Video: The Elsa Culottes
Hello, lovely!
Let's sew together! In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to sew the lovely Elsa Culottes, and the skills in the video will work to sew all lengths of the pattern.
You'll learn how to:
Sew that funky front & back pleat
Set in a lapped zipper INTO the back pleat
Add a waistband
Hem the culottes
Hope you love this video & find it helpful! Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in the separate Elsa Culottes post.
xoxo,
Gertie
P.S. Use the handy dandy time stamps below (and on the Youtube description) to go to the exact part of the video you would like to see!
0:00 Introduction to the Elsa Culottes
2:01 Pattern Pieces Overview
3:11 Fabric and Supplies
5:52 Culotte Front
7:35 Pocket Bag
14:57 Sewing Center Front Pleat
17:34 Center Front Seam
18:48 Basting the Center Front Pleat
21:07 Culotte Back
27:54 Sewing the Center Back Seam Below Zipper
29:45 Zipper
37:22 Culotte Side Seams
38:23 Culotte Inseams
39:27 Sewing the Waistband
45:53 Attaching the Waistband
47:44 Finishing
49:07 Goodbyyyeee!
Comments (14)
Gertie, have you ever made this pattern using double-gauze? I see it is listed as a "flowy" fabric choice. Just wondered about the result.
I have been a Patreon member since December 2020 and I never used to watch the videos but now here I am watching them because 1) they are so darn helpful in figuring out these pleats! and 2) I really do just love listening to Gertie explain the process of making the garment.
Hi Gertie. I've watched the crotch length adjustment video 2x. I understand how it works, but since I have to shorten it by 2 inches, and because there is no adjustment line on this pattern, I'm not sure where I should cut. There is also the pleat line, notch and dart to deal with. I'm sure I'm over thinking the whole thing. Maybe you could address it tonight during the Zoom Sewing Circle? Thx so much.
Hello everyone. I just finished the shorts version and they are so beautiful. However, I'm 5'2 1/2" and while everything else fits super well, the crotch hangs down, a lot! If I pull the shorts up to where the crotch should be, the raw edge of the shorts is the perfect length - so, minus the waistband. I want to make them again, but there are no shorten lines on the pattern. Does anyone know where the best place would be to shorten the front and back? I don't need a crotch shape adjustment, just to shorten the whole pant/shorts. Thank you!!
Hi Rita! I would recommend that you watch the pants fitting clinic from last year—I go over this exact type of crotch length adjustment!
It's stunning! I can't find the link to the interchangeable bodices. Could you add this here somewhere please?
I don't know if you take requests, but IF you do, could a pattern be a 2 color box pleated skirt?
Apaixonada por esta calote....💜💙💚
I love this pattern. I am excited to do this project. By the way, Gertie, you have beautiful hands.
I love these SO MUCH!!! Thank you!!
I love these! Excited!
Fa-bou-lose!!!! I can’t wait to do it long and short. I love this kind of very wide and high waisted pants. They look so glamorous!!!! Thanks! ❤️
Thank you for making this ❤️
I was hoping for this ❤️😍