1-GRC]

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!

[@marianbarber7279]

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.

[@bitnewt]

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.

[@raraavis7782]

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 😆

[@laughing-cat]

I have to agree!! I find I've been beating myself up over my hand stitched button holes when there was no reason to!

[@kikidevine694]

Perfection is the enemy of good enough ❤

[@1953childstar]

@@raraavis7782 I will share an "old tip".. Make a machine made buttonhole with an attachment, then make a hand sewn one over it..

[@TheBearstitch]

Thank you so much for this video! I feel that there is a huge lack of historical men's clothing content on KZbin. 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!

[@TheBearstitch]

Sorry, computer editing glitch. That was intended to have read "(not to say that I am not tempted to make myself a walking skirt)."

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

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...? 🤷🏻‍♀️)

[@agi2711]

Making a hoodie cord into a braid is just wonderful! This is what real creativity is like.

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

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...)

[@chaotic-goodartistry3903]

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!

[@Molscheira]

I'm in the middle of sewing a few pairs of "modern" pants and oh the bulk struggle is real :)

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@Molscheira Agreed. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@roxannlegg750]

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!

[@arianahernandez3932]

What a wonderful resource! Would you ever be willing to publish or share the pattern?

[@roxannlegg750]

@@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.

[@sarah.sparkles]

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 👍🏻👍🏻

[@marthaschwartz5031]

Who would have thought a video on making Regency pantaloons could be so amusing and brilliant. Fantastic result. Love anything with braid.

[@MindyMaeCrochets]

Now, I must see Bernadette make a pair!!! Simply love watching you create and the process that leads into that!!

[@ivorydabean1479]

Beautiful hand stitching, I was absolutely mesmerised. Also never knew button chisels were a thing, so obviously now I need them.

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

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!

[@meganmccarthy8114]

I believe Clover makes a modern-day version if you don't want to go shelling out for a bespoke one in Damascus steel 😊

[@blakelay]

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!

[@Luubelaar]

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.

[@ragnkja]

When the default number of decently sized pockets is zero, something needs to change.

[@Kehy_ThisNameWasAlreadyTaken]

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.

[@katwitanruna]

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.

[@katwitanruna]

Plus they’re handy to give out to new sewist and when I’m loaning out needle and thread.

[@xxxholic22]

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?

[@katwitanruna]

@@xxxholic22 Oh dear! Try a few drop of bitter apple in a bit a see if that works

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@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

[@lizcademy4809]

@@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 :)

[@elizabethplank9285]

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!

[@itallia666]

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 🇬🇧👧

[@AngelavengerL]

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!

[@talmadge1926]

I just love his drive, humour, enthusiasm and his quest for correct historical details.

[@seeaaannnn]

Well. I can't wait to see these flood every historical costuming event now. Very exciting!

[@StyleAdix]

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!

[@gardenlove2782]

The opposite of fast fashion. You clearly delight in making these pantaloons and it’s a joy to watch.

[@eleanorrigby7897]

Its so refreshing to see someone on sewing KZbin 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 KZbin password 🔑 😉😂

[@roywirick9854]

All that AND easy on the eyes! Love watching his enthusiasm! 🦩🏳️‍🌈🌻🇺🇦

[@JulieWallis1963]

*sewing* It’s done with a needle and thread. _sowing_ That’s done with some seeds and a field!

[@bekahart]

It is criminal that this channel doesn’t have more subscribers.

[@tomv7017]

i'm not entirely sure how i got here but i'm loving every minute of it.

[@milgeekmedia]

This is funny... I was down the KZbin 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.

[@morteforte7033]

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 😁

[@jenneheise]

I absolutely adore the flowered waistcoat.

[@TheBexi]

"Thaaanks! They have pockets!" Me with everything that has pockets. Also, you're effing adorbs! 💜

[@bqgin]

Amazing! So nice to see young people doing something beautiful. Gives me hope, we're not doomed to laziness and ugliness.

[@eleanorstrong8315]

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.

[@darthtaiter]

Thank you, so very much for your kind advice that it's actually alright to recognize that you're just not in love with a thing no matter how far you've gotten. As a life long hand sewer this has been a difficult lesson to take in. So very nice to see another hand sewer who cares as much as I do about a nice finished seam 🥰

[@goatsandroses4258]

The handiwork is fabulous. You are truly gifted, and your contribution to our historical knowledge of sewing is very valuable.

[@fianorian]

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.

[@grandmasgopnik9642]

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!

[@SubliminalLocks]

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

[@hallstuart6604]

I love your sense of humour sir!

[@deborahf3738]

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. :))

[@hydraxisfrimon9785]

You are right about the sound of sharp shears, it is really evocative, I love it!

[@celiahaddon4087]

The quality of your hand stitching is exquisite ❤

[@lyndilee2955]

Wonderfully made! I almost cried out loud when you removed all of that beautiful braid work!!!

[@girlwheels]

I love watching people sew by hand. I really enjoyed, here, the dice into historical styles, and the ways and means to achieve them. This was great!

[@carolnorton2551]

When you have refined to this level it is an ART, not a craft, love the video, thank you !

[@quasi8180]

Ive been looking for a guy sewing channel that fits my taste and you sir are the winner.

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

All the tiny stitches made me squeal. A perfectly executed row of tiny stitches is so pretty. Lovely pantaloons.

[@velvetbees]

Thiis is impressive! I just found your channel and subscribed. I would call you a master craftsman, a fashion detective, and a fashion archeologist. Thank you for ressurecting this historical look. You do excellent work.

[@DoctorInk20]

"Impossible Trousers" sparked my imagination and I was not disappointed. Fantastic work. 😁 10:50 Those illustrations are giving me some strong _Flash Gordon_ vibes. They look remarkably form-fitting.

[@tylersdog]

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.

[@jenb658]

Adore, adore, adore! A keen enthusiast in the world of the fabric arts (I embroider native Australian fauna onto linen and make pouches and bags on a very amateurish level). I am consistently amazed at your skill and attention to detail. Quite jealous. I’d have loved to have had the opportunity to study as you’ve done. So much enjoyment seeing you put your skills to use. Could watch you for hours. So glad you have recently been in the presence of your love. What a truely touching reunion. Bonne annee et bonne sante x

[@warandragon4713]

This skill is gorgeous. Being so dedicated doing so much work. Gorgeous

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

OMG This whole story is exquisitely done. Really excellent pantaloons!

[@johnforeman6620]

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.

[@dly9829]

I was so dazzled by that absolutely stunning waist coat I kept having to rewind to take additional looks at it!

[@pipers_river]

Thank you so much for taking us on the journey of the Impossible Pantaloons! This was a fascinating process. Also I adore the waistcoat you're wearing in the intro. Absolutely stunning pattern.

[@adamnomdeplum3]

It's basically a medieval pair of joined hose. Fascinating!

[@teddy-3765]

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...

[@xxxholic22]

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,

[@phranerphamily]

...you know what's more?..more! I nearly fell off my chair laughing 😂

[@centurycountess4949]

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!

[@michaelmis]

Thank you for taking the time to create and share your videos.

[@richies6420]

You're passion for these things amazes me. The amount of time and detail spent on these pieces makes me wonder if you have any time at all....

[@LoverofHistory]

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!

[@shellsbellswac1]

Thank you so much for your channel! I am a long-time follower of the gals of cosTube but when I saw that you, in fact, had a channel...I was diving in head-first! I love seeing the creation of historical menswear. Beautifully done!

[@duncanselvester1045]

Why your film came up on my feed I have no idea, but I’m glad it did! I thoroughly enjoyed your enthusiasm and skill. I am not into fashion, not a sewer, although I do hand sew leather - completely different! and am not into costumes. What a great way to spend half an hour. Thank you!

[@jefflawrentz1624]

The clothing you make are truly works of art. Incredible !

[@greymelkin569]

Delighted to have found this Zack, love your hand sewing and your combination of modern and original techniques. The creativity and tender loving care in the those trousers is heart warming to see as I was blaming my slowness on my advancing age but when you said it is ok to track back if you are not in love with the outcome I was so pleased. This is what we do. Thank you so much.

[@neilchisholm8376]

You are a super star. I now want to make some for myself but I wouldn’t get away with it here in Australia! You have to wear something similar to the Versailles ball. When is it this year? I do hope you will be going with Stephanie and the other La Landers! You are just so special, I love your style and your no care attitude. If I can, can I suggest that you get yourself a manicurist. We want more of these sort of vlogs but I can’t imaging how difficult it is to work with such short nails. I hand sew a lot and also do tapestry and embroidery work. My fingernails are vital to me not injuring myself. Yours are so short and your cuticles are so dry from handling fabric all day, you need to look after your hands. A good moisturiser and a good manicurist will improve your already wonderful work even more. Trust me, I know from experience! 😀

[@nicolakunz231]

Lovely to see a video and I had quite a giggle at the credits. Those pantaloons do look amazing and it is wonderful too learn that even a professional still learns. 👏 thank you for sharing that things done always go perfectly.

[@sarasolomon4812]

Please, please, please, post more content! I'm really enjoying your channel!

[@abigailpip112]

My first time watching this channel, interesting and funny. Thanks

[@jayneterry8701]

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.

[@RussellBarth]

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

[@diamondslashranch]

This was absolutely amazing! I would never have believed it possible if I hadn’t watch you do it.

[@anaisabelsantos4661]

My first thought was: Back seam, but maybe I'm making too many medieval hose.

[@ragnkja]

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.

[@jelsner5077]

That was both entertaining and relaxing to watch. Beautiful workmanship.

[@raraavis7782]

Wonderful experiment! Love, that we're getting some tailoring content from you. It's so interesting, to learn about men's fashion as well. Also: 'I wish, I could do that to my back', when placing the heavy, steaming iron on the fabric...had me in stitches. #relatable

[@KimberlyInSoCal310]

So glad to have a new video from you! What an absolutely fascinating topic and video! It pained me to see you remove that braiding after all that time I know you spent working on it, but ultimately you were right and the final product is perfection. Would love to see more videos from you, you always have superb content!

[@suecox2308]

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.

[@jemima2879]

Thank you for sharing your deduction process, it gives me hope seeing a professional experience it.

[@moxiebombshell]

I had forgotten what an absolute delight you are to watch! Of course your work is excellent as always but your presentation of it is just SO damn fun. Thank you for this.

[@cassiecoleman3584]

You Sir, are an artist! Thank you for posting this.

[@winterdavis4919]

Loved this video!!! Your specific details about constructing the fall front will help so much next time I make breeches for my hubby! Thank you!! You look fabulous!

[@Stettafire]

It's good to see your arm is better, last time I saw your channel it was on a sling. All the best

[@tonivalentine5231]

I so love to watch your process because I spend so much time taking out and remaking.

[@Miss-Fired]

You have so much passion, I could listen to you talk about fashions of the past for hours. Thank you for the upload

[@0therun1t21]

This is a wonderful channel, I've already sent your link to my son and a friend. I love your sense of humor too.

[@scathatch]

My first time to this site. Wonderful, fascinating. Very impressed and the original music was gorgeous.

[@thomasfoley8287]

More of this content! Love watching the making videos and seeing your tailoring skills.

[@HBADGERBRAD]

I think I’m in love 🥰 “THANKS! they have pockets “.

[@karenl6908]

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~!

[@cayenigma]

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.

[@ReeniEspino]

Weaving a tube is really difficult because tension can't be adjusted; circular knitting, however, is relatively easy.

[@paulgrassart8935]

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).

[@icuinthelight]

This video had in me stitches !

[@sluggo68]

You sir are an exquisite artist. My grandfather and great uncle were tailors. Both past on before I was born. I wish I could’ve learned the trade. I would like a pair of 1920’s-30’s era plus twos made. I found a nice pair of Italian military mountain troop breeches. Unfortunately they were only available in smaller sizes. I purchased a pair in the hope I may one day find a tailor to replicate them in my size.

[@robertshrewsbury2891]

Thank you. I sew a little and the question did boggle me. You have very nice technique and love your creativity.A

[@collettemcquaide1662]

Your skills are outstanding. Please post more frequently. Also, you deserve many more views. Xx

[@mildlycornfield]

Very nice! Gives me great inspiration for fancy regency-esque costume design