BODY
MEASUREMENTS (In INCHES)-
These vary for each item. Please
read the charts carefully.
VEST
|
|
ADULT |
CHILD |
|
XS |
SM |
MD |
LG |
XL |
SM |
MD |
LG |
|
CHEST |
30-1/2 - 31-1/2 |
32-1/2 - 34 |
36 - 38 |
40 - 42 |
44 - 46 |
22 - 24 |
26 - 28 |
30 - 31 |
TIGHTS
|
|
ADULT |
CHILD |
|
XS |
SM |
MD |
LG |
XL |
SM |
MD |
LG |
|
HIPS |
32-33 |
34-37 |
38-41 |
42-44 |
45-48 |
24-26 |
28-30 |
31-32 |
SWEATPANTS
|
|
ADULT |
CHILD |
|
XS |
SM |
MD |
LG |
XL |
SM |
MD |
LG |
|
WAIST |
22-24 |
26-28 |
30-32 |
34-36 |
38-40 |
21-22 |
23-24 |
25-26 |
|
HIPS |
32-34 |
36-38 |
40-42 |
44-46 |
48-50 |
24-26 |
28-30 |
31-32 |
FITTING
The vest is fairly long
for maximum warmth in the saddle, and
is even slightly longer in the back. Check the length and adjust before
cutting out.
The fit of the tights can
vary depending upon the percentage
stretch of the fabric used. Tights made
from very stretchy fabrics might have to
be taken in or the crotch depth reduced
by shortening at the waist edge. For
tights with
FULL
SEAT REINFORCEMENTS or CROTCH PADDING,
we recommend making
ONE
SIZE LARGER than specified by the size
chart, but using the same crotch depth. This compensates for the ease lost when
adding the seat or crotch pieces.
The sweatpants should be
made longer to allow for adequate fabric
ease when mounting the horse. Make the
finished inseam (including cuff) 1-2
inches longer than your regular pants
inseam.
MATERIALS
The vest can be made from
Malden Mills Polartec® 200, Malden Mills Polartec® 300, Shearling Polartec®, or
other similar fleece fabrics. The
lightweight tights can be made from
nylon-spandex or cotton-spandex fabrics
(such as used for aerobicwear) with at
least a 50% stretch both CROSSWISE and
LENGTHWISE. This means that a 10”
section of fabric will stretch to at
least 15”. If adding a full seat
reinforcement or crotch padding use the
NEXT
LARGER SIZE. The stretch Polartec®
tights were designed for Malden Mills
Stretch Polartec® only! Make the riding
sweatpants from cotton sweatshirt fleece
or similar fabrics. Cuffs can be made
from the sweatpants fabric or knit
ribbing. Knee patches and full seat
reinforcements should be made from Ultrasuede™ or other synthetic suedes. The crotch padding for the tights should
be made from Malden Mills Polartec®
fabric. Drawcord elastic is specified
for both tights and sweatpants.
FABRIC YARDAGES-
ALL
for 60”
WIDE
FABRIC
|
|
ADULT |
CHILD |
|
XS |
SM |
MD |
LG |
XL |
SM |
MD |
LG |
|
VEST |
1 |
1 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/4 |
5/8 |
3/4 |
1 |
|
LW TIGHTS-
STIRRUPS |
1-1/4 |
1-1/4 |
1-1/3 |
1-1/3 |
1-3/8 |
1 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/4 |
|
LW TIGHTS-
FOOTLESS |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/4 |
1-1/4 |
1 |
1 |
1-1/4 |
|
POLARTEC®
TIGHTS |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/4 |
1-3/8 |
7/8 |
1 |
1-1/4 |
|
FULL
SEAT FABRIC |
2/3 |
2/3 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
5/8 |
5/8 |
5/8 |
|
CROTCH PAD FABRIC |
1/3 |
1/3 |
1/3 |
1/3 |
1/3 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/3 |
|
SWEATPANTS |
1-1/4 |
1-1/4 |
2-1/2 |
2-5/8 |
2-3/4 |
1 |
1 |
1-1/8 |
NOTIONS: Thread.
VEST: separating zipper- 24” for
adult sizes OR 18” for child’s SM, 20”
for child’s MD, 22” for child’s LG.
TIGHTS
AND
SWEATPANTS: drawcord elastic- see
instructions for length, 1/3 YD knee pad
or knee patch fabric (unless making full
seat tights)
OPTIONAL rib knit for
sweatpants- 1/4 YD.
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