Fernway Culottes - Adult
Fernway Culottes - Adult
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
- Pleated front
- Waistband options: flat-front + elastic back, or yoga-style"sensory" waistband
- Deep, functional pockets
- Three lengths: shorts, calf-length, full-length
- Optional ties
- Specially-designed maternity option that can also be worn postpartum
- Suitable for woven fabrics
Sizing + Supplies
Tween, Womens + Curvy Women Sizes
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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.
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The pattern instructions include videos for every step of construction.
I made these out of a rayon shantung, using a bamboo cotton Lycra for the sensory waistband. I loved the video tutorials and got great support when I had a question.
I live the meadow skirt and I love the fernway coulottes. I'd almost say it's move versatile than the skirt (which is hard to beat) because of the 3 lengths you can get some very different looks for all seasons. I've made little Linnen shorts and cashmere full length pants and everything in between.
My mother and I made these as a sew along to keep us busy during social distancing. The video instructions were such a helpful addition! And the end results are a pair of very wearable pants that are so comfortable!
I really enjoyed making these pants. I am still learning to sew and class myself in the not-quite-first-project-beginner category, but I had no problem following the patterns. And the end result is exactly what I set out wanting to make - I know I'll wear them a lot. And, now I have a few ideas for different options that I could try to make.
Beautifully thought patterns. Intelligent and simple, yet with a real soul. The pieces are poetical and timeless. Thank you for this whole collection
Made these in lightweight cotton, mid calf length for the summer and they look great! Pattern really good fit with excellent instructions.An enjoyable and rewarding make!
I am so happy that I found Twig and Tale. Hooray for plus size patterns that are actually plus size and don't end at size 18! I am a larger lady and I don't like to wear black, grey or navy so I'm always struggling for clothes here is Australia. I especially struggle to find culottes which are my pant of choice for summer. I am so impressed with how easy it was to make the pattern, and with how well it fits with only a few minor adjustments. I have a very small waist compared to my very big butt and I usually end up having to drastically alter waistbands or but them off entirely and add stretch ones. I love that this pattern came with that option already included. As a beginner sewer who is self taught I also really appreciate the very clear instructions which come with excellent photos and videos! I recently made this pattern for the first time and I got it totally right first go. That never happens. This has probably been my most relaxed sewing venture. Thank you Twig and Tale!
I am a connoisseur of culotte patterns as I live in one of the windiest cities of the world and can safely say this is the most beautifully written, thorough and well put together pattern I have tried. The fit is excellent, tips on sewing the waistband highly cunning and the options are endless. The back is a bit boofy for me, I prefer a smoother shape over my rear. Maybe draper fabric would achieve this as I sewed worth a cotton poplin for summer. Overall a very deceptively simple pattern that results in a stylish garment. I highly recommend for beginners and more skilled sewers alike.
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I made these out of a rayon shantung, using a bamboo cotton Lycra for the sensory waistband. I loved the video tutorials and got great support when I had a question.
I live the meadow skirt and I love the fernway coulottes. I'd almost say it's move versatile than the skirt (which is hard to beat) because of the 3 lengths you can get some very different looks for all seasons. I've made little Linnen shorts and cashmere full length pants and everything in between.
My mother and I made these as a sew along to keep us busy during social distancing. The video instructions were such a helpful addition! And the end results are a pair of very wearable pants that are so comfortable!
I really enjoyed making these pants. I am still learning to sew and class myself in the not-quite-first-project-beginner category, but I had no problem following the patterns. And the end result is exactly what I set out wanting to make - I know I'll wear them a lot. And, now I have a few ideas for different options that I could try to make.
Beautifully thought patterns. Intelligent and simple, yet with a real soul. The pieces are poetical and timeless. Thank you for this whole collection
Made these in lightweight cotton, mid calf length for the summer and they look great! Pattern really good fit with excellent instructions.An enjoyable and rewarding make!
I am so happy that I found Twig and Tale. Hooray for plus size patterns that are actually plus size and don't end at size 18! I am a larger lady and I don't like to wear black, grey or navy so I'm always struggling for clothes here is Australia. I especially struggle to find culottes which are my pant of choice for summer. I am so impressed with how easy it was to make the pattern, and with how well it fits with only a few minor adjustments. I have a very small waist compared to my very big butt and I usually end up having to drastically alter waistbands or but them off entirely and add stretch ones. I love that this pattern came with that option already included. As a beginner sewer who is self taught I also really appreciate the very clear instructions which come with excellent photos and videos! I recently made this pattern for the first time and I got it totally right first go. That never happens. This has probably been my most relaxed sewing venture. Thank you Twig and Tale!
I am a connoisseur of culotte patterns as I live in one of the windiest cities of the world and can safely say this is the most beautifully written, thorough and well put together pattern I have tried. The fit is excellent, tips on sewing the waistband highly cunning and the options are endless. The back is a bit boofy for me, I prefer a smoother shape over my rear. Maybe draper fabric would achieve this as I sewed worth a cotton poplin for summer. Overall a very deceptively simple pattern that results in a stylish garment. I highly recommend for beginners and more skilled sewers alike.