Fernway Culottes Sewing Pattern - Women's/Curved Fit
Fernway Culottes Sewing Pattern - Women's/Curved Fit
Comfortable, easy-to-wear culottes combine the breezy, elegant feel of a skirt with the every-day practicality of pants.
Flowy wide legs, soft front pleats, a contoured, flat-front waistband, and a channeled elastic back create a beautiful fit. With three options for length, gorgeous deep pockets, and optional ties, you'll find yourself reaching for these versatile culottes again and again.
Bonus: A yoga-style sensory waistband is included for an extra-soft wearing option, along with a contoured pregnancy waistband too.
Skill level: Adventurous beginner
Fitting adjustment resources: Included
Skills you will learn: Pleating, slash pockets, channelled elastic insertion
Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.
Size Chart + Fabric Requirements
Choose between two size ranges:
0-22 (A-L) Size 0 starts where the children's sizes finish
14-38 (H-T)
Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurements - Sizes 0-22 (A-L)
Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurements - Sizes 14-38 (H-T)
Skill Level Adventurous beginner
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- Pleated front
- Flat-front waistband + elastic back
- Deep, functional pockets
- Three lengths: shorts, calf-length, full-length
- Optional ties
- Specially-designed pregnancy waistband option which can also be worn postpartum
- Suitable for woven fabrics
Sizes 0-28 (A-L)
Sizes 14-38 (H-T)
Adaptive
Included Adaptive Add-on: Sensory Sensitivity + Pregnancy Waistbands
An alternative to the regular elastic waistband, these stretchy-knit waistbands may be helpful for those with sensory sensitivities such as not tolerating elastic at the waist, or simply for greater comfort.
The pregnancy waistband is essentially same as the sensory waistband, with more height for additional coverage. The pregnancy version can be worn full height or folded over.
These adaptive pattern pieces are supplied in Print-at-Home, A0 Copyshop and Projector format.
If you purchased the Fernway Culottes pattern before these resources were added, simply re-download the pattern from your account to access them.
Helpful Resources
How to do a Fuller Abdomen or Seat Adjustment for Fernways
Introducing the Fernway Culottes
Printing Info + FAQ
This is a print-at-home PDF pattern and includes three printing options:
- US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
- Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″)
- Projector - specially-formatted and optimized for home projector use. Read more about using our projector files here
All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.
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Customer Reviews
I have just finished making the Fernway culottes and they are the most comfortable pants I have ever had. They are very practical and versatile. I have sewn a number of your patterns recently and once again, these were a pleasure to sew. The instructions were very clear and I appreciated the fitting instructions especially how to tailor the rise. Thank you Twig and Tale!
After I purchased this pattern, I read the reviews in detail. I noticed a discrepancy between people who absolutely adore these pants and people who feel that too much fabric was used, making them look too big!
I am going to start by telling everyone I am overweight by 12 lbs or 5.4 kg. I printed out all the sizes and when I taped the pattern pieces together, I noticed the legs became very wide once the sizing moved into overweight territory. So, I decided to use the last size printed for skinny people and modify it. This meant my front darts were smaller and I did a buttock modification on the back pieces. I actually looked it up, online, how to do this modification because these are the first pants I have sewn. I have sewn and modified blouses but never pants.
I love the end results. I wish I made full-length coulettes instead of shorts but they are oh so cute!
I initially measured at a size H but made the pants in size F, with a butt modification.
I wanted a few pair of shorts for the upcoming hot and humid summer months to prevent chafing as i walk a lot. I really liked the fact that those looked like a skirt.
I had to modify the rise by 2 inches and then to add 1,5 inches to the length in order to truly separate those thighs who just happen to love each other too much. The waist now sits confortably on my natural waist. I was in between sizes and I decided on the smaller one and it is more than loose.
I would like to see options in the pattern for a low or normal rise and normal or high waist. Thankfully, T&T patterns are really easy to modify. I also made the front pockets bigger.
I will definitely make a lot of those !
Pattern was easy to follow but the sizes were a bit to big . especially the legs.
OVerall for a first culotte, is was a funny and thankfull project
Made 2 pairs for my sister who is a curvy lady and they look great on her. First pair in cotton was meant to be a tuille but is totally wearable. The second in a mid weight viscose which hang beautifully and are very flattering. The pattern, as always, is spot on and so easy to follow. I love Twig and Tale and hope there may be a sleeve addition to the forrester vest on the horizon - please??? Keep up the good work.
Okay, I’m going to start with all of the positives of this experience. I learned lots; to print off a pattern and put it together, sew pleats, sew a double elastic waist (I love that part). So for that I think it was a success. I did happen to use a knit fabric and it was very voluminous in the waist and hips so much so that all parties agreed it was best that I use this fabric for another project. But that’s okay, I learned and that’s a good thing! :)
I love the pattern, it was so easy to assemble...
my printer has a known scale issue, so i sized down accordingly and they came out beautiful!
i did wing it with the waistband as the instructions seemed fiddly... but im over the moon with the fit, how it feels breezy, and makes my legs look super long
I'm an adult beginner (I've only got two months of machine sewing under my belt) and these went together easily! I'm really happy with how they turned out, but fabric selection is absolutely key. I like a more of a high waist so if I make these again I'll probably adjust the rise to accommodate - fortunately I can adjust the waist height by just changing the elastic length to fit my true waist, which make this super simple.
I mashed the Fernways with the Pixie Romper bib and love them! The Fernway Pattern are just like the rest of Twig and Tale patterns - well drafted and beautifully written.
These were easy to sew in a day. The instructions were clear (as always!) and I love that there are videos for the different steps. I didn't have to modify them at all and they are comfortable.
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I have just finished making the Fernway culottes and they are the most comfortable pants I have ever had. They are very practical and versatile. I have sewn a number of your patterns recently and once again, these were a pleasure to sew. The instructions were very clear and I appreciated the fitting instructions especially how to tailor the rise. Thank you Twig and Tale!
After I purchased this pattern, I read the reviews in detail. I noticed a discrepancy between people who absolutely adore these pants and people who feel that too much fabric was used, making them look too big!
I am going to start by telling everyone I am overweight by 12 lbs or 5.4 kg. I printed out all the sizes and when I taped the pattern pieces together, I noticed the legs became very wide once the sizing moved into overweight territory. So, I decided to use the last size printed for skinny people and modify it. This meant my front darts were smaller and I did a buttock modification on the back pieces. I actually looked it up, online, how to do this modification because these are the first pants I have sewn. I have sewn and modified blouses but never pants.
I love the end results. I wish I made full-length coulettes instead of shorts but they are oh so cute!
I initially measured at a size H but made the pants in size F, with a butt modification.
I wanted a few pair of shorts for the upcoming hot and humid summer months to prevent chafing as i walk a lot. I really liked the fact that those looked like a skirt.
I had to modify the rise by 2 inches and then to add 1,5 inches to the length in order to truly separate those thighs who just happen to love each other too much. The waist now sits confortably on my natural waist. I was in between sizes and I decided on the smaller one and it is more than loose.
I would like to see options in the pattern for a low or normal rise and normal or high waist. Thankfully, T&T patterns are really easy to modify. I also made the front pockets bigger.
I will definitely make a lot of those !
Pattern was easy to follow but the sizes were a bit to big . especially the legs.
OVerall for a first culotte, is was a funny and thankfull project
Made 2 pairs for my sister who is a curvy lady and they look great on her. First pair in cotton was meant to be a tuille but is totally wearable. The second in a mid weight viscose which hang beautifully and are very flattering. The pattern, as always, is spot on and so easy to follow. I love Twig and Tale and hope there may be a sleeve addition to the forrester vest on the horizon - please??? Keep up the good work.
Okay, I’m going to start with all of the positives of this experience. I learned lots; to print off a pattern and put it together, sew pleats, sew a double elastic waist (I love that part). So for that I think it was a success. I did happen to use a knit fabric and it was very voluminous in the waist and hips so much so that all parties agreed it was best that I use this fabric for another project. But that’s okay, I learned and that’s a good thing! :)
I love the pattern, it was so easy to assemble...
my printer has a known scale issue, so i sized down accordingly and they came out beautiful!
i did wing it with the waistband as the instructions seemed fiddly... but im over the moon with the fit, how it feels breezy, and makes my legs look super long
I'm an adult beginner (I've only got two months of machine sewing under my belt) and these went together easily! I'm really happy with how they turned out, but fabric selection is absolutely key. I like a more of a high waist so if I make these again I'll probably adjust the rise to accommodate - fortunately I can adjust the waist height by just changing the elastic length to fit my true waist, which make this super simple.
I mashed the Fernways with the Pixie Romper bib and love them! The Fernway Pattern are just like the rest of Twig and Tale patterns - well drafted and beautifully written.
These were easy to sew in a day. The instructions were clear (as always!) and I love that there are videos for the different steps. I didn't have to modify them at all and they are comfortable.