231 Big Sky Riding Skirt

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Young brunette white woman wearing 231 Big Sky Riding Skirt, movable front panel buttoned to the right for a pants effect.

Black and white pen and in drawing by Gretchen Shields. Two women in front of men riding horses in the background, both wearing 231 Big Sky Riding skirt one with the movable front panel buttoned to the left for a skirt effect and the other buttoned to the right for a pants effect.

line drawing of coulotte pants in 3 views - 2 front with shorter and longer legs, and one back view

Woman wearing 231 Big Sky Riding Skirt buttoned to the right for a pants effect petting a black and white cow.

Woman standing in front of an open gate surrounded by greenery wearing the 231 Big Sky Riding Skirt buttoned to the left for a skirt effect.

Close up of woman walking surrounded by greenery 231 Big Sky Riding Skirt buttoned to the left for a skirt effect

Back view of woman walking surrounded bu greenery with hands in the pocket of the culotte 231 Big Sky Riding Skirt, with a horse in the background.

Close up back view of a woman wearing 231 Big Sky Riding Skirt and black boots surrounded by greenery.

Young brunette white woman walking surrounded by greenery wearing the 231 Big Sky Riding skirt buttoned giving the effect of pants.

Close up of the back view a woman standing in front of a white studio backdrop with hands on her hips wearing 231 Big Sky Riding Skirt.

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231 Big Sky Riding Skirt

$17.95 $19.95

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Sizes XS-3XL (PDF pattern); 8-20 (Paper pattern)

Active women in the late 1800s would wear a divided skirt, or split skirt, that enabled them to ride astride horses or bikes, 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. Our sewing pattern, based on an original, has a deep center back pleat that 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 for your convenience. Make it in two lengths: a contemporary mid-calf length and the traditional ankle-length.

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Available as a Paper pattern or PDF pattern.

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