Child/Baby Fernway Culottes

Twig and Tale

For woodland rambles or skipping along the shoreline, these comfortable, easy-to-wear culottes are ready for play and made to move. Deep, functional pockets provide space for all the day’s little collected treasures. Flowy wide legs, soft front pleats, a contoured, flat-front waistband, and a channeled elastic back create a beautiful fit. Child with sensory issues? We have included an optional yoga-style “sensory waistband” made from soft knit fabric, for extra comfort.
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
Suitable for woven fabrics

Suggested Fabrics;
Lightweight wovens: linen, cotton, chambray, double gauze, muslin, lawn, viscose rayon. For a special occasion skirt try satin, chiffon, or silk.
Midweight wovens suit the shorter lengths better: pinwale cord, velveteen, drill, quilting cotton.
Other Supplies & Notions;
Spool of coordinating thread
Elastic 1/2″ (1.25cm) wide
Large safety pin for threading elastic through
Optional – lightweight interfacing for front waistband (knitted or woven are best but non-woven would work)
Fabric Requirement Chart
The following amounts are for the elastic-back waistband version. The amounts given are for non-directional fabrics.
Add 8″ (20cm) to any length for waist ties
Remove 6″ (15cm) from any length if cutting a knit waistband

Sizes; ages 12-18mths – 10 yrs

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 This pattern is not available for purchase because it can only be bought directly from the designer Twig and Tale here.