Originally Posted by
JenniePenny
I remember in my favorite book, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," the main character's brother who was 10 years old desperately wanted a pair for Christmas. The time period of the story was approximately 1915.
That's my favorite book too!!! I used to have either a McCall's or Butterick or someone pattern for spats. It also had directions to make spats that went "to the knees" (think go-go boots!)