Tap pants

An interesting facet of fashion history is the rather quiet and not so well known area of what is the first layer, what goes hidden -and often forgotten- under peoples’ clothing. I personall…

PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE PURCHASE. This is a digital draft-at-home pattern drafting template and scale ruler set to make a stunning French set of tap panties from 1933. The pattern makes a slightly loose fitting pantie with a ruffle cut on the bias. Fabric: this pattern requires approximately 1 meters (about 1 yard). The original source material gave limited fabric requirements estimated for a 98 cm bust size. More or less may be required depending on the size you choose to…

Shop Over 81 Woman's Tap Pants and Earn Cash Back. Also Set Sale Alerts & Shop Exclusive Offers Only on ShopStyle

20's VINTAGE BRASSIERE TAP PANTS SET

source Recently I bought a pair of 1930s tap pants from Honeytalk Vintage on Etsy (which I will post about at a later date). I've wanted some for a while now, so when I ran across a pair in my size with a very affordable price, I decided to splurge and go for it! Some of you may be asking, "What are tap pants?" Basically, they're lingerie shorts that were popular, especially from the 1920s-40s. They're also known as French knickers or dance shorts (because a similar short was worn for…

Check out our pants & capris selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops.

I didn't wake up planning to sew my own underwear. It actually came about because I was trying to sew less. I think we actually will be moving soon, which is happy good news, but is stressful nonetheless. My art...