Tania Culottes pattern
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 centre 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.
Skill: 2/5
Sizing: 0-20 (print or digital PDF). See our sizing chart here.
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Printed pattern details
Your roomy and beautiful pattern envelope includes the full-size pattern on high-quality tissue paper and an instruction booklet with detailed instructions to guide you through constructing your garment.
PDF pattern details
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Size 0-20 PDF pattern purchase includes the following files:
- Digital Instruction Booklet US letter size / 12 pages
- Digital Instruction Booklet A4 size / 12 pages
- Print at Home Pattern US letter size / 87 pages
- Print at Home Pattern A4 size / 87 pages
- US Copy shop 36x48" / 4 pages
- A0 Copy Shop Pattern / 4 pages
Please note that not all files need to be printed, only the ones that correspond to your chosen printing method and pattern variation.
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
My daughter loves them!
Such a lovely pattern sewed up beautifully and the fit is perfect 😍
These culottes are a quick and easy sew, I made them in a viscose and they are a delight to wear ... I found my new favorite skirt/ trousers pattern!
By the way, I ride my bike to the station every day, then I travel by train and by feet to get at work, these culottes make me feel all dressed up arriving at work while very practical during the shuffle.
Love love love 😍
Easy to follow pattern for a confident beginner
Fabric: lightweight 100% cotton (lawn??)
Would I make again? Yes! contemplating a denim version? Maybe a wool for winter?
So, I made these culottes as part of a matching set, which seems all the rage at the moment. The pattern and instructions were quite easy to follow (any parts I needed clarification I just went to YouTube and there are 2 unaffiliated sew-alongs which are helpful), the pattern pieces all matched up perfectly. I chose my measured size, but based on some reviews online the sewers had said they ran small, so I panicked and used a 1cm seam allowance on the side seams on both sides, but unfortunately this made the skirt too big. Will have to take them in to the actual 1.5cm seam allowance. I didn't alter the length, it's a perfect modest mini skirt length for my 167cm body (sorry I don't own a full length mirror for the photo).
My fabric is slightly sheer (in retrospect, not that bad given how loose fitting the outfit is) so I used white cotton for the pocket bags, the waistband facing, and lined the back of the culottes (I figured the giant pockets gave enough coverage at the front). I left the lining about 1.5inches short of the actual hem of the culottes.
The weight of my fabric means it's still a bit dangerous on breezy days, but with my phone in one pocket, and keys in the other, problem solved!
Thanks Megan for this lovely pattern, can't wait to sew up some more of your designs!
Was looking for a specific vintage pattern which gave the illusion of a skirt but was actually pants. No luck there, but this pattern looks just as good and is silly levels of easy. I've already made two pairs (which garnered me compliments everywhere I went) out of an old curtain and a tapestry I rescued from a friend's bin. I'm on my third pair now, and getting ready to experiment with making them into a sort of pinafore style situation. Not only is the pattern easy to follow but Megan makes it easy to experiment with length and style by giving you such a clean base to work on, only your imagination limits how you can get creative and change it up!
Customer Reviews
My daughter loves them!
Such a lovely pattern sewed up beautifully and the fit is perfect 😍
These culottes are a quick and easy sew, I made them in a viscose and they are a delight to wear ... I found my new favorite skirt/ trousers pattern!
By the way, I ride my bike to the station every day, then I travel by train and by feet to get at work, these culottes make me feel all dressed up arriving at work while very practical during the shuffle.
Love love love 😍
Easy to follow pattern for a confident beginner
Fabric: lightweight 100% cotton (lawn??)
Would I make again? Yes! contemplating a denim version? Maybe a wool for winter?
So, I made these culottes as part of a matching set, which seems all the rage at the moment. The pattern and instructions were quite easy to follow (any parts I needed clarification I just went to YouTube and there are 2 unaffiliated sew-alongs which are helpful), the pattern pieces all matched up perfectly. I chose my measured size, but based on some reviews online the sewers had said they ran small, so I panicked and used a 1cm seam allowance on the side seams on both sides, but unfortunately this made the skirt too big. Will have to take them in to the actual 1.5cm seam allowance. I didn't alter the length, it's a perfect modest mini skirt length for my 167cm body (sorry I don't own a full length mirror for the photo).
My fabric is slightly sheer (in retrospect, not that bad given how loose fitting the outfit is) so I used white cotton for the pocket bags, the waistband facing, and lined the back of the culottes (I figured the giant pockets gave enough coverage at the front). I left the lining about 1.5inches short of the actual hem of the culottes.
The weight of my fabric means it's still a bit dangerous on breezy days, but with my phone in one pocket, and keys in the other, problem solved!
Thanks Megan for this lovely pattern, can't wait to sew up some more of your designs!
Was looking for a specific vintage pattern which gave the illusion of a skirt but was actually pants. No luck there, but this pattern looks just as good and is silly levels of easy. I've already made two pairs (which garnered me compliments everywhere I went) out of an old curtain and a tapestry I rescued from a friend's bin. I'm on my third pair now, and getting ready to experiment with making them into a sort of pinafore style situation. Not only is the pattern easy to follow but Megan makes it easy to experiment with length and style by giving you such a clean base to work on, only your imagination limits how you can get creative and change it up!