Western Style
Sewing Pattern
Single Action Shooters - Cowgirl - “Annie Get Your Gun”
1890 - Present
Sizes 6-26 all included in the pattern
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 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.
