Sewing Equestrian Apparel
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Modern equestrian clothes need to be more than comfortable, fitting and convenient. The fashionable equestrian values a sporty-chic appearance for both herself and her horse. Whether in the arena or while training, the outfi t has to be on point. The olympic equestrian disciplines are dressage, showjumping and eventing. In addition, there is western riding and recreational riding.
INDEX:
- What Equestrian Apparel is there?
- Patternmaking for Equestrian Apparel
- Sewing Patterns for Equestrian Apparel
- Sewing Riding Pants
- The perfect Riding Pants
What Equetrian Apparel is there?
Tournament Jacket
The jacket is usually black, other colors in dark blue and anthracite are also accepted to some extend. Ideal is a length reaching down to the end of the saddle. The jacket features two vents in the back to accommodate the width riding saddle. The collar may be made of velvet. The look is classic.
Breeches
The most important criteria is a good fit, no wrinkles at knees and crotch area so the breeches do not rub. Tournament breeches should be white, beige breeches are only tolerated in the lower tournament classes. One differentiates between breeches and a jodhpurse. For tournaments only breeches are accepted and required. Breathable functional fabrics, microfibre and cotton blends suit best.
Tournament Blouse / Tournament Shirt
Important feature for this model is the stand-up collar. As in fabrics used, functional jersey or cotton blends are prefered.
Riding Helmet
The riding helmet is an indispensable utensil in equitation. Important here is a three- or four-point attachment. In some tournaments top hats are the required headgear.
Accessories
These accessories complete the tournament outfit: tie / ascot, hair accessories / hair net and riding gloves.
A free pattern instruction for the Rider-Plastron can be found in our Download Schlips & Co.
Tournament Clothing for Jumping
The tournament jacket is a bit shorter for show jumping than for dressage. The tournament clothes can sometimes a bit more “colorful”, e. g. red jackets or other colors are permitted.
Recreational Riding Attire
For training and pleasure more and more attention is paid on functional fabrics and garment cut. The clothes need to be comfortable, functional and semi fitted.
Western Riding
The attire for Western riding is completely different. As show apparel considered are Cowboy boots, hat, jeans and a blouses with appropriate style elements. Also available are riding jeans.
Patternmaking for Equestrian Apparel
In the e-dossiers Patternmaking Equestrian Apparel – Part 1 und Patternmaking Equestrian Apparel – Part 2 you will find instructions for the pattern construction of different models of riding clothes for show jumping and equestrian sports as well as for dressage riding. Here you will find patterns for breeches in various variations, riding jackets, riding vest, shirts and a blouse.
pattern instructions for six different models of equestrian apparel for show jumping and equestrian sport riding.
Pattern constructions for two different models of equestrian apparel for tournament sport riding
Sewing Patterns for Equestrian Apparel
The pattern sheet „Equestrian Clothing“ contains two designs in size 36 to 46. The technical drawing as well as the detailed description and measurement chart will help you gain insight of the pattern. In addition, we propose suitable fabrics and if necessary further processing instructions. The calculation of material consumption helps you to obtain a suitable material.
Sewing Pattern Equestrian Jacket
(Photo Credit: Technische Zeichnung S. Lindner)
Details of the Hacking Jacket
- in the style of an english vest
- lapel collar
- welt pocket on the left chest
- 5 buttons
- flap pocket
- sleeve slit with 3 Buttons
- dividing seams on the back part with slit
Size Chart
Pattern Pieces
Fabric Consumption in m
(at a fabric width of 1,40 m)
- Size 36: 1,20 m
- Size 38: 1,25 m
- Size 40: 1,35 m
- Size 42: 1,35 m
- Size 44: 1,35 m
- Size 46: 1,35 m
The fabric consumption is only calculated for the shown pattern pieces.
Sewing references
- Fix the seam at the corners.
Fabric recommendations
- Wools
- Garbadine
- Jaquard
- Active and sports textiles
Sewing Pattern Equestrian Pants
(Photo Credit: Technische Zeichnung S. Lindner)
Details of the breeches
- with inset at the inner leg
- slit at the side seam
- wide waistband with v-part in the centre back
- waist band with 2 buttons
- welt pocket on the right leg
- 6 belt loops
Size Chart
Pattern Pieces
Fabric Consumption in m
(at a fabric width of 1,40 m
- Size 36: 1,05 m
- Size 38: 1,10 m
- Size 40: 1,10 m
- Size 42: 1,15 m
- Size 44: 1,15 m
- Size 46: 1,15 m
The fabric consumption is only calculated for the shown pattern pieces.
Sewing references
- Fix the seam at the corners.
Sewing breeches
Here Dagmar Pössnick explains all the necessary steps to sew a breeches:
- Pattern construction
- Cut pattern
- Finishing of edges of the cut pieces of fabric
- Inward processing of the pockets (there are several pocket variants)
- Sew on full leather trim
- Binding the crotch seam with binding tape
- Sew crotch seam
- Sew zipper in front centre
- Sew yoke into hind trousers (on some models)
- For Jodhpur pants: sew in fabric stripes for web rubber / For pants with Velcro fastener: roll in the hem
- Close side seam
- Make belt loops, attach to the trousers and then sew on the waistband.
- Fastening belt loops and attaching hook fastener
- With the boot pants: sew on the Velcro fastener For Jodhpur pants: sew up the hem and sew on the rubber strip
- Iron
The perfect Riding Pants
The happiness of the earth lies on the back of the horses – true, but you feel even happier there with the perfectly fitting breeches! We wanted to know from Dagmar Pössnicker what it looks like, what cuts there are and what material they are made of. She is the owner of the breeches company “good fellow” and has already developed her own breeches, which have been awarded the “Mein-Pferd-Gütesiegel”.
You can read the interview with Dagmar Pössnick in the Damen-Rundschau 10.2018 (only german language).
pattern instructions for six different models of equestrian apparel for show jumping and equestrian sport riding.
I’d like to make my breeches out of heavy 4 way stretch fabric and eliminate the zipper closure. My waist and hip measures about the same at 113 cm and 119cm. Any suggestions for me and how to get a good fit .
Hi Denise Roherer,
in our textbook “Historische Schnitte DOB” you find the basic block for a breeches. Unfortunately it is only available in German.
You can also work with other basic trouser blocks with your own measurements and modify after.
Kind regards
Hello. Is there an actual pattern to buy for the English style hacking jacket with the vest front? I can’t find it in the shop. Is it available as a download or paper version? I am in the UK.
Thanks.
Hello Jane, yes there is a sewing pattern for the hacking jacket with vest front. Please note that this pattern is only available with german language inscriptions:
https://www.muellerundsohn.com/shop/schnittmuster-reitbekleidung/
Hi. Are there patterns available for the show and riding jackets shown in equestrian apparel part 1. And if so, would they be in PDF form. Thank you. I am in Canada.
Marilyn
Dear Marilyn, please find all pattern and pattern instructions for equestrian clothing in the links below:
https://www.muellerundsohn.com/en/shop/pattern-making-construction-equestrian-apparel-part-1/
https://www.muellerundsohn.com/en/shop/pattern-making-equestrian-apparel-part-2/
https://www.muellerundsohn.com/shop/schnittmuster-reitbekleidung/
Hello, I have purchased Pattern Making Equestrian Apparel Part 1 but please can you tell me how I obtain the pattern pieces.
Dear Kay Moffitt,
as you have purchased the »Pattern Making« Equestrian Apparel, you received the instructions to construct the pattern yourself. As mentioned on the product site, you don’t obtain any pattern pieces.
If you are looking to buy the finished pattern (sheet), please find all the information by following this link: https://www.muellerundsohn.com/en/shop/pattern-riding-clothing/
Best regards
M. Müller & Sohn Team
Hi. Can you please tell me, where I can buy the fabric for the breeches? Preferably online, as I am from Denmark.
Best regards,
Laura
Dear Laura, you can find a large amount of fabric suppliers of technical textiles and sportstextiles online. Please understand that we do not give recommendations for fabric suppliers. Kind regards, M. Müller & Sohn Team
Hello, are there actual patterns pieces (finished pattern) for the Pattern Construction Equestrian Apparel – Part 2
Dear Dorian,
thank you for your comment. The Pattern Making Equestrian Apparel Part 2 only offers instructions to construct the pattern yourself. If you are looking to buy a finished pattern sheet, please find our pattern for Riding Clothes here:
https://www.muellerundsohn.com/en/shop/pattern-riding-clothing/
Best regards
M. Müller & Sohn Team