Riding Habit Skirt Costume Sewing Pattern for Victorian 1883 all sizesTV264

Description

This
Riding skirt, also known as a habit train, was worn while riding
sidesaddle. It was drafted based on a tailoring guide from 1883, and is
historically correct for 1880-1885. It is shorter on the left hand side,
longer on the right hand side, and shaped to fit over the right knee.
When in the saddle, the hem should hang level front to back. For
walking, the right knee has a loop which attaches to a button at the
center back. When looped up the skirt becomes floor length all around,
and drapes prettily on the right hip.
Recommended fabrics include wool, linen, twill, heavy broadcloth and
similar fabrics. Colors were blue, green, black, brown, gray, beige, and
tan. A riding habit in the 1880’s was very severe in style, with no
trimmings. Combine with TV464 for a very nice tailored looking habit, or
any other bodice of the same fabric.
** Safety Warning**
Historical riding skirts can
be dangerous for modern sidesaddle riding. In the event of a fall, the
skirts may become entwined onto the saddle, leaving the rider dangling
helplessly from the saddle. Most riding organizations require the use of
a safety skirt for show ring purposes. This skirt is not a safety
skirt, nor is it considered an official riding outfit. This pattern is
intended for costume purposes only.
Sizing and Yardage Information:
All the sizes are included, as given below.
All Sizes
Fashion fabric 60″ wide
3 yards
Lining fabric 45″ wide
4 1/4 yards
Yardages given are without nap. If using napped material, allow as much as 1 yard extra.
Notions:
6 buttons, Hook and eye closures.
All the sizes are included, as given below.
Sizing
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
Waist
22″
24″
26″
28″
30″
32″
34″
36″
38″
40″
42″
44″
Hip
32″
34″
36″
38″
20″
42″
44″
46″
48″
50″
52″
54″
Sizing and Yardage Information:
All the sizes are included, as given below.
All Sizes
Fashion fabric 60″ wide
3 yards
Lining fabric 45″ wide
4 1/4 yards
Yardages given are without nap. If using napped material, allow as much as 1 yard extra.
Notions:
6 buttons, Hook and eye closures.
All the sizes are included, as given below.
Sizing
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
Waist
22″
24″
26″
28″
30″
32″
34″
36″
38″
40″
42″
44″
Hip
32″
34″
36″
38″
20″
42″
44″
46″
48″
50″
52″
54″