Pixie Essentials - Shorts, Pants, Culottes
Digital Pattern + Video Class
Pixie Essentials - Shorts, Pants, Culottes
Digital Pattern + Video Class
Backyard sprints and garden swings indulge their playful spirits year-round. Like the leaves on the trees they climb, this vintage-style pattern adapts with the seasons—make it with linen for summer strolls or with wintery wool paired with tights or knee high socks—to keep up with their endless outdoor adventures.
Skill Level: Adventurous beginner
- Shorts, Pants + Culottes
- Stylish flat front with elastic back for easy on/off
- In-seam side pockets (optional)
- Pair with the Expansion Pack to transform your Pixies into the delightful Romper and Suspender versions with additional bow! A bundle is also available in the dropdown menu when ordering.
Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with recycled fabrics. Look to gently used corduroy or light weight wool garments and pretty printed cotton dresses or shirts for inspiration.
Sizing + Supplies
Sizes include preemie - size 10.
View size chart + materials list
Printing Info
Our digital patterns are tiled and designed to print using your home printer on either US Letter, or A4 paper.
Patterns include a nifty “layers” feature, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. Full step-by-step printing instructions are supplied.
This pattern also includes an additional wide format file that can be taken to a local copy shop and printed on single sheets of A0 paper.
FAQ
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Listing images include the romper, suspender and bow options, which are achieved by purchasing the optional expansion pack.
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Add-Ons
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Customer Reviews
This is so beautiful, easy to follow instructions, fab range of sizes and gender neutral. I made 2 within a week. Only wish I could get an adult version
After spotting a gorgeous make on the T&T Facebook page, petal dress with sweet shorts to match, I was inspired. I made the petal dress and added these shorts with a matching cuff. Very easy to follow instructions, easy to make and I will be very proud to gift to my granddaughter very soon.
I definitely giggled with excitement when I finished my first pair of pixie shorts. I couldn't believe how cute they were and I couldn't wait to gift them. Thankfully I didn't have to wait long and the 3T fit my 2 year old godson perfectly! His parents loved them and I regularly see him wearing them in photos. (Three more cut and ready to sew!)
Very much a beginner and I managed this. Lovely pattern. Between the pattern and the video even someone who can’t read patterns can do this easily. And the finished product is great. My kid loves them, I love them (look cute and give my kid complete freedom of movement to do whatever she wants) and I got lovely compliments from other mum’s (fabric corduroy)
very well written instructions combined with videos. I took my time to follow the instructions for the the first pair of shorts, and once I knew the pattern, more were quick to make. My niece looked really cute in the yellow gingham and the blue linen ones I made. I know I will use this pattern for winter and summer as she grows.
I cannot wait to see this outfit on once bubs is earth side. Such a quick sew I highly recommend giving them a go.
Had a lot of fun making these shorts with my sister giving the instructions. I am now confident to make more on my own.
Like all Twig & Tale patterns, these are an absolute joy to follow and make. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, resulting in some beautiful, well made, classic shorts for your little ones!
This looks more complicated than it actually was to make. It was simple and straightforward, with excellent instructions and videos along the way. I used fabric from a failed pair of pants I tried to make for myself years ago and it turned out wonderful! I can’t wait to make these again!
I love this pattern and have made many versions of it for my home-based business. I had found it difficult to find interesting options for boys - these fit the bill.
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This is so beautiful, easy to follow instructions, fab range of sizes and gender neutral. I made 2 within a week. Only wish I could get an adult version
After spotting a gorgeous make on the T&T Facebook page, petal dress with sweet shorts to match, I was inspired. I made the petal dress and added these shorts with a matching cuff. Very easy to follow instructions, easy to make and I will be very proud to gift to my granddaughter very soon.
I definitely giggled with excitement when I finished my first pair of pixie shorts. I couldn't believe how cute they were and I couldn't wait to gift them. Thankfully I didn't have to wait long and the 3T fit my 2 year old godson perfectly! His parents loved them and I regularly see him wearing them in photos. (Three more cut and ready to sew!)
Very much a beginner and I managed this. Lovely pattern. Between the pattern and the video even someone who can’t read patterns can do this easily. And the finished product is great. My kid loves them, I love them (look cute and give my kid complete freedom of movement to do whatever she wants) and I got lovely compliments from other mum’s (fabric corduroy)
very well written instructions combined with videos. I took my time to follow the instructions for the the first pair of shorts, and once I knew the pattern, more were quick to make. My niece looked really cute in the yellow gingham and the blue linen ones I made. I know I will use this pattern for winter and summer as she grows.
I cannot wait to see this outfit on once bubs is earth side. Such a quick sew I highly recommend giving them a go.
Had a lot of fun making these shorts with my sister giving the instructions. I am now confident to make more on my own.
Like all Twig & Tale patterns, these are an absolute joy to follow and make. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, resulting in some beautiful, well made, classic shorts for your little ones!
This looks more complicated than it actually was to make. It was simple and straightforward, with excellent instructions and videos along the way. I used fabric from a failed pair of pants I tried to make for myself years ago and it turned out wonderful! I can’t wait to make these again!
I love this pattern and have made many versions of it for my home-based business. I had found it difficult to find interesting options for boys - these fit the bill.