Victorian Riding Habit Ensemble Sewing Pattern | Equestrienne Skirt, Bodice & Trousers | Past Patterns
$47.00
This Victorian Riding Habit Ensemble Sewing Pattern includes the three garments required to construct an authentic equestrienne riding habit worn between the 1880s and 1900: basque bodice, riding skirt, and riding trousers.
Skill Level: 4/5
The ensemble requires traditional tailoring techniques including fitted bodice construction, skirt draping for side-saddle riding, and period trouser assembly.
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Victorian Riding Habit Ensemble Sewing Pattern | Equestrienne Skirt, Bodice & Trousers | Past Patterns
$47.00
This Victorian Riding Habit Ensemble Sewing Pattern includes the three garments required to construct an authentic equestrienne riding habit worn between the 1880s and 1900: basque bodice, riding skirt, and riding trousers.
Skill Level: 4/5
The ensemble requires traditional tailoring techniques including fitted bodice construction, skirt draping for side-saddle riding, and period trouser assembly.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
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This Victorian Riding Habit Ensemble Sewing Pattern includes the three garments required to construct an authentic equestrienne riding habit worn by women between the 1880s and 1900. The ensemble recreates the distinctive attire worn by late Victorian horsewomen and reflects the elegant yet practical engineering required for side-saddle riding.
The Victorian Riding Habit Ensemble Sewing Pattern combines three historically accurate garments that together form the complete riding costume worn by Victorian equestriennes. These garments were carefully designed to maintain the fashionable silhouette of the era while allowing safe and comfortable horseback riding.
The ensemble consists of a fitted basque bodice, an asymmetrical riding skirt designed to drape properly over the horse while mounted, and specialized riding trousers worn beneath the skirt to allow freedom of movement and maintain modesty while riding.
Victorian Riding Habit Ensemble Sewing Pattern Components
This Victorian Riding Habit Ensemble Sewing Pattern includes three coordinating garments that may be constructed individually or together as a complete outfit.
- Equestrienne Basque Bodice ā tailored riding jacket with detachable collar and cuffs
- Equestrienne Riding Skirt ā asymmetrical skirt engineered for side saddle riding
- Equestrienne Riding Trousers ā specialized trousers worn beneath the skirt
Each garment is available individually as well:
- Equestrienne Basque Bodice Sewing Pattern
- Equestrienne Riding Skirt Sewing Pattern
- Equestrienne Riding Trousers Sewing Pattern
Features of the Victorian Riding Habit Ensemble Sewing Pattern
- Historically accurate Victorian equestrienne riding habit
- Based on garments dating from circa 1880ā1900
- Designed specifically for side-saddle horseback riding
- Tailored basque bodice with fitted seams
- Asymmetrical riding skirt designed for proper drape while mounted
- Riding trousers engineered for comfort and modesty
- Garments designed to coordinate and attach properly while riding
Sizing for the Victorian Riding Habit Ensemble Sewing Pattern
The garments included in the Victorian Riding Habit Ensemble Sewing Pattern are provided in multiple sizes covering a broad range of Victorian figure measurements.
The bodice includes bust sizes approximately 32ā³ through 50ā³. The skirt and trousers include multi-sizes 10ā20 with corresponding waist and hip measurements.
Recommended Fabrics
Victorian riding habits were typically constructed using durable suiting fabrics capable of withstanding outdoor wear. Suitable materials include broadcloth, serge, melton, cheviot, twill, or whipcord in wool, linen, or sturdy cotton fabrics.
Period riding habits were often made in dark colors such as black, brown, dark green, or burgundy, although lighter shades such as grey or tan were also worn.
Skill Level
Skill Level: 4/5 ā Advanced Intermediate
The Victorian Riding Habit Ensemble Sewing Pattern requires traditional tailoring techniques including fitted seams, structured bodice construction, skirt draping, and trouser assembly. Sewists should be comfortable working with structured garments and historically inspired sewing methods.
Historical Background of the Victorian Riding Habit Ensemble Sewing Pattern
During the nineteenth century, women rode horseback using a side-saddle, which required garments specially engineered for both safety and modesty. The riding habit became one of the most distinctive garments associated with Victorian equestrian culture.
The fitted bodice created the elegant silhouette expected in Victorian fashion, while the asymmetrical skirt allowed the rider to sit comfortably in the saddle. Trousers worn beneath the skirt ensured freedom of movement while preserving modesty.
These garments became especially popular during the late Victorian era as horseback riding grew increasingly fashionable among women.
More information about Victorian fashion and riding attire can be found through the Fashion Institute of Technology Fashion History Timeline.
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Additional information
| Weight | 1 oz |
|---|---|
| Type | Riding Habit Bodice pattern, Riding Habit Skirt pattern, Riding Habit Trousers pattern |
Sizing Information
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