A few words about Tap Pants and French Knickers

Some time ago I read an article in a blog about French Knickers and Tap Pants. The blog-owner asked, why they have disappeared from womens lingerie, even if the´re beautiful and also comfortable.

I think, the answer ist easy:

  1. Try to wear tights OVER them. I don´t use tights made of synthetic fibers, but I can imagine what a mess it will be. And I think it´s not much better with winter-tights made of cotton. And it´s the same with leggins.
  2. Forget about wearing them with skin-tight trousers. The legs will roll up and they will show underneath the pants. Apart from pinching and squeezing….

But thats  no reason, to give it no chance. You can always wear them in summer underneath skirts, dresses and in winter under vast pants.  And if you have tryed it for once, you will appreciate the benefits.

Which are:

  • Very easy to sew, even for beinners.
  • You can choose every kind of fabric or color, no matter which color or style is “in”. (Just one restriction: The fabric should be not too bulky)
  • The style-choice is yours . Vintage, luxurious, simple, with some lace and ribbons…Whatever you want! It´s all about your personal taste.
  • Easy to wash and iron, if you chose the right material.
  • They´re very, very comfortable!
  • Warm in winter underneath vast pants and the choice of the leg´s length is yours too….WP_20151030_08_48_17_Pro__highres WP_20151219_11_27_10_Pro

night blue cloche

Isn´t she lovely, my “assistent” Ophelia with this night blue cloche?

The hat body comes from the 1960s and was a bit shabby because of the long storage.  But never mind! Two pieces of vintage petersham and satin ribbon, a woven tape from the 1920s with irregular faded color and a golden 1950s embellishment, that looks much older- and the shabby look is gone!

I love to work with vintage hat bodys or used hats and turn them in something complete different. That´s recycling in a way, I really have fun with.

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