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| − | + | Spats are shoe accessories that wrap around the ankle and under the instep of the foot. They were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and are still used in marching bands and infantry.<ref>http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/spats</ref> today, they're gaining popularity as part of the [[Be a Gothic Lolita|gothic lolita]] subculture. Following this in-depth tutorial, you can create and add this elegant, distinctive item to your repertoire with about three hours of work. | |
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# '''Attach the buckle as the last step, or a piece of elastic if you'd like.''' Button up the spat, put it on the shoe, then use the pen to mark the place on the spat that you'd like the button to go. Sew either loose end of the buckle onto the inside of the bottom of the spat. You're done! | # '''Attach the buckle as the last step, or a piece of elastic if you'd like.''' Button up the spat, put it on the shoe, then use the pen to mark the place on the spat that you'd like the button to go. Sew either loose end of the buckle onto the inside of the bottom of the spat. You're done! | ||
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