The Culottes provide the ultimate middle ground between skirts and trousers; all the swish factor of a skirt with the practicality of trousers. The Culottes are edgy, versatile and a wardrobe staple suitable for all seasons.

The Culottes feature a pleated detail, large inseam pockets (designed to sit flat and not interrupt the silhouette), a fitted waistband, a concealed zipper at the back and a wide hem. Fancy going full length? Use the lengthen lines included and create yourself a gorgeous pair of trousers. Sizing UK 6 - 22.

What's included in The Avid Seamstress printed patterns:

• Pattern printed on high quality pattern paper
• Beautiful step by step instruction booklet
• Guide on taking your measurements
• Fabric and Sewing basics help card
• Sewing Terms Demystified card
• Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
• All of this is encased in a big, beautiful re-closeable envelope!

Suggested Fabrics: 

Light to medium weight woven fabrics: cotton, cotton lawn, poplin, corduroy, chambray, denim, linen, Tencel, moleskin and velvet.

Fabric Requirements:

Between 1.7m and 2.5m depending on your size, and width of the fabric. You will need to allow more if you're pattern matching or lengthening. Please refer to the image for more detailed information.

You will also need: 

• Fabric
• Thread to match fabric
• Iron-on interfacing (light/medium) 0.5m
• 20cm / 8" Invisible/Concealed zipper 
• Zipper presser foot
• Optional but suggested - Concealed zipper presser foot

Ability: Intermediate