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Western Style Sewing Pattern. Single Action Shooters - Cowgirl - Annie Get Your Gun 1890 - Present. Sizes 6-26 ~ all included in the patternMisses 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 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. Fabric: 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. 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. + Read more.... |  |
