Culottes

• Front2×, 42 by 66 cm
• Back2×, 46 by 68 cm
• Waistband1×, 82 by 8 cm

• Waist76.0 cm
• Hip101.0 cm
• Waist to hip21.0 cm
• Crotch depth26.9 cm

• Waist ease1.0
• Hip ease6.0
• Length62.0
• Flare at the hem4.0
• Waistband height3.0

• Finished waist77.0
• Finished hip107.0
• Crotch depth30.1
• Length62.0

1. Cut and markCut every piece with the grain arrow parallel to the selvedge. Transfer the notches, the dart points and the marks with tailor's chalk or a short snip into the seam allowance.
2. InterfacingFuse interfacing to the collar, stand, cuffs, waistband, facings and front edges before sewing anything.
3. DartsSew each dart from the wide end to the point, the last stitches right on the fold. Tie the threads at the point, do not backstitch. Press waist darts towards the centre, bust darts downwards.
4. Crotch seamsSew the front crotch seam and the back crotch seam, leaving the back open above the zip mark.
5. Inside legSew the inside leg seam in one go from one hem through the crotch to the other.
6. Side seamsSew the side seams, leaving the left side (or the centre back) open for the zip. Neaten and press open.
7. ZipInsert an invisible zip, the top stop just below the waistband seam.
8. WaistbandSew the waistband right side to right side to the waist, fold it over, press and stitch in the ditch from the outside. Add a hook and bar or a button.
9. HemPress up the hem allowance and catch it by hand or with a blind hem stitch.

• 110 cm wide1.7 m
• 140 cm wide1.5 m
• 150 cm wide1.5 m

Estimated from the pieces laid out with seam allowance, grain along the selvedge. Add more for matching checks or stripes. The editor shows the layout.