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Hi Ridecampers
Here is the pattern I use to make my blankets. Use your imagination it
can be modified. Polar fleece I find doesn't need the darts.
Paddi
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\pard \s3 \sl-200 \tqr \tx1240 \tx1480 \tab \fs20 \f1 \plain \fs20 \f1 4 1/2 yds.\tab outer fabric-nylon pack cloth or cordura\par
\pard \s3 \sl-200 \tqr \tx1240 \tx1480 \tab 4 1/2 yds.\tab lining fabric--nylon quilted to 4.8 oz. dacron\par
\pard \s3 \sl-200 \tqr \tx1240 \tx1480 \tab 2 yds.\tab 2" webbing\par
\pard \s3 \sl-200 \tqr \tx1240 \tx1480 \tab 4yds.\tab 1"webbing\par
\pard \s3 \sl-200 \tqr \tx1240 \tx1480 \tab 1 yd.\tab 3/4" webbing\par
\pard \s3 \sl-200 \tqr \tx1240 \tx1480 \tab 8 yds.\tab 1 1/2" nybn tape edge binding\par
\pard \s3 \sl-200 \tqr \tx1240 \tx1480 \tab 2\tab 3/4" side release buckles\par
\pard \s3 \sl-200 \tqr \tx1240 \tx1480 \tab 1\tab 2" side release buckle\par
\pard \s3 \sl-200 \tqr \tx1240 \tx1480 \tab 2\tab 1"snaphooks\par
\pard \s3 \sl-200 \tqr \tx1240 \tx1480 \tab 2\tab 1" slides\par
\pard \s3 \sl-200 \tqr \tx1240 \tx1480 \tab 2\tab 2" slides\par
\pard \s3 \sl-200 \tqr \tx1240 \tx1480 \tab 2\tab 1" welded D-rings\par
\pard \s3 \sl-200 \tqr \tx1240 \tx1480 \tab \tab needle, size 14 or 16 sharp\par
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\fs22 \f1 \pard \s8 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx220 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 183 \\f "Symbol"}{\fldrslt }}\tab You may draw lines directly onto the wrong side of fabric using a washable pen or tailor chalk pencil.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx220 \par
\pard \s8 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx220 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 183 \\f "Symbol"}{\fldrslt }}\tab A good fitting blanket should allow ease through the shoulders and chest.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx220 \par
\pard \s8 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx220 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 183 \\f "Symbol"}{\fldrslt }}\tab The hip contour should be a close fit to keep the blanket from sliding.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx220 \par
\pard \s8 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx220 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 183 \\f "Symbol"}{\fldrslt }}\tab The blanket should be long enough to cover the tai~ by about 2" or 3".\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx220 \par
\pard \s8 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx220 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 183 \\f "Symbol"}{\fldrslt }}\tab To test fit, make a fitting shell from an old sheet, using 1" seam allowances, and using a basting stitch.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx220 \par
\pard \s8 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx220 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 183 \\f "Symbol"}{\fldrslt }}\tab Add 2" to length for insulated blanket.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx220 \par
\pard \s8 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx220 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 183 \\f "Symbol"}{\fldrslt }}\tab If shell is too tight from shoulder to withers, open center back seam at withers just enough to relieve strain.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx220 \par
\pard \s8 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx220 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 183 \\f "Symbol"}{\fldrslt }}\tab If still too tight, cut out some of neckline for added ease.\par
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\pard \s8 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx220 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 183 \\f "Symbol"}{\fldrslt }}\tab Ajust darts at hip to get close fit.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx220 \par
\pard \s8 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx220 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 183 \\f "Symbol"}{\fldrslt }}\tab If shell is too short add extra length. \fs20 \f1 A blanket for a \fs22 \f1 medium sized horse will be 72" to 76" long.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx220 \par
\pard \s8 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx220 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 183 \\f "Symbol"}{\fldrslt }}\tab ALL SEAM ALLOWANCES ARE 3/8" UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.\par
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\fs28 \f1 \b \pard \s7 \sl-0 \tx720 CUTTING LAYOUT\par
\fs22 \f1 \plain \fs22 \f1 \pard \s9 \sl-200 \tx720 Cut outer fabric and lining from cutting layout using adjusted pattern. Mark darts and placement lines.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx720 \par
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\pard \s5 \li4460 \sl-0 \tx4460 ~\'a3\par
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\fs8 \f5 \i \pard \s15 \li5520 \sl-0 \tx5520 'I\par
\fs28 \f1 \plain \b \fs28 \f1 \pard \s16 \li5240 \sl-0 \tx5240 .74\par
\fs18 \f0 \plain \fs18 \page \fs28 \f1 \b \sect \sectd \linex0 \linemod0 \sbknone \margtsxn620 \pard \s7 \sl-0 \tx720 CONSTRUCTION\par
\fs22 \f1 \plain \fs22 \f1 \pard \s9 \sl-200 \tx720 A' OUTERSHELL\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx720 \par
\fs20 \f1 \pard \s17 \li432 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx160 \tx420 1.\tab Pin darts in outer fabric. Stitch.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx160 \tx420 \par
\fs22 \f1 \pard \s18 \li432 \fi-432 \sl-200 \tx400 2.\tab Pin center back seam. Stitch\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx400 \par
\pard \s18 \li432 \fi-432 \sl-200 \tx400 3.\tab Open out seam allowances on center back seam. Stitch seam allowances 1/8" from original stitching line to flatten.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx400 \par
\pard \s18 \li432 \fi-432 \sl-200 \tx400 4.\tab Cut a piece of \fs18 \f1 \i 11/2" \fs22 \f1 \plain \fs22 \f1 nylon tape as long as center back seam.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx400 \par
\fs8 \f5 \i \b \pard \s17 \li432 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx160 \tx420 5.\tab \fs20 \f1 \plain \b \fs20 \f1 \plain \fs20 \f1 On outside of blanket, center tape over seam line. Stitch close \fs22 \f1 to tape edges.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx160 \tx420 \par
\pard \s18 \li432 \fi-432 \sl-200 \tx400 B.\tab LINING\par
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\fs20 \f1 \pard \s17 \li432 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx160 \tx420 1.\tab Pin darts in lining fabric. Stitch.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx160 \tx420 \par
\fs22 \f1 \pard \s18 \li432 \fi-432 \sl-200 \tx400 2.\tab Pin center back seam. Stitch.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx400 \par
\pard \s18 \li432 \fi-432 \sl-200 \tx400 3.\tab Open out seam allowances on center back seam. \fs20 \f1 Stitch seam allowances 1/8" from original stitching line.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx400 \par
\fs22 \f1 \pard \s19 \li400 \sl-0 \tx400 OUTER SHELL TO LINING\par
\pard \sl-0 \tx400 \par
\fs20 \f1 \pard \s20 \li160 \sl-0 \tx160 1.\par
\fs22 \f1 \pard \s9 \sl-200 \tx720 With wrong sides of fabric together, pin outside \fs20 \f1 edges of outer shell to lining. Stitch together 3/8" from fabric edges.\par
\fs22 \f1 \pard \s21 \li432 \fi-144 \sl-200 \tx220 \tx400 2.\tab Cut 1 1/2" nylon tape long enough to go around outside edges of blanket.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx220 \tx400 \par
\pard \s21 \li432 \fi-144 \sl-200 \tx220 \tx400 3.\tab Pin tape to lining of blanket with edge of fabric \fs20 \f1 centered on tape. Stitch.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx220 \tx400 \par
\fs22 \f1 \pard \s21 \li432 \fi-144 \sl-200 \tx220 \tx400 4.\tab Fold tape to outside of blanket. Stitching through all layers, stitch opposite edge of tape to outer fabric.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx220 \tx400 \par
\pard \s22 \li432 \fi-432 \sl-0 \tx480 D.\tab APPLYING FIUINGS:\par
\pard \sl-0 \tx480 \par
\pard \s23 \li480 \sl-0 \tx480 Rear Rttlngs\par
\pard \sl-0 \tx480 \par
\fs20 \f1 \sect \sectd \linex0 \linemod0 \sbknone \cols2 \colsx1740 \linebetcol \colno1 \colw4980 \colsr1740 \colno2 \colw2100 \margtsxn620 \marglsxn1300 \margrsxn2120 \pard \s27 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx300 1.\tab Measure distance from placement marking "A" \fs22 \f1 between hind legs to placement marking "B" for \fs20 \f1 length of New Zealand-type fittings. Add an \fs22 \f1 additional 1/2 length of measurement. Cut 2 pieces of 1" webbing this length.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx300 \par
\fs20 \f1 \pard \s27 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx300 2.\tab Using 1" slide, stitch one end of webbing around center bar.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx300 \par
\fs22 \f1 \pard \s28 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-220 \tx340 3.\tab Thread snap hook on webbing.\par
\pard \sl-220 \tx340 \par
\fs20 \f1 \pard \s27 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx300 4.\tab Feed raw end of webbing through slide.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx300 \par
\fs8 \f5 \i \b \pard \s18 \li432 \fi-432 \sl-200 \tx400 5.\tab \fs22 \f1 \plain \b \fs22 \f1 \plain \fs22 \f1 Stitch raw end of webbing to blanket lining at \fs20 \f1 placement marking "A". Reinforce as illustrated.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx400 \par
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\fs22 \f1 \pard \s18 \li432 \fi-432 \sl-200 \tx400 6.\tab Cut a piece of 1" webbing 4" long.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx400 \par
\fs20 \f1 \pard \s27 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx300 7.\tab Thread 1" D-ring onto webbing, making webbing ends even.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx300 \par
\pard \s27 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-200 \tx300 8.\tab Stitch webbing and D-ring to lining side of blanket at placement marking "B", reinforcing stitching as before.\par
\pard \s37 \sl-0 \tx1520 \tab \fs22 \f1 ~AP\par
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\fs46 \f0 \plain \fs46 \b \pard \s10 \li1460 \sl-180 \tx1460 F'-~- -\par
\pard \s38 \sl-0 \tx1900 \tab \fs12 \f3 -I\par
\fs46 \f0 \pard \s10 \li1460 \sl-180 \tx1460 " \ul ,~\plain \b \fs46 \fs12 \f3 I\par
\pard \s29 \sl-0 \tx1160 \tx1720 \tab I\ul \tab ~I\plain \b \fs12 \f3 \par
\pard \s30 \sl-0 \tx1160 \tx1300 \tx1560 \tab I\tab -\tab ~\par
\pard \s31 \sl-0 \tx1160 \tqdec \tx1700 \tab I\tab ,\\\par
\pard \s32 \sl-0 \tx1160 \tqdec \tx1460 \tx1800 \tab I\tab -,\tab ~\par
\pard \s33 \sl-0 \tx1160 \tqr \tx2080 \tab U\tab I\par
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\fs22 \f1 \pard \s28 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-220 \tx340 1.\tab For center strap, measure distance of underside of horse. Add 1/3 again to this length.\par
\pard \sl-220 \tx340 \par
\fs22 \f0 \b \pard \s28 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-220 \tx340 2.\tab \fs22 \f1 \plain \fs22 \f1 Cut a piece of 2" webbing this length.\par
\pard \sl-220 \tx340 \par
\pard \s28 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-220 \tx340 3.\tab Apply one half of a 2" side-release buckle and slide the same way as for rear fittings.\par
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\pard \s28 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-220 \tx340 4.\tab Stitch raw end of webbing to blanket lining at placement marking "C". Reinforce stitching.\par
\pard \sl-220 \tx340 \par
\pard \s40 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-220 \tx340 5.\tab Thread 6" of 2" webbing on other half of side-release buckle. Stitch to outside of blanket at placement. Reinforce stitching.\par
\pard \sl-220 \tx340 \par
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\pard \s41 \li340 \sl-0 \tx340 Chest FIttIngs\par
\pard \sl-0 \tx340 \par
\pard \s28 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-220 \tx340 1.\tab Cut 2 pieces of 3/4" webbing 6" long. Thread into single bar end of 3/4" side-release buckle.\par
\pard \sl-220 \tx340 \par
\pard \s28 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-220 \tx340 2.\tab With ends of webbing even, stitch to front edge of blanket on placement markings "D" and "E".\par
\pard \sl-220 \tx340 \par
\pard \s28 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-220 \tx340 3.\tab Gut 2 12" pieces of 3/4" webbing. Sew ends of webbing on placement markings on opposite front piece. Reinforce stitching.\par
\pard \sl-220 \tx340 \par
\pard \s18 \li432 \fi-432 \sl-200 \tx400 4.\tab Thread opposite sides of side-release buckles on webbing.\par
\pard \sl-200 \tx400 \par
\fs8 \f5 \i \b \pard \s28 \li288 \fi-288 \sl-220 \tx340 5.\tab \fs22 \f1 \plain \b \fs22 \f1 \plain \fs22 \f1 Try blanket on horse and adjust fittings so they are secure but not binding.\par
\fs46 \f0 \b \pard \s14 \li6560 \sl-0 \tx6560 ~ID~\par
\pard \s42 \li6120 \sl-0 \tx6120 C\par
\pard \s42 \li6120 \sl-0 \tx6120 19\par
\fs16 \f1 \pard \s43 \li7580 \sl-0 \tx7580 U\par
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