This skirt will look like the picture on the envelope, but be warned: The buttonhole and button markings will never line up correctly, there are markings missing on the pattern pieces for matching the pieces together, and there are insufficient instructions for assembling the buttoned placket — use common sense and you’ll pull through. Also, when you button up the long right side of the skirt, it will pull down the waistband unless you stitch the loop fully onto the skirt. The client was pleased with the end result but, I was very frustrated.
Rated 3 out of 5
Maggie Herlensky –
I have had no problems with making this skirt. I’ve made three of them, one without the pocket. The only problem with this pattern is that you should remember to not finish the bottom hem until you sit in the saddle. The older Victorian saddles place the right knee higher than later styles of sidesaddle and thus change the hemline. Also, larger sidesaddle pommels will effect the hang of the garment. You’ll need a patient horse for adjusting the hemline, as well as a patient assistant.
Lisa Dyrke –
This skirt will look like the picture on the envelope, but be warned: The buttonhole and button markings will never line up correctly, there are markings missing on the pattern pieces for matching the pieces together, and there are insufficient instructions for assembling the buttoned placket — use common sense and you’ll pull through. Also, when you button up the long right side of the skirt, it will pull down the waistband unless you stitch the loop fully onto the skirt. The client was pleased with the end result but, I was very frustrated.
Maggie Herlensky –
I have had no problems with making this skirt. I’ve made three of them, one without the pocket. The only problem with this pattern is that you should remember to not finish the bottom hem until you sit in the saddle. The older Victorian saddles place the right knee higher than later styles of sidesaddle and thus change the hemline. Also, larger sidesaddle pommels will effect the hang of the garment. You’ll need a patient horse for adjusting the hemline, as well as a patient assistant.