I Made Victorian Secret Pants: Good Omens Historically Accurate Cosplay pt 2

[@youreokay3847]

I can't remember if I said this on the last video but Aziraphale would absolutely LOVE that someone was continuing victorian clothes and sewing.

[@marveludus]

I didn't even think about that, but you're absolutely right! he would be delighted

[@chrystalmaniac]

I feel like we should get Neil to see this project . He would find it so cool haha!

[@melimsah]

I love that "secret pants" has become such a thing. Thank you Rachel Maksy for either coining or popularizing this term 🙏

[@ultimateskillchain]

I came to say this! I'm genuinely delighted that this has caught on 😁

[@potatertot360]

I definitely hear it in her voice every time i read it.

[@christineherrmann205]

I thought it might have been Bernadette Banner who first brought it up, but I could have mixed the two up timewise; I follow both.

[@ultimateskillchain]

@@christineherrmann205 she used the reference to Rachel's video too :D when she made her own 1890s split skirt. She even mentioned the "Rachel Maksy cinematic universe" 😁

[@jirup]

Secret pants were part of my nursing uniform in the mid 1980s, and yes, we called them secret pants.

[@joanderson6880]

Only just now realizing that the skorts we had to wear for our school uniform in elementary school were literally a tiny shorter Victorian garment. I love that for my five-year-old self

[@terrylopez5452]

Divided skirts = skorts = culottes in my late 1960’s- 1970 high school days! 😁

[@joanderson6880]

@@terrylopez5452 I always thought culottes were just wide legged trousers. We called them skorts in the early-2000s when I was in elementary school, at least where I live. Who knew there were some many terms for the same garment?

[@lupakajsalisa3652]

@@joanderson6880 UK or US, or somewhere else entirely?

[@joanderson6880]

@@lupakajsalisa3652Somewhere else entirely

[@pmclaughlin4111]

"They turned out to be rather complex whether I was trying to make them complex or not" It one of the big reasons we love you Nicole!

[@mulanlovesmilo]

Thank you for putting out these beautifully edited, yet educational videos with original article clips inserted and images! You are informative, concise and a master of communication when it coms to interpreting the past. Your extensive knowledge of sewing, the methods and techniques, being broken down so that even a novice can comprehend is very much appreciated! It’s a perfect example of what this platform and much of the internet was intended to be in its best form. A way to converse and exchange information and in an authentic fashion. The long videos are very much appreciated as I can replay them multiple times, either as a podcast while working on something else, or as a video when I’m ready to focus. There’s so much “replayability” for your videos because I might have missed something, the narration is calming and the visuals are lovely to look at. Thanks again, you are a master of your craft!

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

That pocket "magic trick" was amazing! This such a great interpretation of Aziraphale's outfit.

[@glittermytimbers]

Yes! That was such a satisfying shot!

[@sonipitts]

Interesting...the knickerbocker being described as a garment made for athletic activities that was occupying that liminal space between underwear and outerwear and wearable on its own, albeit being seen as a bit risqué and even offensive by some more conservative segments of society who raised such a hubbub about them sounds exactly like some of the conversations and hubbub I've seen about sports bras or mens running tights being worn on their own as opposed to being a base layer under other garments. The more things change, the more they truly do stay the same. 🤣

[@Kayla_P99]

It reminds me of women's leggings circa 2012 as people started wearing them as pants in general but not all leggings were actually made for that lol

[@kirby_tardigrade]

I was thinking of that too. When I was in middle school, adults complained about students wearing leggings as pants, but now everyone's doing it.

[@hannahstraining7476]

And of course the modern trend of visible bra straps. I must admit that one seemed just a tiny bit shocking. Why would you want your underwear to show? But then I remembered that I'm a feminist and got over it. 😉

[@haggisa]

If your underwear is cute, why WOULDN'T you want it to show. ​@@hannahstraining7476

[@isabelofthewoods]

"a bristling sea of legs" would be a good description of the 1960ies miniskirt fashions 🤣

[@ruthkirkparick3535]

OMG! I love the split skirt so much. My Mom called them culottes and made shorter versions for my sister and I when we were kids. So many great tips and detailed instructions that can be applied to other garments too. This is one of the best videos you have done (and there are many of them).

[@best_of_ant]

I came at the speed of burning Bentley, lowkey so excited!!! 💙

[@Myacckt]

Pls more historical excerpts and fragments of popular culture, magazines and documents. This sets you aside from other historical costume channels and I love them!

[@stephaniecowans3646]

Love: the chosen fabric, the way it drapes, how it looks on you!!! The old review of "bristling sea of legs" had me doing a spit take of the coffee I was drinking and I just couldn't stop laughing! 😂

[@alixv8256]

As someone who cycles a lot, it does make sense that the knickerbocker would be baggy at the back, because you need to lean forward and bend your knees quite high... If you're not using stretchy materials, you need that extra fabric.

[@chamberswagner2010]

I LOVE these! I now need a divided skirt in my life.

[@pmclaughlin4111]

Me too!

[@taracampbell2433]

Me too. Anyone know where to get a pattern?

[@rainicascadia5514]

Me three! It'd be a dream come true if Nicole featured a pattern line someday!

[@cypriennezed5640]

Ooooh I've never seen buttonhole scissors before-- that's such a cool practical touch.

[@suzannaflores1164]

As a 21st century lady skirt-wearing bicyclist, my heart smiles at this topic 2:14 :)

[@alethealopez4475]

They came out beautifully. Thanks for turning me on to Good Omens! I binged it after your last episode and love it!!

[@eirintowne]

Good Omens is absolutely fantastic, both the books and the series!

[@strongsarah]

I just binged all three Aziraphale videos, wow! it came out so beautifully! I'm impressed that the sewn-down front panel of the divided skirt doesn't seem to put any kind of hitch in your stride at all. And that little reinforcing detail at the center back is nifty! very clever way of making the waist adjustable. Now I want to find a way to do that to my jeans.

[@lindyfraser6243]

Absolutely beautiful!! And how clever was that French seamed pocket!! 😊

[@Bealzabub]

The period eiscourse around them really reminds me a lot of the discourse that was floating around a few years ago about yoga pants for some reason

[@megb9700]

Two things I didn’t know I needed; button hole scissors and a split skirt. Goodbye skorts!

[@serpentartist1348]

Bristling sea of legs sounds like a souls game bosss

[@Art_911]

OMG so, I binged watched Good Omens. Dang, you! LOL, Now I'm hooked. So I'm really looking forward to this project.

[@bonniecolleenpappin8807]

"division on divided skirts', indeed! Very neat, thank you for sharing such a lot of work. BTW, Viscountess is pronounced 'vi-countess'. Thank you again.

[@Seamstressed]

the most secretest of pants. I love it!

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

Just got a 2 am wake up call for this. *SO* worth being woken from a dead sleep for this.

[@alli_mode]

What time zone is that in?

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

​​@@alli_mode Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). It covers the entire Australian eastern coast areas. Including the eastern capital cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra & Hobart.

[@tinkersintheworkshop4439]

I watch a lot of costuming and sewing content, and your style of video is definitely my favourite. Thank you for sharing your work and research!

[@katwitanruna]

Love that decorative piece on the back!

[@VictorianGentleman]

Well, time to add secret pants to my list of garments I need to make! Those look great, nice work as always! Looking forward to seeing it all together.

[@dragonmakr2159]

Nichole, I love the practicality of the knickers under the split skirt (I'm a lover of layers), and that skirt just looks so smart! While I always enjoy your creations and learn so much from your videos (I had no idea buttonhole scissors were a thing until I saw an earlier video, now I own a pair!), there's something special about this series. Thank you so much!

[@SewlockHolmes]

When you bundled that piece inside of the pocket to achieve the french seam and then pulled it out through the mouth like a rabbit from a hat, my brain exploded lol

[@nicolakunz231]

Wanna watch it Now but my lunchbreak is nearly over. Saving this for when I get home tonight!

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

You will not be disappointed. Hope you enjoyed your lunch. Love from Australia. 🇦🇺 ❤

[@angelaharvey2034]

Expertly created. You are a very good seamstress. Well done!

[@belle281092]

The pocket construction for the bicycle skirt was so satisfying! Very nifty

[@gillholman1781]

Again, another superlative video. Your research and presentation is wonderful and I especially enjoy the pace of your garment making … slow enough to understand what you are doing but never too slow to become tedious. Very clever 👏 👏

[@phoenixperson8296]

Your videos are always s soothing to watch, it's almost like ASMR. And then you also make such beautiful things with such an impressive knowlegde of the time period and functionality of the garments!

[@indiabilly]

Always in awe of your skills and perfection, the fit and style is spectacular xx

[@westernhorserider3827]

If you ever put this pattern up for grabs I would buy it in a flash!

[@marikotrue3488]

I am so impressed by the resulting garment (not surprised as "duh" I am watching NR create). My version is not nearly as stylish, a black glittery mini skirt under which I wear bike shorts and tights😉! However I want to thank Nicole for providing this novice sewer (aka moi ) some hints on button hole creation (just bought new specialty scissors) and placement of hooks and eyes (between layers). All that may be obvious to most, but was of enormous assistance to me. Thank you!🥰

[@KelseyDrummer]

I almost broke my phone clicking so fast! I'm so excited for this project! Edit: secret pants!!❤

[@spontaneousun]

The divided skirt is like a suuuuper long and wide legged skort!

[@evelyn_r]

Love the way you did the “magic trick” with the pockets. Always enjoy your videos ❤❤❤

[@lenabreijer1311]

That is an amazing outfit. And to think my cycling to work out fit was a thin polyester print culottes that were over the knees with big pockets and an elastic waist.... because I wanted the breeze up there to cool me down! I had a change in my backpack to look professional at work. Polyester so it would dry fast if it rained. It was 4 different prints in the same colours because I got the fabric as cheap remnants...

[@rainicascadia5514]

I love the pattern of what you're wearing for this video! 💗 Your creativity and masterful artistry are incredibly inspiring.

[@natalieklein9945]

That inside-out burrito-folded french-seamed pocket business is pure genius 🙌 (but also almost broke my brain trying to follow 😂)

[@rosevinetube]

Just beautiful. Love how you address every detail of the style, fit, and construction. When I was a teenager in the 1960s, I made a one piece outfit with split skirt. Then we called split skirts “culottes.” I loved them. Cute, and I could ride my bicycle in them.

[@EverythingOnIce22]

Those button hole scissors look like the answer to all my button problems 🤩

[@s.f.nightingale1735]

That is one of the nicest ways to do a welt pocket I have ever seen. And the explanation did not make me want to take a nap.

[@katwitanruna]

When it came to the welted pocket, have you ever tried using a shirttail hem with the two fabrics together?

[@LtSarai]

"Somewhere between underwear and outerwear [...] fine for it to be seen, even technically [...] fine for you to wear it on its own" literally sounds like leggings these days. Lol. The raging debate of "leggings aren't pants!" vs "fuck you I do what I want!" lol.

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

I'm *VERY* much part of the "Fuck you I do what I want!" camp. I literally live in legging in the summertime. They're *SO* bloody comfy & practical in the heat of the summer. My Mum however *HATES* them with a passion. & thinks that they should *ONLY* be worn at the gym or as sleep wear. She grudgingly accepts me wearing them under long tunic shirts. Because it looks 'vulgar & cheep' - her words not mine. If you're just wearing a long tunic shirt. She says it looks like you stepped out into public wearing a sleep shirt.

[@doris1826]

That's cute as the Dickens!! Thank you for sharing the process. I really like the adjustable waist band. Neat idea!

[@bast713]

This may be the spring I finally make myself some secret pants 🤔

[@hamasathecold7842]

Those knickerbockers remind me of shooting suit Kirby Allison had commissioned. Beautiful.

[@gracestephan2016]

Hot take: Knickerbocker are Victorian leggings. They are accepted as both an undergarment and a regular garment and generally closely related to athletic activities

[@Leoniiche]

These look absolutely amazing! :D gosh, you make me want to recreate this project, and I can neither sew nor do I own a sewing kit or anything like that. I might have to change that soon :D can't wait for the rest of the outfit!

[@stephaniewilbur9748]

What a great ensemble! I can’t believe you didn’t make a muslin. That window pane sage wool is lovely, the knickerbockers look great on their own, and the back of the skirt seems pleated until you lift a leg. Very smart.

[@kvistkvasten]

This is so lovely! The colours, the fabrics, the details, the style… I now really want to make myself a split skirt for this years tweed run here in Norway.

[@erinrabideau3691]

The knickerbockers are sooooooo gooooood!!! ❤❤❤

[@katwitanruna]

And this is why I prefer solid color fabric! LOL

[@hungrylikealoup]

Divided skirt aka the Victorian Skort 👀 Joking aside, I'm obsessed with how the secret pants came out!! The buttons in the back are so dang cute! And when you sit with your leg crossed over the knee, you can see the bit of gold hem peeking out and it matches so well aaaahh

[@faameexplains1192]

Tangentially related, but the movie Pearl(2022) actually has really good period costumes. Except, it looks like they might not know some of the context of different garments. So pearl rides a bike in full length gowns, while her mom(who is never seen biking) is wearing a split skirt. I was so hype to see the latter, and was waiting for the former to eat shit

[@shirliepriestley8761]

Wonderful skirt/ trouser combo. The knickerbockers remind me so much of a pair i wore in the late 70’s early 80’s. ( yep im that old🤣🤣) fab video

[@mrsgingernoisette]

"Driving all the men to the North Pole" is good enough reason for me to wear divided skirts...

[@morganpresley496]

I am in AWE of your tailoring ability!!! This garment is amazing!!

[@vixless]

Your attention to detail is impeccable.

[@bhaka4521]

Exquisite craftsmanship. You're starting to reach couture levels of finishing. Crotch seam on the bloomers could have been dropped half an inch, but otherwise a spectacular fitting session!

[@Helenaland123]

Both garments turned out so good! To say you're talented would be an understatement 👁️👄👁️

[@subliminalphish]

Olden days skirt! Gotta love it! Excellent job Nicole!!!

[@misswittank9224]

I had velvet knickerbockers as a child in the 1980s. It only took 100 years for them to be fashionable again for a couple of months!

[@michelelommasson5970]

I agree one hundred percent. Your lovely cheerful delivery is so very uplifting. ❤

[@alexishawthorne]

Probably my favorite channel for reveals 🤔(not to play favorites.) Beautiful work! Always love the research and time you put into these videos. Thank you

[@nicoleandtime]

I just can't get over the thought of an over excited Aziraphel dragging a grumpy Crowely to one of these clubs

[@Puppy52]

The welted pocket detail is so amazing😍😍

[@lorrainemunoa791]

As someone who basically lives in split skirts of calf or ankle length, I applaud this video! Someday I need to make some to this style of pattern.

[@katwitanruna]

Whoot! I just came across part one (which I shared when it came out) and was wondering when this one would hit! Liked and shared!

[@mandylavida]

This bifurcated skirt is the nicest design I've seen, and you made it so beautifully.

[@lenaeospeixinhos]

Only missing was the "riding a bicycle" shot 😂 I did hear say these are not adapted to today's bikes but I've seen the Dutch ride wearing so many different things that it probably can be pulled off

[@thecatofnineswords]

I like the idea of clipping turned fabric at different locations on the two pieces. That's a good tip! Very fashionable lounging and posing in the closing scenes!😍

[@OldManFerdiad]

Beautiful fabric and such a satisfyingly crisp finish, I'm certain Aziraphale would approve. Divine!

[@mione3690]

I never could get my head around how to do a welt pocket that didn't gape. But you explained so easily how to use the seam allowance. Thank you✨

[@TheWhore2culture]

"GOOD OMENS" is one of my favourite books I bought it when it first came out & have lost count if how many times I've read it. The TV adaptation was superb & though I'd never really thought about how anyone would look ,the costumes were perfect,I'm not surprised you're inspired and having seen your other works of art - it more than just costumes- ,I love this. But,as in the book where the two English writers had to put 'notes' for American/foreign readers,here too I feel I must help with that tricky word Viscountess - it proper pronunciation is - Vi - count - S. Having lived all around the world including the US, I spend my time murdering other languages, but,I do speak,what's know as "The queen's English" and everyone asks for help,so might I offer the correct pronunciation as grateful thanks for the hours of enjoyment you have given me. With very best wishes to you&yours👋⭐️💯🧵🪡✂️👌❤️💯💥👊👏👏👏👋⭐️💯✌️🌸🌷⚘️🌹🌺🌻

[@lilykatmoon4508]

Wow! I really like this style with the knickerbockers and split skirt! Very elegant yet practical! Looks super comfy too!

[@SarahFerguson264]

You're so bloody clever! I wish I lived in the USA because I'd be moving near you to learn your art. I find you fascinating xxx

[@melissashiels7838]

Buttonhole scissors! Adding that to my sewing shopping list!

[@almadeckard8360]

If you looking for silk buttonhole-size thread look at (Fire Mountain Gems and Beads) Large spools of F, FF, AND FFF. They only have a basic selection of colors.

[@thelemonarts]

those "this will lead to trousers!!!" quote are so funny. oh no!!! not trousers!! 😂

[@barbaralong4362]

I just watched your tailoring essential supplies video and saw that you mentioned button hole scissors, I didn't know what made them specifically button hold scissors aside from being small and knowing that you specifically often used them while traveling. I got to see you use them in this video! Thank you, I was so scared when it looked like you were about to cut directly into your waistband from the 😱 and now I understand how those scissors work 😅

[@rainbowgeek3284]

I don’t have any sewing knowledge so this mostly makes no sense to me, but I’m still absolutely loving watching it lol

[@GallifreyanGunner]

Yet another KZbinr to join the MSPU (Maksey Secret Pants Universe) 😂 Looking forward to seeing the final results.

[@katwitanruna]

Looks fabulous!!! Can’t wait for the next one!!

[@elaur73]

I love this! And you made me realise how i can do an adjustable waistline in a similar but not divided skirt! Thank you!

[@jackieraulerson2005]

I was waiting for you to get on the bicycle! Nice garment, thank you.

[@daxxydog5777]

One of my favorite pieces of clothing in the 70s was a “skort” (a skirt and shorts). I loved those!😊 Very similar in function.❤

[@maureenwilliford8985]

Wonderful tailoring job! Loved watching the process and I can just imagine how freeing this must have felt to women of the age! Bravo!

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

What a beautiful trick with the pocket! I'm still working out how to do nice pocketses. My first foray into plackets will be next new project when I take a hakama pattern and make it secret pants... nd I might revisit that cute waistband fastening, as the standard hakama has ties to keep it on.

[@MiffoKarin]

LOVE how these turned out, and the fabrics are so pretty!

[@jeannetomlinson3055]

Nicole, I now know how to use buttonhole scissors, many thanks! I found a pair in a treadle machine drawer that I had purchased.

[@emmadavey3892]

Gosh your fabric is lovely ❤the trick with the pocket was excellent! Edit: I was hoping for some bicycle action 😂

[@bethliebman8169]

Culottes! Sewed and wore in the sixties.

[@Adrienne557]

Beautiful! Perfection! You make bloomers and skirt fashionable!