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Sidesaddle apron, Driving apron, and Riding Skirt Pattern Item#: 3543 $12.00
This modern
sidesaddle apron is worn over breeches, jodhpurs, or other riding
pants. It is designed to fit over the rider's right knee and to hang
correctly with a horizontal hem and no wrinkles. It is suitable for
hunt seat, saddle seat, and western attire. The instructions include
how to fit the apron and how to make a leather western apron. The
driving apron is open in the back, with a top band. The ends of the
top band fasten in the back with hook-and-loop tape. The riding
skirt has a front panel which can be buttoned to one side to form
culottes for riding or to the other side giving the appearance of a
skirt. The back has a deep pleat to complete the skirt-like effect.
The skirt also has side pockets.
Misses sizes 6-24
(Sidesaddle apron/skirt)
Suggested Fabrics: Cotton Duck, Denim, Wool, Wool Blends, Leather |
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BODY MEASUREMENTS
DO NOT follow ready-to-wear sizing! Use the information below to choose a size.
| Women Sizes | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| 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 |
FITTING
Fitting the
sidesaddle apron is a bit complicated and detailed instructions are given in the
pattern. According to the sidesaddle experts we consulted for this pattern, you
MUST make a sample apron first and try it out on your horse with your saddle.
The top of
the driving apron is generally worn above the waist, below the bust for women or
the breastbone for men. This pattern has top band sizes from 26” to 42”. The
finished apron length is 40”.
See the
finished garment measurement chart below for actual measurements for the riding
skirt. It is VERY IMPORTANT to check skirt length and crotch depth BEFORE
cutting out.
| Women Sizes | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Crotch Depth | 11 | 11-1/4 | 11-1/2 | 11-3/4 | 12 | 12-1/4 | 12-1/2 | 12-3/4 | 13 | 13-1/4 |
| Waist to Hem | 29-1/2 | 30 | 30-1/2 | 31 | 31-1/2 | 32 | 32-1/2 | 33 | 33-1/2 | 34 |
*This measurement should be 1” to 1-1/2” more than body measurement.
FABRICS
The sidesaddle apron is
worn as part of a total outfit. For English styles (hunt, dressage, or saddle
seat) the coat, apron, and riding pants should be the same color. For western
outfits the garments can be made in harmonizing colors. The English apron should
be made of heavier-weight wools, wool blends, or other suitings. The western
apron can be made from similar fabrics or from denim or leather. Use lining
fabric and interfacing suitable for the weight of the apron fabric. Leather
aprons are not lined or interfaced. The pattern piece for the apron front is so
large that only 60” wide fabric can be used. Even with 60” wide fabric the
front piece for Sizes 20-24 will have to be pieced. If you use 45” wide fabric
you will have to do piecing for smaller sizes as well. Since most lining fabrics
are 45” wide, we assume that the lining will be pieced also. Instructions for
piecing are given in the pattern.
There are
many different variations for driving aprons depending upon the type of show
class or discipline. Please see the pattern instructions for more information,
but ultimately it is up to the competitor to know what is correct. Quite a few
different fabric types can be used, depending upon the exact type of apron.
The riding
skirt can be made from many different fabrics, including cotton and cotton
blends, denim, gabardine, linen, wool, and wool blends. Fabric yardages given
below include enough for pockets, but if using a heavier fabric consider using a
lining fabric for the pockets to reduce bulk.
FABRIC YARDAGES - We recommend buying the pattern and reading all of the notes in the instructions before buying fabric.
For Sidesaddle Apron:
| Women Sizes | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| 60" Fabric | 1-5/8 | 1-5/8 | 1-5/8 | 1-2/3 | 1-2/3 | 1-3/4 | 1-3/4 | 2 | 2 | 2-1/2 |
| 45" Lining | 2-3/8 | 2-1/2 | 2-1/2 | 2-1/2 | 2-1/2 | 2-5/8 | 2-5/8 | 2-2/3 | 2-2/3 | 2-3/4 |
Driving Apron requires 1-3/8 YDS 60” wide fabric (band sizes 26-30 can also use 45” wide) for apron length as given.
For
Riding Skirt: for fabrics WITHOUT
| Women Sizes | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| 44/45" Wide | 3-1/8 | 3-1/8 | 3-1/4 | 3-1/4 | 3-1/4 | 3-1/4 | 3-1/2 | 3-1/2 | 3-1/2 | 3-5/8 |
| 58/60" Wide | 2-1/4 | 2-1/4 | 2-1/4 | 2-1/4 | 2-1/4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3-1/8 | 3-1/8 |
NOTIONS: Thread;
For SIDESADDLE APRON -
Sizes 6-12 1 YD interfacing
Sizes 14-24 1-1/4 YD interfacing
drapery weights or heavy cording for hem
6 - 3/4” buttons
14” of 1/2” wide hook-and-loop tape
2” of 1-1/2” wide hook-and-loop tape
For DRIVING APRON -
3” of 2” wide hook-and-loop tape
3-3/4YDS of bias binding;
For RIDING SKIRT -
12 - 3/4” buttons
5/8 YDS interfacing for waistband.
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