Victorian Sporting Outfit | Sizes 6–26

Create a striking and practical late Victorian outfit with the Laughing Moon LM108 Split Skirt Ensemble Pattern – a unique design perfect for cycling, sporting wear, or bold historical costuming.

 RARE ARCHIVE PAPER PATTERN
This is an original printed paper pattern (not a download) from our archive stock, carefully stored for around 20 years.
Laughing Moon discontinued printed patterns in 2021, making these increasingly rare and collectible.

Includes the original sew-on gold “moon face” charm – now very hard to find and highly sought after.

What’s Included

A complete coordinated outfit:

• Split skirt (divided skirt)
• Vest or jacket option
• Leggings

Perfect for creating an authentic Victorian cycling or sporting ensemble.

Split Skirt Features

• Eight-panel construction for shaping and movement
• Traditional fall-front opening with buttons
• Optional detachable front flap (as shown in View A)
• Two optional front patch pockets
• Two length options:
  • View A: approx. 40" length
  • View B: approx. 30" length

Vest or Jacket Options

• Choose between:
  • Sleeveless vest
  • Jacket with sleeves
• Clean front finish:
  • Edges meet at centre front (no overlap)
• Ideal for layering over blouses or under outerwear

Leggings

• Designed for practicality and period accuracy
• Choice of:
  • Front opening
  • Side opening

Why You’ll Love It

• A rare and unusual Victorian design
• Ideal for:
  • Cycling & sporting costumes
  • Historical reenactment
  • Theatre & film wardrobe
  • Steampunk and alternative fashion
• Mix-and-match pieces for multiple outfit variations

What You Receive

• Full printed paper pattern (not digital)
• Original instruction sheets
• Rare metal “moon face” charm

Archive & Collectible

These patterns are part of our long-held archive stock and represent original printed editions from Laughing Moon. With printed versions discontinued, this is a rare chance to own a collectible pattern complete with its signature charm.