PDF - Digital Pattern for the Oleson Culotte Skirt by Sewing Soon from size 34 to 50 (Fr)

Oleson is a culotte skirt, an iconic piece at the crossroads between a skirt and trousers.

Its unique cut is fairly fitted and close-fitting from the waist to the small hips, and widens towards the leg to achieve its characteristic flared shape. It offers great freedom of movement and undeniable comfort, while shaping an elegant silhouette.

❥ At the front, these wide inverted pleats over angular pockets are adorned with decorative buttons that give the illusion of a double-breasted style. At the back, two fairly deep darts are present to create volume and shape.

❥ Oleson closes at the side with an invisible zipper. Its cut has been designed and drawn to be both flattering and comfortable.

Oleson is available in 2 lengths : MIDI (mid-calf) and MAXI (ankle length)

LEVEL : Jedi Knight (intermediate)

INCLUDED : size selection by layers/PDF – A0 format

Sizes: 34 to 50

The yardages below are optimized to save material. If you wish to use a fabric with a matching pattern (checks for example), allow more yardage.

Recommended fabrics:

To ensure a beautiful drape at the pleats, choose a supple fabric that is not too thick 😉

If you choose a fluid fabric (tencel for example), you will get a second-skin effect, somewhat heavy and pulling downwards, a light and close-fitting drape. If you choose a fabric with more body (linen or cotton) the result will be more structured, with marked volumes.

Autumn winter: fine tailoring wool, wool crepe, fine soft velvet, gabardine or soft and fine jacquard (maximum weight 230 g/m2)

Spring summer: tencel, lyocell, cotton satin, poplin, linen, chambray, silk, cotton/tencel blend, denim/tencel, linen/tencel, tencel twill (ideal weight between 160 and 230 g/m2)

Belt and pocket lining : cotton fabric, poplin 

PDF SEWING PATTERN A4 (US letter compatible) to download / size selection by layers. Actual size, 2 sheets to choose from for each format: with or without seam allowances