TV264 - 1883 Riding Habit Skirt - Multisized XS-XXL. This is a partner to riding habit bodice TV464 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. 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 ¼ yards Yardages given are without nap. If using napped material, allow as much as 1 yard extra. Notions: 6 buttons, Hook and eye closures.
M**N
Perhaps a note that this is not a Sidesaddle Apron
This is a fine pattern that I will make in the future but I was looking for a Sidesaddle Apron and I should have read better into the description which clearly states skirt. Luckily I found the Apron Pattern I already had and am now making it.
K**S
Great Quality but slow delivery
Pattern of excellent quality, just took an age to arrive
H**K
Adjust the Fit!
This is a very authentic styled pattern; however, the fit needs adjusting, prior to cutting the fabric. There doesn't seem to be adequate material to produce the kind of draping shown in the illustration. If you're using expensive fabric, I'd strongly recommend that you make up the basics of the skirt from lining or other inexpensive fabric to get the fit to look right. Then use that as your pattern.
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