From Merchant & Mills comes a sewing pattern for a pair of culotte trousers featuring front pleats and an elasticated back waistband.

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Sizes: UK 6-18
• Fabric suggestions - Mid-weight cotton canvas, 8oz organic sanded twill, corduroy, light-medium weight wool and 7-10oz denim. Lighter weight cloth like Indian cotton, linen and Tencel/linen will give you a softer silhouette.
• Pattern is printed within Europe; the pattern paper is 70gsm white (FSC® certified) and made only 180km away from the printers.
• Instructions come in booklet. The paper is PEFC/01-31-126certified.