{"id":41450,"date":"2015-01-06T09:44:15","date_gmt":"2015-01-06T14:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=41450"},"modified":"2016-06-30T09:33:13","modified_gmt":"2016-06-30T13:33:13","slug":"girl-fridaylunch-box-culottes-sew-along-day-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2015\/01\/girl-fridaylunch-box-culottes-sew-along-day-1.html","title":{"rendered":"girl friday\/lunch box culottes sew-along"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to day one of the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes sew-along!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are sewing up <a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/product\/OLV-LC012GF-D.html\">Girl Friday Culottes<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/product\/OLV-OS048LB.html\">Lunch Box Culottes<\/a>, in this sew-along we will be sewing them by the pattern. Liesl\u2019s patterns have been called sewing lessons in an envelope. If there is a sewing skill that you haven\u2019t developed yet, there\u2019s no need to worry. The instructions will walk you through it step by step.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/CulottesSewalongTITLE.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-40893\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/CulottesSewalongTITLE-481x800.jpg\" alt=\"Liesl + Co Girl Friday and Oliver + S Lunch Box Culottes Sew-alon\" width=\"481\" height=\"800\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Today we will be stitching the darts, assembling the culottes, and making the pleats. So let\u2019s begin, shall we?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting started<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Transfer all markings and fuse interfacing to the wrong sides of the fabric pieces according to your pattern and instructions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stitch the darts (for Girl Friday Culottes only)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. To close the darts on the culottes-back pieces, fold one culottes back along the dart\u2019s center, with the fabric\u2019s right sides together and the marked dart legs aligned. Pin and stitch along the aligned dart markings, backstitching at the widest part of the dart but not at its tip. Instead, at the dart\u2019s point, leave thread tails several inches long and knot the thread tails together a couple times to secure the thread. This will reduce bulk at the tip of the dart and prevent it from puckering. Repeat this process with the dart on the second culottes-back piece. Press the darts flat to set the stitches, then press them toward the rise (the crotch curve).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41452\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-04-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Stitching darts for the Liesl + Co Girl Friday Culottes\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-04-532x800.jpg 532w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-04-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-04.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41453\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-05-580x532.jpg\" alt=\"Pressing darts for the Liesl + Co Girl Friday Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-05-580x532.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-05-275x252.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-05.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assemble the culottes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Align and pin one culottes front to one culottes back, with right sides facing, and stitch the inseam with a 1\/2\u201d seam. Finish the seam allowances using your preferred method and press the seam allowances open. Repeat this process with the second set of front and back pieces.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41454\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-06-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Assembling the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-06-532x800.jpg 532w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-06-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-06.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41455\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-07-580x386.jpg\" alt=\"Assembling the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-07-580x386.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-07-275x183.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-07.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. Pin the two culottes halves with right sides together, matching the raw edges, inseams, and notches. Stitch the rise (the crotch) with a 1\/2\u201d seam. Stitch the rise a second time just inside the first stitching line, starting at the front notch and ending at the double back notches. This will help to strengthen the rise at this stress point. Press the seams to one side (since the fabric is cut on the bias at the curved part of the rise, the seam allowances will stretch) and finish the seam allowances together using your preferred method.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41456\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-08-580x537.jpg\" alt=\"Assembling the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-08-580x537.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-08-275x255.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-08.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-09.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41457\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-09-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Assembling the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-09-532x800.jpg 532w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-09-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-09.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make the pleats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. To make the center-front inverted box pleat, pin the two front halves of the culottes together at the waist. Match the set of pleat lines and dots closest to the sewn edge of the rise. Stitch the two fronts together along that pleat line, stopping at the end of the pleat line and lockstitching or backstitching at the lower of the two dots.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41458\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-10-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Making the pleats for the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-10-532x800.jpg 532w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-10-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-10.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. Separate the two fronts and pin the pleat-seam to the rise-seam to form the center-front inverted box pleat. Press, then baste the top of the pleat with a 3\/8\u201d seam to hold it in place temporarily.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41459\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-11-580x386.jpg\" alt=\"Making the pleats for the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-11-580x386.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-11-275x183.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-11a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41461\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-11a-580x386.jpg\" alt=\"Making the pleats for the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-11a-580x386.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-11a-275x183.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-11a.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. Form the center-back inverted box pleat in the same manner: Pin the two halves of the back culottes together at the waist, matching the pleat lines and stitch along the pleat line, stopping and backstitching or lockstitching at the lower of the two dots. Separate the two backs and pin the pleat-seam to the rise-seam to form the center-back inverted box pleat. Press, then baste the top of the pleat with a 3\/8\u201d seam to hold in it place temporarily.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41462\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-12-580x386.jpg\" alt=\"Making the pleats for the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-12-580x386.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-12-275x183.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>4. To form the second set of pleats on the front of the culottes, match and pin the two sets of dotted lines that are to one side of the center-front box pleats with right sides together. Stitch along the pleat line, stopping and backstitching or lockstitching at the lower of the two dots. Press the pleat flat, then press the pleat toward the pocket extension. Repeat to form the pleat on the other side of the front culottes. Baste the pleats to the top of the culottes with a 3\/8\u201d seam.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41463\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-13-580x386.jpg\" alt=\"Making the pleats for the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-13-580x386.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-13-275x183.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-13.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41464\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-14-580x386.jpg\" alt=\"Making the pleats for the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-14-580x386.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-14-275x183.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-14.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Done for today! If you have any questions on any of the steps so far, please ask them in the comment section. See you tomorrow for day two when we will tackle attaching the pockets, inserting the zipper, stitching the side seams, and finishing the pockets.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready for day 2 of the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes sew-along? Yesterday we began with the darts and pleats. Today we will be attaching the pockets, inserting the zipper, stitching the side seams, and finishing the pockets.<\/p>\n<p>We have a lot of sewing to get done today, so let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attach the pockets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Pin one pocket to a pocket extension on the front culottes, with right sides together and matching the notches and aligning the raw edges. Stitch the pocket to the extension with a 1\/2\u201d seam, backstitching or lockstitching at both ends. Press the pocket away from the culottes and finish the seam allowances using your preferred method.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41509\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-15-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching the pockets to the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-15-532x800.jpg 532w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-15-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-15.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. For the <a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/product\/OLV-OS048LB.html\">Lunch Box Culottes<\/a>, repeat this process to stitch the second pocket to the other side of the front culottes and to attach the other two pockets to the back of the culottes. For the <a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/product\/OLV-LC012GF-D.html\">Girl Friday Culottes<\/a>, repeat to stitch the second pocket to the other side of the front culottes and to attach the third pocket to the wearer\u2019s right side of the back culottes in the same manner.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41510\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-16-580x386.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching the pockets to the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-16-580x386.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-16-275x183.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. For the <strong>Girl Friday Culottes only<\/strong>, on the wearer\u2019s left side of the back culottes, align and pin the fourth pocket piece (the one prepared with interfacing). Stitch from the bottom edge of the pocket extension to the dot on the pocket, backstitching or lockstitching at both ends. Baste the remaining portion of the pocket above the large dot to prepare it for installing the zipper. As with the other three pockets pieces, finish the seam allowances separately and press the seams open. Since you\u2019ll be working with this section of the culottes for the next few steps, you may want to mark this pocket so you can find it easily.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insert the zipper (for the Girl Friday Culottes only)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Using tailor\u2019s chalk or a water-soluble fabric-marking pen, make a horizontal mark across the seam allowances of the wearer\u2019s back left pocket 1\/2\u201d from the top edge of the pocket extension as shown. This mark will help with positioning the top of the zipper slider.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41511\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-19-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Inserting the zipper in the Liesl + Co Girl Friday Culottes\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-19-532x800.jpg 532w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-19-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-19.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. Turn the culottes to the right side and draw a line 1\/4\u201d on either side of the basted seam. Connect the two lines at the large dot. (Insert a pin through the dot on the wrong side of the fabric to help you locate the dot on the right side.) This will be the topstitching line for the zipper.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41512\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-20-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Inserting the zipper in the Liesl + Co Girl Friday Culottes\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-20-532x800.jpg 532w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-20-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-20.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. Turn the culottes to the wrong side again and center the closed zipper tape, face down, over the basted seam allowances. Position the top of the zipper slider (the part that moves up and down) just below the 1\/2\u201d mark that you dress. Machine-or hand-baste the zipper in place to hold it temporarily.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41513\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-21-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Inserting the zipper in the Liesl + Co Girl Friday Culottes\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-21-532x800.jpg 532w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-21-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-21.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>4. On the right side of the fabric, remove the basting stitches from the zipper seam, leaving the pocket sewn to the pocket extension just below the large dot. This will enable you to move the zipper slider out of the way as you topstitch the zipper. Using the zipper foot, stitch the zipper along the drawn 1\/4\u201d lines, pivoting at the bottom of the line to stitch across the zipper. Be careful not to stitch through the metal stopper at the bottom of the zipper, since it will break your needle. (If you need to do so, you can move the bottom stitching line a little higher in order to avoid the stopper.) Then pivot again to stitch up the 1\/4\u201d line on the other side of the zipper.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-22.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41514\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-22-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Inserting the zipper in the Liesl + Co Girl Friday Culottes\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-22-532x800.jpg 532w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-22-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-22.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stitch the side seams and finish the pockets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Pin the front and back of the culottes and the pockets together, with right sides facing and matching the notches and raw edges. Using tailor\u2019s chalk or a water-soluble fabric-marking pen, draw a line on the front culottes to connect each waistband notch to its corresponding large dot (the dot near the pocket). Machine-baste the culottes front to the culottes back along these lines to temporarily keep the pockets together. This basting will form the temporary side seams, and it also forms a deeper pocket so the pockets and zipper (from the Girl Friday Culottes) won\u2019t show when the culottes are worn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41515\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-17-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Machine-baste the culottes front to the culottes back\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-17-532x800.jpg 532w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-17-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-17.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. Stitch the side seams with a 1\/2\u201d seam, pivoting at the interfaced dots to stitch around the pockets.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-24.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41516\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-24-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing the side seams on the culottes\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-24-532x800.jpg 532w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-24-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-24.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41517\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-25-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Pivot at the dots\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-25-532x800.jpg 532w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-25-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-25.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. Clip just the seam allowances of the back culottes below the pockets (leave the front seam allowances unclipped) to allow the pocket to be pressed forward while still allowing the seam allowances to be pressed open. Press the pockets toward the front of the culottes along the basting stitches. Baste the top of the pockets to the front waist with a 3\/8\u201d seam. Remove the basting stitches from the pocket openings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-26.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41518\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-26-532x800.jpg\" alt=\"Baste the top of the pockets to the front waist\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-26-532x800.jpg 532w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-26-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-26.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll see you tomorrow for day three where we will be finishing up the culottes.<\/p>\n<p>We have reached our third and final day of the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes sew-along. Today we will be finishing up the culottes.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s getting very exciting because we\u2019re so close to the end. Off we go!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applying the waistband (Girl Friday Culottes method)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Sew a line of basting stitches 1\/2\u201d from the long, un-notched edge of the waistband. Fold and press the fabric to the wrong side along the basting line.<\/p>\n<p>2. Fold the waistband in half with right sides together and stitch the short ends with a 1\/2\u201d seam. Trim the ends to 1\/4\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-29.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41547\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-29-580x386.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching the waistband on the Liesl + Co Girl Friday Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-29-580x386.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-29-275x183.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-29.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. Turn the waistband right-side out, using a point presser or knitting needle to push the corners out. Press the waistband.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-30.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41548\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-30-580x386.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching the waistband on the Liesl + Co Girl Friday Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-30-580x386.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-30-275x183.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-30.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>4. Pin the right side of the waistband to the wrong side of the culottes, matching the notches on the waistband to the notches and seams of the culottes. Pin the ends of the waistband to be even with the opening at the wearer\u2019s left pocket. (Note that there is a bit of ease in the waist of the culottes, so the waistband may seem a bit shorter than the culottes waist itself. If you want to add a row of basting to help you ease the waistband you may do so.) Stitch the waistband to the culottes with 1\/2\u201d seam, backstitching or lockstitching at both ends.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-31.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41549\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-31-580x386.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching the waistband on the Liesl + Co Girl Friday Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-31-580x386.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-31-275x183.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-31.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>5. Trim the stitched seam allowances of the waistband to 1\/4\u201d and press the waistband and seam allowances up, away from the culottes. Fold the waistband over the seam allowances to the outside of the culottes, and pin the waistband\u2019s folded edge so it covers the stitching. Working on the right side (the outside) of the culottes, edge stitch the waistband at the fold.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-33.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41550\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-33-580x386.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching the waistband on the Liesl + Co Girl Friday Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-33-580x386.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-33-275x183.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-33.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attach the waistband (Lunch Box Culottes method)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Fold the waistband in half lengthwise with wrong sides together and press a crease into the center. Unfold the waistband and sew a line of basting stitches 1\/2\u201d from one long edge. Fold and press the fabric to the wrong side along the basting line.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/collage-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41551\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/collage-1-580x157.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching the waistband on the Oliver + S Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/collage-1-580x157.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/collage-1-275x74.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/collage-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. Unfold the pressed edge of the waistband and then, with right sides facing and the raw edges aligned, pin the waistband&#8217;s short ends together and join them with a 1\/2\u201d seam backstitching or lockstitching on both ends. Press the seam allowances open. Re-fold the previously pressed long edge.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/collage-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41562\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/collage-2-580x377.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching the waistband on the Oliver + S Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/collage-2-580x377.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/collage-2-275x179.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/collage-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. Pin the right side of the waistband to the wrong side of the culottes, matching the waistband\u2019s unfolded edge to the culottes\u2019 top raw edge. Match the waistband\u2019s seam with the center-back seam and align the waistband\u2019s center-front notch with the center-front seam of the culottes. Match the waistband\u2019s side notches with the basted closures of the pockets, which are the equivalent of the side seam. Stitch the waistband to the culottes with a 1\/2\u201d seam.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/5-resized.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41552\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/5-resized-580x388.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching the waistband on the Oliver + S Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/5-resized-580x388.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/5-resized-275x184.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/5-resized.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>4. Turn the culottes right-side out and trim the stitched seam allowances to 1\/4\u201d to reduce bulk in the finished waistband. Press the waistband and seam allowances up, away from the culottes. Then fold the waistband over the seam allowances to the right side of the culottes along the original center crease and pin the waistband\u2019s folded edge so it covers the stitching.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/6-resized.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41553\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/6-resized-580x388.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching the waistband on the Oliver + S Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/6-resized-580x388.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/6-resized-275x184.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/6-resized.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>5. Working on the right side (the outside) of the culottes, edgestitch the folded edge of the back waistband to form a casing for the elastic, starting at the side seam and continuing around the back until you reach the opposite side seam, lockstitching or backstitching at both ends. Leave the front waistband open for the time being.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/7-resized.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41554\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/7-resized-580x388.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching the waistband on the Oliver + S Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/7-resized-580x388.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/7-resized-275x184.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/7-resized.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>6. Measure the child\u2019s waist and cut a length of elastic that\u2019s about 1\/2\u201d shorter than half of the child\u2019s waist measurement. Attach a safety pin or bodkin to one end of the elastic and feed the elastic through the waistband casing. Pin the ends of the elastic to the waistband at the location of the side seams and adjust the elastic to fit the child\u2019s waist.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/8-resized.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41555\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/8-resized-580x388.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching the waistband on the Oliver + S Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/8-resized-580x388.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/8-resized-275x184.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/8-resized.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>7. Trim any excess length from the elastic. Stitch one end of the elastic to the waistband with a rectangle, as shown. (The rectangle will help secure the elastic so it doesn\u2019t unravel or come loose during wearing.) Continue the stitching across the front waistband, to close up the waistband, and finish by stitching the opposite end of the elastic with a second rectangle, backstitching or lockstitching at the end.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/9-resized.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41556\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/9-resized-580x388.jpg\" alt=\"Attaching the waistband on the Oliver + S Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/9-resized-580x388.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/9-resized-275x184.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/9-resized.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finish the culottes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. For the <a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/product\/OLV-LC012GF-D.html\">Girl Friday Culottes<\/a>, stitch the buttonholes and button or attach a large hook and eye at the waistband markings to finish the waistband. For the <a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/product\/OLV-OS048LB.html\">Lunch Box Culottes<\/a>, remove the basting stitches at the side seams that keep the pockets closed so the pockets can be used.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/10-resized.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41557\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/10-resized-580x388.jpg\" alt=\"Removing the basting stitches on the Oliver + S Lunch Box Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/10-resized-580x388.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/10-resized-275x184.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/10-resized.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. To hem the culottes, sew a row of basting stitches 1\/2\u201d from the bottom edge of one leg of the culottes. On the right side of the fabric, use tailor\u2019s chalk or a water-soluble fabric-marking pen to mark a line 2 1\/2\u201d from the bottom edge. Fold and press the fabric once to the wrong side along the line of basting stitches, then fold and press the fabric again to the wrong side along the 2 1\/2\u201d line. Pull on the basting stitches to cinch up the fullness at the top of the hem. Edgestitch the innermost fold to finish the hem and press the hem again to finish it. Repeat to finish the second leg.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-35.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41558\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-35-580x386.jpg\" alt=\"Hemming the Liesl + Co Girl Friday Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-35-580x386.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-35-275x183.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/fig-35.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/view-a-front.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41559\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/view-a-front-580x715.jpg\" alt=\"Liesl + Co Girl Friday Culottes\" width=\"580\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/view-a-front-580x715.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/view-a-front-223x275.jpg 223w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/view-a-front.jpg 789w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You are done! Thank you for joining us during the sew-along. We do hope you will add photos of your completed Girl Friday Culottes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/lieslandco\/\" target=\"_blank\">Liesl + Co Flickr group<\/a> and Lunch Box Culottes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/oliverands\" target=\"_blank\">Oliver + S Flickr group<\/a>, we\u2019d love to see what you\u2019ve created.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Isn&#8217;t it time you sewed a pair of culottes for either a little girl or a big girl? We&#8217;re here to help with the Girl Friday\/Lunch Box Culottes sew-along. 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