PDF SEWING PATTERN | Culottes | Wardrobe By Me
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PDF SEWING PATTERN | Culottes | Wardrobe By Me
Skill Level: 2/4 – Beginner-Friendly
Sizes: XS–4XL
Language: English
The Culottes Sewing Pattern by Wardrobe By Me combines the elegance of a flowing skirt with the comfort and practicality of trousers.
Featuring dramatic wide A-line legs, a comfortable elastic waistband and practical pockets, these culottes create a beautifully balanced silhouette that is both modern and easy to wear.
The generously shaped legs provide movement and volume, while the gathered elastic waistband offers an adjustable, comfortable fit without the need for a zipper or button closure.
Thoughtful details include side pockets, two back patch pockets and wide hem facings that emphasize the sweeping shape of the legs and create a clean, structured finish.
Designed for woven fabrics with body, the Culottes are especially beautiful in wool-linen blends, crisp cotton poplin and seersucker. Choose a structured fabric for a sculptural look or a slightly softer woven fabric for a more relaxed silhouette.
With an inclusive XS–4XL size range, detailed illustrated instructions and beginner-friendly construction techniques, this pattern is an excellent project for building a comfortable, versatile handmade wardrobe.
Wear your culottes with a fitted T-shirt for a minimalist everyday look, pair them with a blouse for a more polished outfit or style them with a cozy sweater for cooler weather.
Pattern Features
- Modern wide-leg culottes with a dramatic A-line silhouette
- Comfortable gathered elastic waistband
- Generous leg width for movement and volume
- Practical side pockets
- Two back patch pockets
- Wide hem facings for a clean, structured finish
- Comfortable pull-on construction
- No zipper or button closure required
- Designed for woven fabrics with body
- Side length of 35 3/8" / 90 cm
- Sizes XS–4XL
- Skill level 2/4
- 3/8" (1 cm) seam allowances included
- Layered PDF pattern files
- US Letter, A4, A0 and projector formats included
- Fully illustrated step-by-step sewing instructions
Suggested Fabrics
The Culottes pattern is designed for medium-weight woven fabrics with enough body to maintain the wide A-line shape while gathering comfortably at the waist.
For a crisp, structured silhouette:
For a natural, textured look:
Fabric Tip: Choose a fabric with enough structure to emphasize the generous leg width. Very lightweight or fluid fabrics will create a softer silhouette than intended.
Size & Fit
- Sizes XS–4XL
- Relaxed fit through the hips and legs
- Elastic waistband for comfort and flexibility
- Wide, sweeping A-line leg shape
- Side length including waistband: 35 3/8" / 90 cm
Sizing Tip: Choose your size based on your waist and hip measurements. If the two measurements fall into different size categories, the designer recommends choosing according to your hip measurement, as the elastic waistband allows some flexibility.
Body Measurements
The following measurements are taken from the original Wardrobe By Me size chart.
XS: Waist 64–69 cm / 25 1/4–27 1/8" | Hips 88 cm / 34 5/8"
S: Waist 70–75 cm / 27 1/2–29 1/2" | Hips 94 cm / 37"
M: Waist 76–81 cm / 29 7/8–31 7/8" | Hips 100 cm / 39 3/8"
L: Waist 82–87 cm / 32 1/4–34 1/4" | Hips 106 cm / 41 3/4"
XL: Waist 88–93 cm / 34 5/8–36 5/8" | Hips 112 cm / 44 1/8"
2XL: Waist 94–101 cm / 37–39 3/4" | Hips 118 cm / 46 1/2"
3XL: Waist 102–109 cm / 40 1/8–42 7/8" | Hips 124 cm / 48 7/8"
4XL: Waist 110–118 cm / 43 1/4–46 1/2" | Hips 130 cm / 51 1/8"
Finished Garment Measurements
XS: Waist fully extended 92 cm | Hips 116 cm
S: Waist fully extended 98 cm | Hips 122 cm
M: Waist fully extended 104 cm | Hips 128 cm
L: Waist fully extended 110 cm | Hips 134 cm
XL: Waist fully extended 116 cm | Hips 140 cm
2XL: Waist fully extended 122 cm | Hips 146 cm
3XL: Waist fully extended 128 cm | Hips 152 cm
4XL: Waist fully extended 134 cm | Hips 158 cm
Measurement Note: The finished waist measurement represents the maximum circumference with the elastic fully stretched. Finished hip measurements are taken 23 cm (9") below the waist, including the waistband.
Fabric Requirements
The following fabric requirements are based on woven fabric measuring 140 cm / 55" wide.
Sizes XS–XL: 2 m / 2 1/4 yd
Sizes 2XL–4XL: 2.15 m / 2 3/8 yd
Please Note: Additional fabric may be required for shrinkage, directional prints, pattern matching or width differences.
Elastic Requirements
Use 1 1/2" (approximately 4 cm) wide elastic. The designer provides the following approximate cutting ranges:
- XS: 68–73 cm
- S: 74–79 cm
- M: 80–85 cm
- L: 86–91 cm
- XL: 92–97 cm
- 2XL: 98–105 cm
- 3XL: 106–113 cm
- 4XL: 114–124 cm
Elastic Tip: The designer recommends adding approximately 4 cm (1 1/2") to your actual waist measurement when cutting the elastic, including the allowance for joining the ends.
Notions & Supplies
- Suitable woven fabric
- 1 1/2" (4 cm) wide waistband elastic
- Lightweight fusible interfacing: approximately 10 cm long × 90 cm wide for reinforcing back pockets
- Matching sewing thread
- Fabric scissors or rotary cutter
- Measuring tape and sewing ruler
- Sewing pins or clips
- Fabric marking tool
- Safety pin or bodkin for inserting elastic
- Iron and ironing board
- Sewing machine with straight and zigzag stitches
PDF Pattern Includes
- English digital Culottes sewing pattern by Wardrobe By Me
- Sizes XS–4XL
- US Letter / A4 Print-at-Home Pattern: 28 pages
- A0 Copyshop Pattern: 2 pages
- Projector Pattern: 1 PDF file
- Illustrated Instruction Booklet: 14 pages
- Layered PDF sizes for selective printing
- Imperial and metric body measurement charts
- Finished garment measurement charts
- Fabric, elastic and interfacing requirements
- Pattern cutting layout and print-at-home assembly guide
- 2" × 2" / 5 × 5 cm calibration squares
- Fully illustrated sewing instructions
- 3/8" (1 cm) seam allowances included
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