Victorian Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern | Riding Habit Pants | Past Patterns 901
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This Victorian Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern recreates the specialized trousers worn beneath womenās riding habits between the 1880s and 1900. Based on an original equestrienne ensemble, the design includes the historically correct shortened right leg for proper side-saddle riding fit.
Skill Level: 3/5
These trousers use traditional garment construction including darts, a button front placket, waistband finishing, and shoe straps that hold the trousers securely over the shoes while riding.
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Victorian Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern | Riding Habit Pants | Past Patterns 901
$21.00
This Victorian Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern recreates the specialized trousers worn beneath womenās riding habits between the 1880s and 1900. Based on an original equestrienne ensemble, the design includes the historically correct shortened right leg for proper side-saddle riding fit.
Skill Level: 3/5
These trousers use traditional garment construction including darts, a button front placket, waistband finishing, and shoe straps that hold the trousers securely over the shoes while riding.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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This Victorian Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern recreates the specialized trousers worn beneath womenās riding habits between the 1880s and 1900. Past Patterns 901 is copied from an original three-piece equestrienne riding habit ensemble and reflects the practical design used by Victorian women riders.
The Victorian Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern was engineered specifically for horseback riding. These trousers were worn beneath the equestrienne skirt and allowed freedom of movement while maintaining modesty and proper Victorian appearance.
A distinctive feature of the original garment is that the right leg is intentionally cut shorter than the left so the trouser leg falls correctly when seated in a side-saddle. This subtle adjustment helped ensure the garment covered the ankle properly while riding.
This historically accurate Victorian Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern also includes traditional features such as a button front placket, waistband with hanging loops, and shoe straps designed to hold the trousers securely over the shoes while riding.
Victorian Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern Features
- Authentic Victorian equestrienne riding trousers design
- Copied from an original riding habit ensemble dating from circa 1880ā1900
- Designed to be worn beneath a riding skirt
- Right leg shortened for proper fit when seated in a side saddle
- Button-front placket closure
- Waistband with hanging loops
- Shoe straps to keep trousers positioned correctly while riding
- Multi-size pattern
Sizing for the Victorian Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern
This Victorian Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern includes multi-sizes 10ā20.
Waist measurements range from approximately 24Ā½ā³ to 42Ā½ā³ with hip measurements from approximately 34Ā½ā³ to 52Ā½ā³.
Fabric Requirements
- Fashion Fabric (60ā³ width): approximately 1ā to 2ā yards depending on size
- Underlining Fabric (60ā³ width): approximately 1ā to 2Ā½ yards
Recommended fabrics include broadcloth, cheviot, twill, serge, melton, whipcord, and other sturdy suiting fabrics in wool, linen, or cotton.
Pattern Format
- Full-scale pattern pieces
- 4 pattern pieces
- Illustrated instruction booklet
Skill Level
Skill Level: 3/5 ā Intermediate
This Victorian Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern involves traditional trouser construction including darts, button plackets, waistband finishing, and careful fitting to achieve the correct historical silhouette.
Build a Complete Victorian Riding Habit
This Victorian Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern forms part of a historically accurate three-piece equestrienne riding habit ensemble.
The complete riding habit includes:
- Equestrienne Basque Bodice
- Equestrienne Riding Skirt
- Equestrienne Riding Trousers (this pattern)
Each garment may be constructed individually or combined to create a complete Victorian riding habit suitable for historical reenactment, theatrical productions, museum interpretation, or period horseback riding demonstrations.
Historical Background of the Victorian Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern
Victorian womenās riding habits were carefully engineered garments designed for side-saddle riding. Because women rode with both legs on one side of the horse, clothing had to be adapted to allow safe movement while maintaining the fashionable appearance expected during the Victorian era.
Trousers worn beneath the riding skirt allowed freedom of movement while ensuring modesty if the outer skirt shifted during riding. The specialized cut and features of these garments helped create a practical yet elegant solution for women riders.
More information about Victorian fashion and riding attire can be found through the Fashion Institute of Technology Fashion History Timeline.
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Sizing Information
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Where can I see the appropriate clothing fabrics for the 18th and 19th centuries?
You can see 1740 through 1940 fabrics in a book titled "Textile Designs" by Susan Meller and Joost Elffers. The subtitle states, "Two Hundred Years of European and American Patterns for Printed Fabric by Motif, Style, Color, Layout and Period and 1,823 Illustration in Color." What they don't say is that 90% of the swatches pictured are life size. The ISBN is 0-8109-3853-7. A second book is Wearable Prints, 1740-1860, History, Materials, and Mechanics by Susan W. Greene. The ISBN is 978-1-60635-124-6. Great books! Order it from your local library that has interlibrary loan capability if you cannot afford the price. There are now many sources for appropriate fabric through the Internet.
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