{"product_id":"folkwear-paper-sewing-pattern-231-big-sky-riding-skirt","title":"Folkwear - Paper Sewing Pattern - 231 Big Sky Riding Skirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic riding culottes paper sewing pattern by Folkwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the turn of the 20th century enterprising equestrian women, such as rodeo star Fanny Sperry Steele (1887-1983), wore a divided skirt, or split 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sewing pattern has a deep center 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. We've added side seam pockets, not provided on the antique original. Two lengths are presented: a contemporary mid-calf length and the traditional ankle-length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \"slick and clean\" skirt has come to us from the collection of Tona Freeman Blake, who, with Liz Stiffler and Dee Marvine, has co-authored Fanny Sperry Steele's biography. The pattern was developed from Fanny's own skirt by Ruby Erickson of Augusta, Montana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested fabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to heavyweight cottons and blends such as poplin, denim, gabardine, corduroy; linen; light to medium-weight wools; suiting weight silks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e See images.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-20\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolkwear provides sewing patterns that are based on authentic vintage and folk garments from around the world, with special focus on embellishment details, history, and honor of the garments and the cultures and times they originate from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We believe that sewing is made richer, and therefore more enjoyable, when you understand more about the garments you have been inspired to make - including their histories and cultures.\" - Folkwear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt Truro Fabrics we're a small, family-run business in the heart of Cornwall, UK. We love compiling our carefully chosen fabric collections and sharing beautiful products with our customers. All orders are lovingly wrapped in recycled tissue and re-purposed packaging, ready to arrive and be made into exciting creations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52880726786395,"sku":"FOLK014","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0285\/0395\/files\/folkwear-paper-sewing-pattern-231-big-sky-riding-skirt-truro-fabrics_b051e8aa-fa0e-4271-a434-292b683c7bc7.webp?v=1778674874","url":"https:\/\/trurofabrics.com\/products\/folkwear-paper-sewing-pattern-231-big-sky-riding-skirt","provider":"Truro Fabrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}