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BODY MEASUREMENTS
DO NOT follow
ready-to-wear sizing! Use the
information below to choose a size.
|
COAT |
|
SIZES |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
|
BUST |
30-1/2 |
31-1/2 |
32-1/2 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
|
WAIST |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26-1/2 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
|
HIPS |
32-1/2 |
33-1/2 |
34-1/2 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
|
BREECHES |
|
SIZES |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
|
WAIST |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
|
HIPS |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
50 |
FITTING
See the finished garment
measurement chart below for actual
measurements. It is VERY IMPORTANT to
check coat length, sleeve length, and
back neck-to-waist lengths BEFORE
cutting out. Be sure that you have
adequate room across the shoulders and
consider how the sleeves will look
during riding. We highly recommend
making a sample coat out of an
inexpensive fabric similar in weight to
your coat fabric.
|
SIZES |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
|
SLEEVE LENGTH |
22-3/4 |
23 |
23-1/4 |
23-1/2 |
23-3/4 |
24 |
24-1/4 |
24-1/2 |
24-3/4 |
25 |
|
BK NECK TO WAIST |
15-1/2 |
15-3/4 |
16 |
16-1/4 |
16-1/2 |
16-3/4 |
17 |
17-1/4 |
17-1/2 |
17-3/4 |
Since breeches are meant
to fit snugly, you will almost certainly
have to do some altering to get a
perfect fit. We recommend making a
sample pair out of an inexpensive
stretch fabric to test the fit. Check
out crotch depth, leg length, and knee
and calf fit. Use the chart below to
choose the correct size and blend sizes
if necessary. Compare the pattern
thigh, knee, and calf measurements to
body measurements. These breeches are
designed to fit VERY snugly. For very
stretchy fabrics, the breech leg
measurements should match or be 1”-2”
LESS than body measurements. For less
stretchy fabrics allow 1/2”-1” of ease.
|
WAIST SIZE |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
|
MIDTHIGH- A |
15-1/4 |
16-1/4 |
17-1/4 |
18-1/4 |
19-1/4 |
20-1/8 |
21-1/8 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
|
MIDTHIGH- B |
15-7/8 |
16-7/8 |
17-7/8 |
18-7/8 |
19-7/8 |
20-3/4 |
21-3/4 |
22-5/8 |
23-5/8 |
24-5/8 |
|
KNEE |
11-1/2 |
12 |
12-1/2 |
13 |
13-5/8 |
14-1/4 |
14-3/4 |
15-1/4 |
15-3/4 |
16-3/8 |
|
MIDCALF |
11-1/4 |
11-3/4 |
12-1/4 |
12-3/4 |
13-1/4 |
13-3/4 |
14-1/4 |
14-3/4 |
15-1/4 |
15-3/4 |
|
INSEAM |
24-7/8 |
25 |
25-1/8 |
25-1/4 |
25-3/8 |
25-1/2 |
25-5/8 |
25-3/4 |
25-7/8 |
26 |
FABRICS
AND
NOTIONS We
recommend using wool gabardine for the
coat, though other suiting fabrics can
be used. Dressage coats are usually
black. Any typical lining fabric such as
polyester, rayon, or nylon, is
suitable. Use fusible interfacing- pick
the proper weight so that the
interfacing doesn’t cause a ridge when
fused to the fabric. There are some
tightly woven suiting fabrics that don’t
work well with fusible- we then
recommend that you buy a good book on
tailoring which will give you more
traditional tailoring techniques. But
fortunately there is a wide range of
fusible interfacings available that are
meant for tailoring. The under collar is
made from a thick non-woven material and
is sewn on with NO seam allowances. If
you’ve never seen this type of collar
construction, look at a man’s suit
coat. Ultrasuede™ is an excellent under
collar material and does not have to be
cut on the bias.
The breeches MUST be made from
medium to heavyweight stretch fabric
with at least a 30% crosswise stretch
(10” of fabric stretches to 13”) and
preferably a Lycra ™ blend. VIEW B works
best with stretch woven. VIEW A can be
made from stretch woven or knits. Use a
knit interfacing for the waistband and
be sure to preshrink the
interfacing. The seat insert can be made
from 2-3 oz. smooth or suede leather
(deerskin is recommended) or synthetic
suede.
FABRIC YARDAGES
|
COAT |
|
SIZES |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
|
44/45”
WIDE |
2-3/8 |
2-1/2 |
2-1/2 |
2-1/2 |
2-5/8 |
2-5/8 |
3 |
3 |
3-1/8 |
3-1/8 |
|
58/60”
WIDE |
1-5/8 |
1-5/8 |
1-2/3 |
1-2/3 |
1-3/4 |
1-7/8 |
1-7/8 |
1-7/8 |
2-1/8 |
2-1/4 |
|
44/45”
WIDE
LINING |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2-1/4 |
2-1/3 |
2-1/3 |
2-1/2 |
|
BREECHES |
|
WAIST SIZE |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
|
VIEW A- 50”
WIDE |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/4 |
1-1/4 |
1-1/3 |
1-1/3 |
1-1/2 |
1-2/3 |
1-3/4 |
1-3/4 |
|
VIEW A- 60”
WIDE |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/4 |
1-3/8 |
1-1/2 |
1-5/8 |
|
VIEW B- 50”
WIDE |
1-3/8 |
1-3/8 |
1- 3/8 |
1-3/8 |
1-1/2 |
1-5/8 |
1-5/8 |
1-7/8 |
2 |
2-1/4 |
|
VIEW B- 60”
WIDE |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/4 |
1-1/3 |
1-3/8 |
1-1/2 |
1-1/2 |
1-1/2 |
1-5/8 |
|
WB INTERFACING |
3/4 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
1 |
1 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/4 |
1-1/4 |
1-1/4 |
Full
seat leather- Two pieces each this size
for each pair of breeches (in INCHES)
|
WAIST SIZE |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
|
|
13x26 |
13x26 |
13x27 |
14x27 |
14x27 |
14x28 |
15x28 |
15x 29 |
16x29 |
16x29 |
NOTIONS:
Thread
FOR COAT: 3 3/4 YDS 22” wide fusible
interfacing, 1/3 YD undercollar
material, 1/4” wide twill tape, six 3/4”
buttons, six 1/2” buttons, shoulder pads
for suit coats;
FOR BREECHES: 7” zipper, for VIEW A-
1/4 YD pocket fabric (optional), for
VIEW B- 3/8 YD lining. |
