Modern take on culottes combining the practicality of shorts with the appearance of a skirt. Pattern features a fitted waistband, deep pockets, wonderful drape, invisible side seam zipper and hidden center front and back pleats to create the illusion of a skirt.
View A is short with a full skirt. View B is a knee length with full skirt. View C is midi length with less fullness. View D is knee length with less fullness.
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Suggested Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics with plenty of drape work well for all variants. Ideal fabrics include: crepe de chine, cotton, crepe, challis, lawn, rayon, linen, light-weight wool, Tencel, and chambray.
Notions: Interfacing, 22 cm (9″) invisible zip
Sizes: 0-20. Available in PDF format up to size 30 on the Megan Nielsen website.
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Australian based Megan Nielsen patterns are professionally drafted to industry standards and are uncompromising on quality. Every design is thoroughly tested internally by the Megan Nielsen team and externally by normal people who love to sew (like you!). The paper patterns come in a beautiful envelope and are printed on high quality tissue paper, accompanied by an easy to use instruction booklet to guide you through every stage of construction with clear diagrams and simple language..