Vintage Riding & Knickerbocker Breeches PDF Sewing Pattern

Prepared after purchase. Digital delivery within 1 business day. This order covers preparation of an English PDF sewing pattern and sewing guide. Drafting starts after purchase; the files are not available for instant download. No physical garment, fabric or printed paper pattern is included.

Rounded thigh volume and a close finish below the knee define this vintage breeches family. The new riding-inspired view uses side fastenings and a shaped seat reinforcement; the original knickerbocker view retains its pleated front, fly opening and gathered bands. Both planned options are presented on this one page.

View A: riding-inspired breeches

• Fitted high waistband with a side button opening and smooth center front
• Curved front pocket openings and generous hip and thigh volume
• Tailored lower-leg sections tapering to the upper calf
• Small buttons along the outer calf openings
• Shaped reinforcement panel across the seat

The brown herringbone and charcoal-grey images show this planned riding view. It is an adult fashion design inspired by early-twentieth-century sportswear; specialist riding functionality is not included.

View B: original knickerbocker breeches

• Pleated front with a fitted waistband and fly closure
• Slanted front pockets
• Full legs gathered into separate bands below the knee
• Fastening openings in the lower bands

The original three design previews remain in the gallery to show this distinct banded-leg option. They should not be read as additional angles of the side-button riding view.

Fabric and sewing notes

A fine wool tweed, stable wool blend or medium-weight cotton twill could support the rounded leg shape. The riding view needs enough structure to hold the tapered calf section without becoming stiff at the knee. Use a compatible layer for the seat reinforcement, and sample its edges before cutting the final fabric. Check seated rise, thigh ease, knee movement and calf circumference in a fitting sample. For the knickerbocker view, test the band opening and gathering distribution separately.

Your digital order

The final size chart, finished measurements, print layouts and PDF page counts will be confirmed during preparation. Please contact Sewlore before ordering to check the planned size range against your measurements. Custom fitting is not included; make a fitting sample before cutting your final cloth.

We will email your download link within 1 business day of payment, Monday to Friday, by the end of the next business day in Istanbul time (UTC+3). Read our pattern preparation and delivery details.

Images are design concepts. Colors and illustrated views belong to the same design family.

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