Easy Culottes FREE Sewing Tutorial

Easy Culottes FREE Sewing Tutorial

The divided skirt – the name itself doesn't give any doubt as to what it is – a flared skirt which is divided, making it one part skirt and one part trousers.

It was the attire of choice of those equestrian Englishwomen of old times who wanted to ride astride without looking mannish in a man’s trousers. Culottes, as it is also known, is a perfect combination of a pant and a skirt. 

This is a very convenient attire to wear around – being able to keep your feet up in your skirt without loosing your modesty – bliss. Make it long enough and you have a very loose baggy pants.

What you'll need:

• Fabric
• Sewing scissors
• 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch elastic
• Sewing machine
• Basic sewing materials

You might want to check this Wear Everywhere Skirt FREE Sewing Tutorial.