digital gobi culottes sewing pattern

Itch to Stitch Digital Patterns

This style is provided as a digital pattern. It may be printed on home printers that use either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper or at a print shop that can print A0-sized pattern 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.

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Description

The Gobi Culottes are unique and a lovely addition to your wardrobe. Made to look like a skirt, but with the convenience of pants, the Gobi has a contour waistband that sits high at your natural waist. The buttoned fly front adds interest, and you can also lengthen the legs to create a longer pair for the fall. The Gobi will surely set you apart from run-of-the-mill styles.

Gobi Culottes features:

• High-rise contour waistband
• Buttoned fly front and waistband
• Front pleats with topstitching
• Slanted front pockets
• Back seams for shaping
• Can be lengthened or shortened per personal preference

Sizes: 00 – 20

Suggested Fabrics

Primary Fabric: Use medium weight, non-stretch woven fabric, such as twill, broadcloth, tropical wool, lightweight denim and linen.

Lining: Use stable, lightweight woven fabric such as quilting cotton and cotton batiste. The lining is for the pocket bags.

Interfacing: Use medium weight fusible woven or weft insertion interfacing.

Notions

• Seven (7) 1/2" (1.25 cm) buttons; these can be jean buttons or regular sewn-on buttons
• 1/4" (6 mm) wide twill tape as long as your waist, plus 3" (7.6 cm); you can also cut your own from non-stretch, lightweight fabric selvedge
• 15" (38 cm) of 3/8" (1 cm) wide straight fusible stay tape (or make your own using lightweight woven fusible interfacing cut on straight grain)
• 1" (2.5 cm) wide purchased bias binding as long as the circumference of your hip (or make your own)

Size Chart, Finished Measurements, and Fabric Requirements

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Choosing your Size

• Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size. Be sure to measure the narrowest part of your waist; these pants sit high at the narrowest part of your waist.
• Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are in between sizes, choose the smaller size.
• It’s OK to use different sizes for the waist and hip (see instructions for details).
• If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the culottes (see instructions for details).
• It is highly recommended that you check your fit by making a test garment with inexpensive fabric that has similar weight as your final garment fabric.