Sometimes the simplest of pattern hacks can create quite a difference to the overall silhouette of a garment. This is undoubtedly true of the recently sampled  Culottes Sewing Pattern by The Assembly Line where they've extended the leg length by 15cm, as featured below. 

These extended Culottes make a great co-ord styled above with the Poncho Shirt Sewing Pattern. This plaid two piece looks both contemporary and stylish, the sleek lines of the Culottes compliment the flared Pocho Shirt perfectly. The Assembly Line have also styled these Culottes with the Oversized Shirt Sewing Pattern and tie for a bold look in the following two photos.

Sometimes the simplest of sewing pattern hacks can create quite a difference to the overall silhouette and look of a garment. This idea is one that could easily be applied to many other sewing patterns...

Merchant and Mills have designed a fabulous pattern hack for one of their best selling styles, the Trapeze Dress sewing pattern.

Merchant and Mills have added a full, double layered gathered skirt with a ribbon tie back. The result is playful and fun and the perfect canvas for a bright or embellished fabric. They chose a Cotton Poplin together with a Cotton Voile for lining. As you can see, because the poplin is a tightly woven fabric and quite crisp it gives the dress a lovely sculptural look. 

If you choose something softer like an Indian Cotton it will have a softer silhouette. The second dress, pictured below, is made from the Libra Spot Indian Cotton also by Merchant and Mills and available on our website by clicking here.

I love this pattern hack, it completely changes the silhouette of the Trapeze Dress and is a great way to get more from your sewing pattern, I'll definitely be making one!

To make this dress you'll need the Trapeze Dress sewing pattern which you can purchase here and you can download the free pattern hack over on the Merchant and Mills website by clicking here.