Just as a side note if you tweak the design slightly- Attach the pockets to the front piece and wrap the back on top of the front, you can make a pair of fall back pants that can make it easier for some wheelchair users (depending on the disability) to deal with things such as toileting transfers with less assistance.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Hey, that's a GREAT idea! Yay for added accessibility! 👏👏👏

@fearlessknits1

11 ай бұрын

I was thinking about doing something like that for myself actually! I think I'm going to do a super high waist with patch pockets high on the front so I can reach them when I've got my lap strap on, which shuts off access to most side seam pockets

interesting idea. if you move some of the pleating around closer to the center front, so they look like a skirt instead of the trousers, you will have "secret pants"

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Ooooooh! Good idea!

@RavenAttwoode

11 ай бұрын

Then you can join the Rachel Maksy Universe of secret pants! 😂👖

I saw this in the 70's for maternity wear.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

I can see how that would work well for maternity stuff!

My Mom, a professional tailor and seamstress,had the same iron problem. She used white vinegar to clean out the mineral build up that causes the splotches of water. Over all a great design. You need a longer front crotch seam to avoid the semi horizontal folds across the hip/groin area. That style of pant was a popular design in the late 40's and thru the 50's called Hostess trousers. They paired a small body hugging top under a very long jacket or vest. My very modish aunt had those pants but they spiked in at her ankles. As a 6 year old I was totally smitten and traded in my Oshkosh overalls for a tiny pair of wrap ankle pants. Even then I was a fashion beast! Love your site and subscribed.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I only use matching thread where it shows. I have large spools of beige, gray, and navy which blend with most fabric. I love the idea of adjustable pants, I made wrap pants before but I like this idea better.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

That's a smart technique! Good thinking 😊

You could make secret pants with a little strategical pleat placement! 😊

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Ай бұрын

I totally could!!

Fantastic!! I’m thinking for practical daily wear it might be best to reverse it and make the adjustable tie portion in the back so the back of the pants can be removed without practically taking the pants off. Ya know kinda like a union suit with that back flap 🤔 definitely got my wheels turning

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Huh! I never thought of that! If you try it, let me know if it works! Definitely the fiddliest bit of these is taking them on and off.

@michellebyrom6551

10 ай бұрын

Yes, much better. Tying 3 ties and preventing everything dragging on a dirty, possibly wet, floor in any public washroom would be a nightmare. Set in pockets with a slope, like men's trousers, would have openings covered by the overlap from the back and still allow easy access. Covered openings are a great deterrent in places where pickpockets are present too.

@dahliapersdotter7836

10 ай бұрын

I made a pair of pants similar recently, it doesnt work for me, front or back 😅

Should have put some interfacing in the waist band even if it was light weight interfacing then the waist and would have turned out even better .plus to give it stability as everything hangs from the waistband

Books as pattern weights, genius, I usually use tins (if I can be bothered to go downstairs and get them 😂). I think I will give this a go. I am a convert to the petticoat skirt. I have to admit I struggled to follow most of what you did but it’s the end of the day and I’ve done a lot of thinking today 😅, so it’s 100% me and not your video, but I wanted to watch as soon as I seen it in my feed. I’ll rewatch again tomorrow 😉.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Aw! Well, hopefully it'll make sense the second time around. If not, I'm happy to answer any questions to clarify!

As a recommendation for the iron, for my ancient one, If I need steam, i just use a spray bottle filled with water, and keep the tank in the iron dry. I hope this helps

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea! Thanks!!

@bunhelsingslegacy3549

Жыл бұрын

Hah, I do the same cause my ancient iron will pop the circuit if I try to use the "steam" button.... and I keep using it cause the new iron I have only steams at high settings and ALWAYS steams at high settings, which is the stupidest setup I've ever heard of, thanks for that, Black and Decker, good thing I didn't pay for it. But I'd use the spray bottle with it if I used it more often for my own safety, sometimes I need to get my fingers close to straighten things out and I don't need it blowing steam on me the whole time.

@happycook6737

Жыл бұрын

I use a spray bottle of water too because our water has too many minerals in it which would ruin irons. Distilled water is too expensive for me to use it for ironing.

@jodiz5901

11 ай бұрын

Do you have a video on making your Regency gown? I looked through your videos but didn't see one. Since gaining weight, I think that style of dress would look better on me and it's really like to make one. TIA!

@kieraoona

11 ай бұрын

@@jodiz5901 I have not delved into regency myself (only replying as you responded to my recommendation), but I think this is a question for @fantasticalfolliescostuming

It must be in the universe, I am finishing a pair of pants that have some similar details! Another super fun make.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Go figure! Like minds 😂 Thanks!

I love it! They sort of remind me of Japanese hakama :)

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! A few people have said that 😆 It's funny, I'd never even heard of them before!

I love this. I plan to make a version with elastic in the front for a smoother look.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

6 ай бұрын

Elastic would definitely work!

I am familiar with idiot pants going to and working renaissance fairs for the past several years, side seams are left open center seams are sewn a casing at the top to run a cord or whatever through front panel and back pannel. Guys tie the back pannel around the waist to the front, the front pannel then is tied in the back with side seam open they can use the toilet or untie the front pannel and drop the front. Girls tie the front pannel in back, the back pannel in the front. Untie the back pannel hold onto the string, ribbon or whatever you use an drop the back to use the toilet. I've been wanting to figure out with the pant legs so wide, how to add pockets, though we use belts and pouches at fair instead. Windy days the open side seams can be a problem though I have seen and adjusted the fit of the gathers to keep the side seams closed.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Interesting! Never heard of those! Pockets definitely would be hard with the side seams open, even if they were attached to one side, I bet they'd hang out awkwardly...🤔

@cynthiahowe8697

Жыл бұрын

​@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming I've been trying to figure out how to have pants that wrap like that as just untieing the front to use the facilities is great and I like it. I like all the gathers and that you can adjust them to overlap too to cover. I'll just have to keep trying and try to make like barbie size before working on something my size(I use fabric that is 54 wide and cut a crotch opeing on the fold and do that twice each length what I need to go from waist to ankle which gives me a lot of fabric to gather on the cord. I have a 30" inseam and usually wear size 18/20. I'm thinking of trying to hang the ol style of pocket in the casing seam somewhere. We will see.

I came up with an idea where the pocket provides the room to get into a skirt or pair of pants, and the waist band buttons, the button can be moved to tighten or loosen for a fair amount of adjustment..

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Cool! Good thinking!

I am so stoked! I saw Shannon Makes's video as well, and love that you are applying this technique to pants. In watching this, I have come up with a solution for a modification to a skirt which I have made, and now I know why I have not been able to get myself started on the pants I cut out. I will make sure that they are flexible when I put them together.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

Whooo! Huzzah for breakthroughs! Congrats, and thanks for watching :)

You're getting a like just for that wild "intimidation dance" at the end =D (I mean, that alone earns a like, not that is the only thing that deserves a like)

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

HAH! 😂 Thank you! And thanks for watching! :)

I really wanna do a skirt version of this

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

4 ай бұрын

You totally should!

Good job. Lady the Japanese have done it already their martial arts attire. Good luck.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

LOL! I feel like "The Japanese have done it already" can be applied to EVERYTHING 🤣 Thanks for watching!

Great inspiration 🎉

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

I was just trying to figure out a way to do this kind of thing! I’m going to use it with an Edwardian cycling trouser pattern

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

Oh, that's a great idea!!

These are wonderful, I just love the idea and will try it on a pair of linen pants first

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

Aw, thank you! And that's AWESOME!! Linen would be great for these 👏👏

You are so cool, you make me laugh. I love your humour. I really enjoyed watching you make and adapt these trousers. All the best, Keep having fun.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy my weirdness 😆 Thanks for watching!!

it is a nice design - I like the way one can fit at the top so well

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

You picked the perfect blouse to pair with your new pants☺

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's vintage 😄

🏆you have such a beautiful personality, these pants look really comfortable. thank you for sharing. 👩👦👦👦

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! They are VERY comfortable 😁 Thanks for watching!

Fonda Lee's Jade War was amazing!

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

Whooo! Finally, another Fonda fan!! I haven't gotten to read Jade War yet, it's on my HUGE tbr list, but I did read Jade City and loved it. I met her last summer, too, and she's absolutely hilarious!

Normal width? These are my normal width😂. These are awesome though. And definitely something I'm going to try. I'll probably end up putting tighter cuffs on mine, so they end up more aladin-esk. Seriously good make, and explained well as always. I only got 3 "pin the pleats" before it ended up being gibberish😂. I'm also a Book monster (bookie monster sounds more like a betting/gambling thing when I say it😢). Best book I've read recently was "the brannon house" series by Stacey Claflin. Also, "a cornish revenge" by Rena George, and "crossed by death" by ACF Bookens. Don't know if they're available in physical form, since I read them on my kindle. But they're my recommendations from this last months reading.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

LOL! I'm more of a skinny jeans person myself, so they're pretty wide for me 🤣 glad you're gonna give it a shot! They're so comfy! And you're right about the Bookie Monster 😂😂😂 I'll check those titles out! And thanks 🧡

I've seen the Shannon Makes video on the skirt. It looks like a great idea for paints. Some time this winter I hope to make a pair but not quite so wide. I'm afraid I'd end up taking a tumble down the stairs with legs that wide. I remember bell bottoms and platform shoes. I'm lucky I didn't kill myself on the basement stairs with that combo. And I don't bounce as well as I did back then.😂

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

8 ай бұрын

LOL! 😆 You could definitely make these less wide. And the ties less long. Those have literally tripped me up!

Just off to my fabric stash....

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

9 ай бұрын

MUAHAHAHA! I hath enabled another one! Score! 😂

Hello from IG! These are awesome!

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Hello hello! ☺️ Thank you!!

I really want to make a couple pairs of these in twill for wearing out in public and a pair in fleece or sweatshirt material for lounging around the house. Now to find the right fabrics and draft my own patterns. I did buy the coquelicot skirt pattern from Wildflower Designs, so that will help.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

10 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Good luck!

Super cute! I can't see the lines either. 😊

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Whoohoo! I was worried that'd raise a lot of questions 😂

OMG!!!

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them 🤓 Thanks for watching!

Book recommendation with lots of mention of consume construction. “The Chronicles of St Mary’s” by Jodi Taylor

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Cool, I'll check it out, thanks!

They are fab I wanna do a skirt like it but the draw back with the trousers I've seen on a few vids is with the back attaching first u wud have to undo both sides to use the toilet I no someone was saying about working it out so the back attatches last

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

4 ай бұрын

It's not that big of a deal for me! Not any harder than getting a jumpsuit on or off. My issue is with the ties, they're so long it's hard to keep them from dragging on the floor. But that was a me mistake and an easy fix.

These look great. So excited to try them. I am thinking 🤔 they will not only be good for weight flux but also travel. My daughter was wondering about making these as overalls. Cute idea ?

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

9 ай бұрын

Yes! They're great for travel, although I'd advise to make the waistband ties significantly shorter, because they're hard to keep off the floor. Overalls would be super cute! Great idea!

Just a question - why did you detach the fabric for the cuffs, instead of just taking in like a 1 inch tuck on the inside of the legs? You'd get the same look without having to chop off fabric then sew it back on and finish seams. I can see cutting a separate piece if you wanted contrast cuffs, but for self cuffs I'd be lazy and just take in that tuck.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Like I said in the video, I originally was going to hand paint the cuffs, but I couldn't come up with a design I liked, and the paint I bought didn't match the final dyed color of the fabric. So I just sewed them back on.

reminds me of the wraparound pant from the 70's. you could have done the ties like those.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

I could, and did actually consider it! But I kind of wanted to try and make something of my own design ☺️

I think it's time for me to make adjustable summer slacks

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Whoohoo!! Go for it! 📣 (And now you've got me wanting to make a pair out of lightweight linen 😂)

UGHHHHH pants. This might be a solution though. I can't wear nonstretchy women's pants cause I have no hips, thankfully my hip waist ratio makes men's pants work pretty well, though with recent changes in my shape due to core exercise and added fat, my pants are starting to fall down over my stupid lack of hips even though my waist measurement says it's larger than it used to be (lies!). I am planning to make my own version of Secret Pants based on the hakama pattern I've made a few times and there are ways I could make that adjustable even though I don't want the multiple ties that typically hold those up, I was planning to make side buttons or something cause a bit of extra bulk at the hips is a good thing on my figure. Your "draft pants that fit" video is soon on my playlist, I also want to try drafting the trousers from the Keystone Jacket andDress Cutter. Dunno if those'll get past a mockup though since I'm bad at fitting (as in, have worn ill-fitting clothing for so long that I don't know what "it fits properly" actually feels like) and my measurements lie. Well, except my hips, those never lie (just kidding, I can slide a 34" waist band off over my theoretically 39" hips). Worst case scenario, I will trace a pattern off one of the pairs of cargo pants I wear to work, if I can do it before they've all completely disintegrated.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

It's definitely hard to fit if you're not sure what a good fit really is. I totally get that. You know what might help is checking out some books/websites about making common alterations. Any one worth their salt will show you pictural examples of a bad fit and a proper fit--might help you gauge what you're aiming for. Also...suspenders are fun and a great fashion statement 🙃

It reminds me of hakama

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

4 ай бұрын

A lot of folks have mentioned that!

So, bear with me...... If you made the pants exactly the same way: side tabs with a pair of little ties, the a big shaped flap that comes up to cover - tied by a long waist tie...but REVERSED... would it be easier to go to the loo? Okay; you make it so the side flaps and their little ties tie at the BACK behind you. Then the big shaped flap that comes up to cover is the BUM of the pants - then the big waist tie is the same. In theory, you would just undo the waist tie and drop the bum flap to go to the loo - you could leave the little ties done up.... it would LOOK the same with the side pockets and all - but it would open like the bum flap on longjohns.... no?

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Hmmmmmmm. It's a thought! I think it'd depend on how deep the back panel was, because I wonder if you could get it deep enough to have all the fabric out of the way to sit down while still keeping it closed on the sides in normal wear, if that makes sense? 🤔 And would the back paenl touch the underside of the toilet, or worse, the ground? It's definitely worth a think, though!

@stillhuntre55

Жыл бұрын

@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming Good thoughts! As it is, does it touch the ground when you're using the loo? I was wondering about negotiating the flap situation! I am super inspired by this!

@stillhuntre55

Жыл бұрын

@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming I think you've inspired me to hybridize these with wrap pants!

(that's exactly the pronunciation of coquelicot 👍) source: french as 1st language

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

Très bien, merci! I'm glad I got it right 😳😆

I feel kinda dumb, but how do you pull them down to use the bathroom? Do you have to undo the ties under the panel?

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

You do. Definitely not as easy as unzipping your jeans, but I grab the ties together and they undo quite quickly. The harder thing is tying them back up, especially because this particular fabric is quite slippery, but it's not that bad. Maybe an extra 20 seconds.

Thinking of trying this on my work jeans.? I’ve lost so much weight since I started working I no longer fit into my first pair of jeans and they’re still perfectly good but I need a belt if I want to wear them and I’m tired of buying new pants so I’ll try this on my biggest pair to see how it works!!!!!!!

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

Good luck! This would definitely be a good option, although I do NOT envy you altering jeans x.x

@crazycatdragon

11 ай бұрын

@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming I’m not fully looking forward to it either but have to wear jeans for work and I have probably seven pairs of pants that don’t fit anymore 😢 gotta at least give it a try 🤷‍♀️

for the frixon pen, does ironing it help erase the mark?

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Nup, that was the whole problem. Instead of erasing, it just turned the marks white 🤷‍♀️

Not me trying to figure out what I have enough of in stash to make a pair of these 🤩

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

MUAHAHAHA YES! 😂 Mine took about 4 yards of 60" fabric, but I wasn't trying hard to economize my yardage. And they're insanely wide. 43" around.

@Melavara

Жыл бұрын

@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming the 43” around is part of the magic! 🤣 but I’ve got right at 4 yards of a great terra cotta linen that just might be destined for these pants now!

Nice, altho I am not sure how you made them.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

If you have any specific questions regarding their construction, I'm happy to answer them!

These look like hakama.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

You're the second person in a week to say that 😆 Thanks for watching!

I'm doing research on size-adjustable clothing. Are there any other methods that you have found?

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Mostly just the 17th/18th century methods like hidden spiral lacing behind a panel, usually pinned shut over top. That's the standard method of gown closure through the early 19th century, when you see fall front/bib fronts start, like my trousers here.

I have a Rowenta and love it! I've had it several years and it has never leaked. Sorry you've had such a hard time with your's. Defective irons are so discouraging and aggravating. Better luck with your next iron.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'd heard they were good, that's why I invested! It's just my luck 😪 Thanks, though!!

@jessica-fx3uh

Жыл бұрын

they only leak if the fill hole is left open

Smoked Gouda

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

Augh sorry for the slow reply! Here's your pun! 🧡 Cop: Do you know what started the fire at the cheese factory? Firefighter: No, but it sure smoked gouda!

Did you ever make a second pair of these trousers?

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

Maybe down the line I might make a linen pair, but apart from doing wearable mockups for big projects, I really don't like to repeat projects. There are too many other things I want to try 🤣

@aolster3198

11 ай бұрын

@@FantasticalFolliesCostuming Thank you for your reply.

Can you send me a copy

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately there is no pattern for this. Just a bunch of rectangles. Maybe one day I'll be able to create digital patterns, but scaling and grading pants is a particularly difficult skill...which I don't have yet 😳 If you want to make something like this, I do have a video linked in the description that will show you how to draft your own pattern, using a pair of pants you already own. Free, and a perfect fit!

you left the water filling hole open on the iron. try closing it

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

Welp. I tried it. No go :( It leaked even worse. Thanks for the suggestion, though!

I love this! But...how do you go to the bathroom? Like public restrooms with dirty floors? Do the loose fabric/ribbons fall down willy nilly or nah? >.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

Believe it or not, this is 100% my most asked question about these 🤣 It does require a little forethought and tie wrangling before I sit down to keep it all off the floor, exacerbated by the slipperiness of this particular fabric, but it's not that much of a hassle. 🤷‍♀️

Rowenta irons are Great irons. Use distilled water to save your iron from chemical build up and DON"T drop your iron!

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

I'm very interested, but I just can't follow this video. There's not enough visual information, just short clips that don't fully demonstrate what you are making. The important images are too quickly gone, and the audio does not explain the parts well.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback.

This doesn't feel like normal pants, this feels like...pantaloons XD lol, still nice tho.

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

11 ай бұрын

I mean, this is a historical costuming channel, they're historybounding pants, that's kind of the point 🤷‍♀️ Thanks for watching!

If you have any old clothes that you want to give away send them to me , I am a beginner sewner and I am also disabled and home bound so I am unable to get around to any low cost fabric store I can't get there I will be so grateful to you

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming

10 ай бұрын

One great thing you can do is look on Facebook Marketplace. You can find a lot of free things people want to get rid of right in your local area, even fabric! You can probably share your situation with them, too, and see if folks are willing to drop them off for you!

@cathibeastevenson634

3 ай бұрын

Another place to look is free cycle or buy nothing