Spats pattern

**Aldisimo** · 29th April 09, 11:42 PM

DIYers, here's a pattern for making your own spats. I think that most of the rabble considers spats too military, too formal--at least the crisp, white ones--but I wonder how tartan spats would look.

**JSFMACLJR** · 30th April 09, 05:49 AM

Originally Posted by Aldisimo

DIYers, here's a pattern for making your own spats. I think that most of the rabble considers spats too military, too formal--at least the crisp, white ones--but I wonder how tartan spats would look.

You could always cut the sole out of a pair of tartan socks, if you were hell-bent on looking silly!

Tartan spats??? Why???????????????

**Nick** · 30th April 09, 07:08 AM

I've used that pattern, it's not bad, and a good height for wear with the kilt.

**Foosinho** · 30th April 09, 02:29 PM

I found this elsewhere on X Marks The Scot:

http://www.thankyoufornotbeingperky....pats010608.pdf

**nehmah** · 23rd September 09, 11:53 AM

Thanks to you, Foosinho, and to the pattern maker for sharing this pattern. Has anyone tried this in leather? Cordially, Nehmah

**Highland Logan** · 23rd September 09, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

You could always cut the sole out of a pair of tartan socks, if you were hell-bent on looking silly!

Tartan spats??? Why???????????????

Good question!

Frank

**Chas** · 23rd September 09, 02:00 PM

Hi Nehmah,

As far as I know, spats were usually made of canvas.

Regards

Chas

**Casper** · 25th September 09, 11:46 PM

Acutally took the pattern from:
http://www.thankyoufornotbeingperky....pats010608.pdf

And measured them out to fit me. After a couple of paper revisions, I got the GF to sew me a modified pair for a wedding that I was ushering, and she was the MOH for. Decided that I wanted a flat top (no rear peak like the generic ones) and a square toe (since I only wear polished cap toe dress shoes, and not ghillies).

Best pic can be found here: