digital lunch box tee + culottes sewing pattern
This pattern features wide, pleated culottes that look like a full skirt but can be worn for activities from biking to climbing on the monkey bars. The knit top can be sewn up as a T-shirt with cute cuffed sleeves or a sweatshirt with pockets.
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Digital Patterns
This style is provided as a digital pattern. It may be printed on both home printers (using either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper) and at service bureaus that handle 36" wide sheets. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.
Printing Information, Sizes 6M-4:
- Instructions: 15 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 21 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 1 page
- A0 pattern sheets: not available for this pattern
Printing Information, Sizes 5-12:
- Instructions: 15 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 30 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 1 page
- A0 pattern sheets: not available for this pattern
Description
Girl’s split skirt and knit top pattern. This pattern features wide, pleated culottes that look like a full skirt but are more versatile. They can be worn for a wide range of activities from biking to turning flips on the monkey bars. Pull-on styling includes front and back inverted box pleats, back elastic, and hidden side pockets. The boxy knit top can be made up as a sweatshirt with pockets that are perfect for storing all kinds of tiny treasures, or it can be sewn up as a T-shirt with cute cuffed sleeves.
Skills Used
Each of our patterns calls on a unique set of sewing skills. Haven't ever done one of these things before? Don't worry. We'll walk you through it, step by step.
After successfully sewing this pattern, you will have developed the following skills: front-hip pockets, flat-set sleeves, knit fabric, in-seam pockets.
Suggested Fabrics
Tee: Light- to medium-weight knit fabrics with at least 25% stretch like jersey, French terry, cotton fleece, velour, and waffle knit.
Culottes: Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, broadcloth, chambray, denim, fine-wale corduroy, twill, gabardine, and linen.Notions
Tee: Coordinating thread, lightweight fusible interfacing (knit or nonwoven).
Culottes: Coordinating thread, lightweight fusible interfacing, approximately 18" of 3/4" elastic.
Fabric Guide
SIZE 6-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 2T 3T 4 View A, 44" Fabric 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 1 yard 1 yard View A, 58" Fabric 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard View B, 44" Fabric 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard View B, 58" Fabric 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard 1/2 yard View C, 44" or 58" Fabric 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards
SIZE 5 6 7 8 10 12 View A, 44" Fabric 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards View A, 58" Fabric 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards View B, 44" Fabric 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard View B, 58" Fabric 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 1 yard 1 yard View C, 44" or 58" Fabric 1 1/4 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards
Finished Measurements
SIZE 6-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 2T 3T 4 Tee Chest 21 1/2" 22 1/2" 23 1/2" 24 1/2" 25 1/2" 26 1/2" Tee Length, View A* 11 1/4" 11 3/4" 12 1/4" 12 3/4" 13" 13 1/2" Tee Length, View B* 10 1/2" 11" 11 1/2" 12" 12 1/4" 12 3/4" Culottes Waist, Relaxed** 18" 19" 19 1/2" 20" 20 1/2" 21" Culotte Length at Side Seam 12 1/4" 12 3/4" 13 1/4" 13 3/4" 14 1/2" 15 1/2"
SIZE 5 6 7 8 10 12 Tee Chest 27 1/2" 28 1/2" 29 3/4" 31" 32 1/2" 33 1/2" Tee Length, View A* 14 1/2" 15 1/2" 16 3/4" 17 3/4" 18 3/4" 19 3/4" Tee Length, View B* 13 3/4" 14 3/4" 15 1/2" 16 1/2" 17 1/2" 18 1/2" Culottes Waist, Relaxed** 21 1/2" 22" 22 1/2" 23 1/2" 24" 25" Culotte Length at Side Seam 16 3/4" 18" 19" 20 1/2" 22" 23 1/4" * Measured from shoulder at neck
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English System Size Chest
(in)Waist
(in)Hip
(in)Height
(in)Weight
(lbs)6-12M 19 19 ½ 19 ½ 27-29 17-22 12-18M 19 ¾ 20 ½ 20 ½ 29-31 22-27 18-24M 20 ½ 21 21 31-33 27-30 2T 21 21 22 33-36 30-33 3T 21 ½ 21 23 36-39 33-36 4 22 ½ 21 ½ 24 39-42 36-39 5 23 ½ 22 25 ½ 42-45 39-44 6 24 ½ 22 ½ 26 ½ 45-49 45-55 7 25 ½ 23 27 ½ 49-52 56-64 8 26 ½ 23 ½ 28 ½ 52-54 65-72 10 28 24 30 54-56 73-77 12 29 25 31 ½ 56-58 78-82 Metric System Size Chest
(cm)Waist
(cm)Hip
(cm)Height
(cm)Weight
(kg)6-12M 48 50 50 69-74 8-10 12-18M 50 52 51 74-79 10-12 18-24M 52 53 56 79-84 12-14 2T 53 53 56 84-91 14-15 3T 55 53 58 91-99 15-16 4 57 55 61 99-107 16-18 5 60 56 65 107-114 18-20 6 62 57 67 114-124 20-25 7 65 58 70 124-132 25-29 8 67 60 72 132-137 29-33 10 71 61 76 137-142 33-35 12 74 64 80 142-147 35-37 -
Average rating: (4.8 of 5) based on 13 reviews
Lunch Box TeeReviewed by Jan Swanson (✓ Verified Buyer) on 09/16/2020Made the lunch box tee for 2 yo grand daughter; Minnie Moose knit; very cute; looks a bit short like pattern needs a bit more length; but we'll see. I like the directions; simple easy to follow. I added a bit more iron on knit tape to stabilize the pockets.46 of 46 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Wonderful PatterReviewed by kylie crettenden@gmail.com on 06/23/2019I always (yes always) choose an Oliver and S pattern to sew before any other. I know the patterns are correct, well written and I trust the products. I LOVE the PDF patterns, I find it easy to print and stick together. They always fit perfect together for me to cut out the required size. I have so far made 4 T-shirts , I LOVE the pattern. I have lengthened by 2 inches above the pockets on the front. I also lengthened the Sleeves (for my girl is very tall - also because I'm using them in winter I like to have her back covered all the time). I have paired the top with the Oliver and S After School Pants - that I made in wine whale cord and a valet. Thank you so much for all the effort you have put into your patterns over the years :)46 of 46 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Very easy to do and suitable for a boy eitherReviewed by Mireille Melanson (✓ Verified Buyer) on 10/10/2018I am in love with this top. My son is 5 and look so great in this shirt. And i can put some rocks and kleenex in the pockets. I will made a lot of those. Juste take about 2 hours.46 of 46 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?CulottesReviewed by Debra Bocking (✓ Verified Buyer) on 08/25/2018This pattern makes up so cute. I made them in a size 7 for my granddaughter . I hope to make her a pair in corduroy for this winter.I have been making Oliver & S clothes for her since she was a little girl . I made the cape , first . They are the best patterns.46 of 46 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?lunchbox patternReviewed by m.p. (✓ Verified Buyer) on 01/07/2018never seen such a complicated pattern sketch. still trying to decode itWas this helpful?Cuffed sleeve T - shirt.Reviewed by Sue Newth (✓ Verified Buyer) on 01/06/2018I found the t shirt easy to sew as the instructions were very clear and I loved the way the cuff was attached. I did put a couple of hand stitches at the shoulder seam when the cuff was turned up. Based on the finished measurements I made a size 10 for my 8 and 10 year old granddaughters. The size 10 for the long lean 10 year old was great just abit short but the 10 for my more rounded 8 year old was a little snug and short. Lesson learn't as far as their particular shapes and preferences. I solved the length issue by adding a frill.3 of 3 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Sized Perfectly!Reviewed by Lisa (✓ Verified Buyer) on 03/28/2017We dress modestly which includes loose fitting, below the knee skirts/culottes. I often need to adjust patterns to fit our preferences. This one was perfect without any adjustments! Thanks for making my life simpler. The instruction are very well done and easy to follow. These will be great for a very active growing girl this summer. Thank you!Was this helpful?So cute!Reviewed by Marlene (✓ Verified Buyer) on 03/16/2017This outfit looks really cute. I modified the patterns by; a) hemming the culottes above the knee and pressing the pleats, and b) lowering the neckline on the short sleeve tee. I wasn’t sure how long to make the neckline ribbing and 25% of the neckline worked out. It nicely looks a bit 80’s. The culottes were more of a challenge but mostly because of my inexperience and low confidence. The instructions were clear. I just need to sew it, think less about if I’m doing it correctly, and trust the instructions. :)2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Culottes and Lunch TeeReviewed by Becky Audsley (✓ Verified Buyer) on 03/31/2016Fabulous Pattern. Culottes were quite a complex sew, but great instructions helped me sail through! Especially love the simplicity if the Lunch Box Tee. My daughters love them both.
Thanks for another great pattern!1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?ThanksReviewed by Abby on 02/18/2015For a Uk based customer the patterns arrived quickly and with no problems at all. I only got my 1st sewing machine at Christmas and initially thought I was stretching my self too far. However the tutorials were great, the instructions fantastic and the end product looked really good, we've had lots of compliments (where did you get those being the main one) , the fit was brilliant and my toddler really loves the top ( toddlers love pockets) the culottes are perfect for busy children and so stylish.Thank you so much, I really enjoyed making them.7 of 7 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Two big winners in one packageReviewed by Sarvi on 12/29/2014I've made both pieces in size 4 and now size 5 for my 5 yo daughter and she practically lives in them. Great in wool suiting for a dressier look or linen for a more casual one, and now I finally have something worthy of the Nani Iro knits I've been hoarding. Such a lot of bang for the sewing buck, they're dead easy to make and have so much style. My kid is in a uniform most of the time so I don't like to 'waste' her free dress days on jeans an tshirts -- these are as comfortable and playground appropriate but so much more chic. Just made the top in the 12m size and it is ADORABLE.6 of 6 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?LUNCHBOX TEE AND CULOTTES PATTERNReviewed by Marilyn Hunt on 11/27/2014I made this pattern up for each of my 3 grand daughters aged 2yr,3yr and 4 yr. It was very easy to make and looked great in New zealand cool wool.The culottes were made in peacock blue, daisy yellow and hot pink, the tee in grey with the colour of the culottes trimming the sleeves All very pleased with the result3 of 4 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?In love with culottesReviewed by AnnaElisa on 11/27/2014I sew that culottes in corduroy for my little girl (2 years old). Fits perfectly and sooo cute ! I absolutely love that pattern and sure will sew some pairs more (in wool and corduroy again, I already have the fabrics).7 of 8 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful? -
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