Misses Split Skirt, Vest, Jacket, and Leggings, 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.
Leather Requirements: 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 01’2 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.
Fabric: Wool, Cotton or Linen for period, modern blends for easy care. Any Bottom Weight Fabric; Le. 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. Notions: 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.
