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Western Style
Sewing Pattern
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| View A Front | View A Back |
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| View B Front | View B Back |

The split skirt has a total of eight panels with a fall front opening that closes with buttons. There are two optional patch pockets on the front. The front flap shown in the View A illustration is detachable. View A has a finished length of 40" and View B is 30". The top can be made as a vest or a jacket with sleeves. The front does not overlap and meets at center front. The leggings can be made with front openings or side openings.
Following is only an estimate of two cowsides for View B due to hide irregularities. In general, cow hides are between 21-26 square feet. Out of 2 sides (50 sq ft) Sizes 24-26 may be able to cut the skirt and vest but not leggings. Sizes 18-22 may cut vest, skirt and leggings. Sizes 12-16 may cut vest, skirt, leggings and fringe. Sizes 6-10 may cut skirt, vest, leggings, fringe with hide left over. Pattern includes suggested layouts, sources for leather, and tips for sewing leather.
Wool, Cotton or Linen for period, modern blends for easy care. Any Bottom Weight Fabric; i.e. Twill, Sateen, Denim, Velveteen, Wool Flannel, Gabardine. Leather: Cow, Deer, or Pig. Suggested Cow weights would be 1.5 to 2 oz. Plonge, 3 oz. Deertan leather, up to 3 to 3.5 oz. Chap weight, leather or suede.
View A Skirt: Twenty Two 3/4" decorative buttons, one 3/4" flat button. Approx. 15 yds trim and 350 studs. Views B: Eight 3/4" decorative buttons, one 3/4" flat button. Leggings: 72 Eyelets or Grommets. Two 2 1/2 yard laces or Four 54" shoe laces.