These spats were created specifically for the League of Proper Villains, a costuming and maker group centered in the Sacramento area. They are made from red cotton canvas, front opening with buttons (11 buttons per spat), with a removable elastic keeper for under the shoe and the LOPV eye painted on the outside. Prototype Most
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I have spent most of the past week working on making additions to this web site, changes which are not quite ready to roll out yet. What I do have ready for your perusal is a pair of new tutorials, specially for the steampunk seamstress or tailor.
Read MoreThese fitted gaiters are made from two layers of golden brown canvas. Top and bottom edges are turned between the layers for a clean appearance inside and out. They button closed. Fitted Brown Canvas Gaiters – Closed These fitted gaiters are made from two layers of golden brown canvas. Top and bottom edges are turned
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I have a couple more photos, modeled, of a pair of tall, fitted leather gaiters I made for a local steampunk. They are made from chocolate brown heavy bullhide leather. The closure is riveted, offset speed laces. We chose speed laces rather than buttons so the gaiters would adjust a bit as he is loosing
Read MoreAfter a painfully unproductive week last week, I am sewing like crazy to get as much done as possible before Nova Albion. Thus, no photos. Sorry folks, but I’m not taking the time to prep them, and I don’t have a handy-dandy-super-speedy data phone through which to upload. I’ve been scything leather to make dark
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It appears the 500 errors have been fixed, so keep your fingers crossed and expect a lot of updates this week. First is a pair of spats I finished over the weekend and will be delivering this evening. They are made from red cotton canvas, and lined with off-white cotton canvas. The buttons are black
Read MoreWell, maybe not all about, but I have posted some concept sketches and pricing information for custom spats. They can be found on my new Spats and Gaiters page.
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