Butterick Culottes B6178
Butterick Culottes B6178
Butterick Culottes B6178
Butterick Culottes B6178
Butterick Culottes B6178
Butterick Culottes B6178
Butterick Culottes B6178
Butterick Culottes B6178
Butterick Culottes B6178
Butterick Culottes B6178
Butterick Culottes B6178
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Butterick Culottes B6178

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Buy the B6178 Culottes sewing pattern from Butterick. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Culottes have waistband, side pockets and back zipper. A, B and C: pleat variations. D: semi-fitted.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Linen, Challis, Denim, Broadcloth.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: A5 (6-8-10-12-14), E5 (14-16-18-20-22), which is approx. UK sizes A5 (4/6 – 10), E5 (10 – 18/20) based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. One 7" Zipper and Hook & Eye.

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Butterick Culottes B6178 review

I've paired this version with another make of the B6178 in black wool suiting bought from eBay. It's really great quality, though a tiny bit scratchy.

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joy.margot
Probably my most successful Big 4 make!

I usually avoid Big 4 patterns due to the bizarre sizing and sparse instructions, but I'd seen a few pairs of these crop up on Instagram and managed to nab the pattern for a couple of quid in a de-stash. I usually wear a UK 8-10 but my measurements put me between a 12 and 14. Knowing that Big 4 patterns tend to come up large, I made the size 12 and they fit perfectly.

I made view D which just has front and back darts. I like the more voluminous versions I've seen, but I used a medium/heavy-weight twill from my stash and thought they'd be a bit bulky with extra pleats. I don't totally love how the in-seam pockets sit as the hips are quite fitted, and I'd be tempted to switch these for front pockets next time.

Overall, these were a quick sew and they fit well. (Edited to add: The back waistband and the pockets gape a lot and I would alter both of these next time). I'm sure I'll be adding another pair to my summer wardrobe this year!

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geopri123
Butterick culottes 6178

I made view D - fitted around the waist and towards the hip, but has wide and flowy legs.

I shortened the crotch after reading a couple of reviews saying it was too long. I'm only 5"2, I didn't want to risk it. I also did a flat seat adjustment a la StyleArc, I need that on all trousers.

I omitted the waistband and used facings instead. I didn't have enough fabric for a continuous waistband. I was going to draft a curved waistband but got lazy and traced facings. Facings are more comfortable anyway.

I didn't put pockets in because the pocket piece goes all the way to the waist and that works better with a band, not facings. Also, I didn't have any matching lining fabric.

I like the shape of these culottes, they are quite full considering there are no pleats / gathers at the top. I prefer them to a skirt, I don't have to worry when running after they boys or sitting down or any other situation where a wide skirt could become indecent.

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