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Home Sewing Patterns Elasticated Culottes Dressmaking Pattern | UK Sizes 8-24

Elasticated Culottes Dressmaking Pattern | UK Sizes 8-24

Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Viscose

Designer

Amanda Walker

Size

8-24

Techniques

Dressmaking

Pattern Guide

Download

Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Viscose

Designer

Amanda Walker

Size

8-24

Techniques

Dressmaking

Pattern Guide

Download

About this pattern

From the elasticated waistband to the wide and floaty legs, there is no denying that this garment from Amanda Walker is a joy to both stitch and wear.

Combined with the right ditsy print and coloured cord, these culottes are sure to win the approval of fashion-conscious friends. What’s more this project is the perfect place to start if you would like to master our favourite feature – pockets of course!

Essentials

Fabric, 2.5m (150cm)
Elastic, 3cm wide
Soft cord
Lightweight fusible interfacing

Cutting guide

Back trousers: cut one pair
Front trousers: cut one pair
Back pocket bag: cut one pair
Pocket bag: cut one pair
Waistband: cut one
1.5cm seam allowance throughout, unless otherwise stated.

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Top sewing tip

When it comes to neatening the edges of the trousers, this can be achieved by either overlocking or using a zig zag stitch.

Meet the designer

Ever since gaining her Diploma in Fashion, our talented designer Amanda Walker has been glued to her sewing machine, creating one-off wedding dresses and bespoke home furnishings, as well as crafting toy prototypes for iconic global br