I think the full moon over Miami has me wide awake - I took these pics as soon as the sun rose today.
So - culottes. Oh gosh, I thought we got over these years ago. But no. They're everywhere, at least on pattern and fashion sites. Strange though, I haven't seen them on anyone around town. hmmm
I'm game. But rather than buy a new pattern, I pulled out one I own, but just couldn't love enough to sew...a Marcy Tilton pant with some pretty funky ankle treatments.
Without the ankle cuffs, they really look like culottes!
I made view AB, which has an interesting and comfortable pocket. My fabric is a stretch cotton sateen from Fabric Mart. Note: I don't like tan or chino or khaki britches! Just me - now that I'm retired, there are some things I'm free to leave in the past - like khaki suits. I bought this fabric thinking I'd make a jacket, but it worked well for this muslin. And I'm glad to get it out of my stash!
Sewing notes:
- Sewed size 14, my usual Vogue size.
- Seam allowances used: 1/2" side and waist seam, 5/8" in the crotch.
- Because the pattern is somewhat short in the rise, I added a waistband. I cut the band at 3" x 42" across grain, fitted it to the pants, and used 1" braid elastic
- The finished side seam measures 31" from the bottom of the waistband.
I like them. Now I'm thinking of purchasing a 'real' culottes pattern, perhaps this one from BurdaStyle. Love the leopard and think florals would be fun as well:
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| BS Midi Culottes 04/2015 #113A |
Parting shots: someone came over to model with me...
Hope everyone enjoys a nice weekend. Ciao! Coco
Bravo! I'm glad someone is still wearing culottes. I like them (or, I used to when I wore a smaller size than I do now but I don't think they look good on me anymore) but it seems like everything I read about them is negative.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lynn. They're kind of fun!
DeleteThese are great. Did you shorten them in order to achieve the look of culottes?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Martha. Well, I didn't shorten them...but I'm 5'7". I've seen them on shorter bloggers, with the cuffs, and they came down really far, almost like long pants. I didn't really know how the length would turn out until I got them together. But it worked out :-) I think I would like them a couple inches shorter as well, just a different look.
DeleteI'm glad to see someone taking the culottes plunge. They look great on you! I'm going to try sewing up a pair this season as well, but like you, I haven't seen them showing up in my part of the world yet. Hope mine turn out as good as yours!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann. Bet yours will be pretty, hurry up!
DeleteGreat culottes. I can't wear them. They look fabulous on you. Love your little visitor too. How lucky.
ReplyDeleteThanks, BeaJay. I think they're 'hard to wear, too, and wasn't sure they'd work out.
DeleteI can't wear them either, but you rocked that pair! And got some stuff out of stash. Extra sewing karma for sure. You handing out peanuts? :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Theresa. Ah, little piggy Ms. Squirrel. Thanks for reminding me! I'm out of peanuts and black sunflower seeds.
DeleteI have been thinking about making a pair of culottes. Your pair looks great and encourages me. They were very versatile and comfortable back when they were in style before. I found an article that said they are supposed to have a longer crotch rise than pants so it will be interesting to compare a culottes pattern to a pant pattern.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Audrey. The crotch note is interesting - if I get the Burda pattern, I'll check it out. I always have to add to the crotch rise on pants, so I'll know for sure!
DeleteThanks so much, Valerie. and that Ms. Squirrel, such a show off. She's like a pet!
ReplyDeletea) I really enjoy seeing the wonderful clothes you sew. You are definitely a creative inspiration.
ReplyDeleteb) I really, really enjoy seeing your pictures out in your garden. It's fun to see the varied vegetation so different from my dry, southwest clime.
What lovely compliments, thank you so much!
DeleteHaving fun reading about your various funky pants. Love them!
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