Folkwear 231 Big Sky Riding Skirt

Buy the 231 Big Sky Riding Skirt sewing pattern from Folkwear. At the turn of the 20th century, enterprising equestrian women wore a divided skirt that enabled them to ride astride, but preserved the look of a skirt. This garment is actually a culotte with a movable front panel that buttons either to the left, for a skirt effect, or to the right for a pant effect.

A deep centre back pleat conceals the legs, providing plenty of fullness and assuring a smooth hipline. Double front plackets on either side of the front panel are secured with buttons, which extend down to the hem. The pattern includes side seam pockets as well as two lengths: a contemporary mid-calf length and the traditional ankle length.

Sewing level: Intermediate

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Medium to heavy weight cottons and blends such as poplin, denim, gabardine, corduroy; linen; light to medium weight wools; suiting weight silks.

Fabric requirements: 

Mid-calf length: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric with or without nap: 3 3/8 - 4 yd (3.1 - 3.7 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric without nap: 2 7/8 - 3 1/8 yd (2.6 - 2.9 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric with nap: 3 - 3 1/8 yd (2.7 - 2.9 m).

Ankle length: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric with or without nap: 3 7/8 - 4 3/4 yd (3.5 - 4.4 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric without nap: 3 1/8 - 3 5/8 yd (2.9 - 3.3 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric with nap: 3 1/2 - 3 5/8 yd (3.2 - 3.3 m).

Sizing: XS – 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 – 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 5/8"-3/4" (1.6-2 cm) buttons, 18 for mid-calf length or 20-26 for ankle length; two pair skirt hooks and eyes // Optional: 1/8 yd (11.5 cm) of interfacing for waistband.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern (55 pages); 36" wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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