The 1776 Riding Habit was one of the earliest forms of ladies sportswear. Patterned after menswear, the fully lined jacket features a split front opening that fastens at the neckline with two hook and eye closures and cleverly displays waistcoat underneath. The curved lapels are a patriotic nod to the military uniforms of the time. The lapels, collar, cuffs, and pocket flaps can be left plain or embellished with decorative embroidery or braid work using the options included in the pattern or your own custom design. The bottom of the jacket features a wide peplum with a kickpleat at the center back and a fanfold pleat on either side that help to create the wide hips of the 18th century silhouette. The jacket is finished with twenty-four decorative buttons.
The simple waistcoat underneath fastens in front with four small buttons and can be adjusted in the back with lacing for a neat fit. Snaps and decorative buttons can be used, if preferred.
The outfit is completed with a simple 18th century pleated petticoat. The bottom edge of the petticoat is finished with bias trim for extra durability.
Pattern #1770-09
PDF Pattern for
18" 1776 Riding Habit
This PDF sewing pattern by Thimbles and Acorns is designed to fit popular 18 inch dolls such as those shown in the photos.
Suggested Fabrics: Jacket and Petticoat in medium weight fabrics such as quilting cotton, muslin, cotton shirting, dress weight wool, or linen. Not suitable for knits. Waistcoat in light to medium weight fabrics such as quilting cotton, muslin, cotton shirting, dress weight wool, silk, or linen. Not suitable for knits. Lining in light to medium weight fabrics such as quilting cotton, bastiste, voile, muslin, cotton shirting, silk, or linen. Not suitable for knits.
Supplies Needed:
Fabric:
• Riding Habit with Single Color ~ 1 yard
• Lining ~ 1/3 yard
• Riding Habit With Contrasting Colors ~ 2/3 yard
• Contrasting Collar, Lapels, and Cuffs ~ 1/6 yard
• Waistcoat ~ 1/4 yard
Notions:
• Thread
Waistcoat:
• Small piece of lightweight fusible interfacing
• Four 1/4” - 3/8” buttons
• Four small snaps if not using working buttonholes
• Eight 1/8” eyelets OR buttonhole thread for handworked eyelets
• 2/3 yard 1/8” wide twill tape or ribbon
Jacket:
• Small piece of lightweight fusible interfacing
• Twenty-four 1/4” decorative buttons
• Two small hook and eye closures for neckline, optional
Plain Petticoat:
• 1 yard 1/8” wide twill tape or ribbon
• One yard 1” wide bias tape for bound hem
Tools:
• Sewing machine
• Scissors
• Pins
• Hand sewing needle
• Blunt needle or point turner
• Iron and pressing tools
Skill Level: Advanced
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