THE ASSEMBLY LINE • Culottes Sewing Pattern (XS - 3XL)
Printed sewing pattern • Sizes XS–L / XL–3XL • Skill level: Intermediate
The Culottes Sewing Pattern by The Assembly Line is a modern wardrobe staple that combines the movement and volume of a skirt with the practicality of trousers. Designed in Sweden, these high-waisted, wide-leg culottes have a clean, architectural silhouette that reflects The Assembly Line’s understated Scandinavian aesthetic.
The design features box pleats at the centre front and back, creating volume through the leg while keeping the upper section beautifully clean and streamlined. Additional fullness is cleverly incorporated along the inner leg seam, while practical side pockets and a concealed zip opening at the left side complete the design.
Designed at a cropped length, the Culottes can also be lengthened to create a completely different silhouette, making this a particularly versatile pattern for a modern handmade wardrobe.
Perfect for:
- Modern wide-leg culottes with a clean, structured silhouette
- Intermediate sewists looking to develop trouser-making skills
- Creating cropped or full-length wide-leg trousers
- Light to midweight woven fabrics with structure and movement
Skill level • Intermediate
Pattern details:
- Printed sewing pattern with clear, step-by-step instructions
- Sizes XS–L and XL–3XL available
- High-waisted fit
- Cropped, wide-leg silhouette
- Box pleats at the centre front and back
- Volume incorporated along the inner leg seam
- Side pockets
- Left side invisible zip fastening
Suggested fabrics: This pattern works best in light to midweight woven fabrics such as:
- Linen
- Cotton twill and cotton poplin
- Lightweight denim
- Wool
- Linen blends
Choose a fabric with some structure to emphasise the architectural pleating, or a softer woven fabric for greater movement and drape.
Fabric requirements • Please see last image for fabric requirements.
You will also need:
- Matching thread
- Fusible interfacing
- 25cm invisible zip
Sewing tips:
- Take time when marking, sewing and pressing the box pleats to achieve a crisp, balanced finish
- Consider how much structure you want in the finished garment when choosing your fabric
- Lengthening the legs creates an elegant full-length trouser while retaining the distinctive pleated construction
Helpful resources:
- Read the Culottes pattern hack, where the leg length has been extended to create a sleek, full-length silhouette.
Why we recommend this pattern: The Culottes combine clever construction with a clean, contemporary silhouette. The option to wear them cropped or lengthen them into wide-leg trousers makes this an adaptable pattern with plenty of scope for different fabrics and interpretations.
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