{"product_id":"231-big-sky-riding-skirt","title":"231 Big Sky Riding Skirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes XS-3XL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the turn of the 20th century enterprising equestrian women, such as rodeo star Fanny Sperry Steele (1887-1983), wore a divided skirt, or split skirt, that enabled them to ride astride, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sewing pattern has a deep center back pleat 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, not provided on the antique original. Two lengths are presented: a contemporary mid-calf length and the traditional ankle-length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Big Sky Riding Skirt looks wonderfully up-to-date with Folkwear's \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/products\/133-belgian-military-chefs-jacket?variant=35085969230\"\u003e#133 Belgian Military Chef's Jacket\u003c\/a\u003e. To star in your own rodeo, top it with one of our \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/products\/212-five-frontier-shirts?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b9ddc6bd3\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eFrontier Shirts (#212).\u003c\/a\u003e This slick and clean skirt has come to us from the collection of Tona Freeman Blake, who, with Liz Stiffler and Dee Marvine, has co-authored Fanny Sperry Steele's biography. The pattern was developed from Fanny's own skirt by Ruby Erickson of Augusta, Montana. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PDF pattern has instructions, and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested fabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to heavyweight cottons and blends such as poplin, denim, gabardine, corduroy; linen; light to medium-weight wools; suiting weight silks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1694\/7861\/files\/231_Big_Sky_Riding_Skirt_NEW_SIZING_yardage_chart.pdf?v=1739557051\"\u003e231 Yardage Chart \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNOTE:  In the photos, the top worn with the cream-colored split skirt is a short-sleeved version of the Thai Blouse from \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/products\/134-south-asian-tops-wraps?variant=35086173582\"\u003e134 South Asian Tops and Wraps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEARN MORE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/making-buttonholes-basics-and-more\"\u003eButtonholes 101: Part 1\u003c\/a\u003e (very helpful for all the buttonholes and buttons in the pattern)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/buttonhole-101-part-two?_pos=14\u0026amp;_sid=ae2cc2037\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eButtonholes 101: Part 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/all-the-231-big-sky-riding-skirts?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=d7ca8e4cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eSee all the Folkwear 231 Big Sky Riding Skirt samples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/231-big-sky-riding-pants-sew-along?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=d7ca8e4cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e231 Big Sky Riding Skirt Sew Along\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":46456846287047,"sku":"000230-001319","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed","offer_id":46456846319815,"sku":"000230-001319-Printed","price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/3514\/7097\/files\/replic-231-BigSkyRidingSkirt.jpg?v=1777213036","url":"https:\/\/empiremakespace.com\/products\/231-big-sky-riding-skirt","provider":"Empire Make Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}