Cleo knit shorts and culottes with yoga waistband (PDF)
Description
Featuring: Fitted at the waist, semi fitted at the hips and flared down the thighs shorts designed for knit fabrics. Offered in short length and just below the knee length (culottes). Can be finished with a standard yoga waistband or V-shaped yoga waistband. Optional side seam pockets and/or hidden front waistband key pocket.
The pattern offers the following options:
View A - culottes with a yoga waistband and a waistband pocket
View B - shorts with side pockets and a V shaped waistband
View C - shorts with side pockets and a yoga waistband
Techniques to master: serging, topstitching, hemming, finishing V
This pattern is designed to get professionally looking garment using a standard sewing machine.
Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos.
WHAT'S INSIDE
1. PDF tutorial with pictures (20 pages)
2. A4/Letter layered multisided pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL
3. A0/Copyshop layered multisized pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL (2 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL
5. Facebook group support
SIZING
The pdf pattern comes in US0-US30 sizes in PETITE, REGULAR and TALL height range.
DIFFICULTY
The pdf pattern is a beginner (2/10) level and moderately easy to sew.
Takes 1-3 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies).
FABRIC
Main fabric (legs) - light to medium weight well draping opaque knit fabrics with minimum 10-15% horizontal and vertical stretch
Shorts:
US0-US6 0.5 m / 3/4 yards
US6-US30 - 1 m / 1 1/4 yards
Culottes:
US0-US6 0.8 m / 1 yard
US6-US30 - 1.6 m / 1 3/4 yards
Waistband - medium weight knit fabrics with at least 50% horizontal and 30% vertical stretch and excellent recovery
50/60" / 140-160 cm 0.3 m / 1/2 yards
Lining (pockets) *can be cut within the legs yardage
Light to medium weight knit fabric with low stretch (like jersey).
50/60" / 140-160 cm 0.3 m / 1/2 yards
NOTIONS
-
4-7 mm / 1/8-1/4 in width clear or knitted elastic equal to your lower waist measurement
-
(side pockets option only) 4 strips of knit fusible interfacing 15 mm / 5/8 in wide and 20 cm / 8 in long
-
Polyester / Cotton threads
-
(optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread
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- What is inside?
Featuring: Fitted at the waist, semi fitted at the hips and flared down the thighs shorts designed for knit fabrics. Offered in short length and just below the knee length (culottes). Can be finished with a standard yoga waistband or V-shaped yoga waistband. Optional side seam pockets and/or hidden front waistband key pocket.
The pattern offers the following options:
View A - culottes with a yoga waistband and a waistband pocket
View B - shorts with side pockets and a V shaped waistband
View C - shorts with side pockets and a yoga waistband
Techniques to master: serging, topstitching, hemming, finishing V
This pattern is designed to get professionally looking garment using a standard sewing machine.
Comes with a detailed tutorial with step by step instructions and photos.
WHAT'S INSIDE
1. PDF tutorial with pictures (20 pages)
2. A4/Letter layered multisided pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL
3. A0/Copyshop layered multisized pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL (2 pages)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL
5. Facebook group support
SIZING
The pdf pattern comes in US0-US30 sizes in PETITE, REGULAR and TALL height range.
DIFFICULTY
The pdf pattern is a beginner (2/10) level and moderately easy to sew.
Takes 1-3 hours to finish (time may vary depending on your skills, equipment and supplies).
FABRIC
Main fabric (legs) - light to medium weight well draping opaque knit fabrics with minimum 10-15% horizontal and vertical stretch
Shorts:
US0-US6 0.5 m / 3/4 yards
US6-US30 - 1 m / 1 1/4 yards
Culottes:
US0-US6 0.8 m / 1 yard
US6-US30 - 1.6 m / 1 3/4 yards
Waistband - medium weight knit fabrics with at least 50% horizontal and 30% vertical stretch and excellent recovery
50/60" / 140-160 cm 0.3 m / 1/2 yards
Lining (pockets) *can be cut within the legs yardage
Light to medium weight knit fabric with low stretch (like jersey).
50/60" / 140-160 cm 0.3 m / 1/2 yards
NOTIONS
-
4-7 mm / 1/8-1/4 in width clear or knitted elastic equal to your lower waist measurement
-
(side pockets option only) 4 strips of knit fusible interfacing 15 mm / 5/8 in wide and 20 cm / 8 in long
-
Polyester / Cotton threads
-
(optional) Matching overlocker threads, preferably wooly nylon stretch overlocking thread
This is a digital downloadable sewing pattern that comes in PDF format.
You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download the PDF files.
What is inside?
1. PDF tutorial with pictures/illustrations
2. A4/Letter multisized pattern with layers
3. A0/Copyshop multisized pattern with layers
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid in inches and centimeters
5. Email/Facebook group support
I had a vision of long palazzo pants with a yoga waist, and Cleo was the absolute perfect starting point. My hack was to extend the lines down to create long pants, and I love how they turned out. The pattern waist as drafted was a super comfortable fit and the lines of the shorts/culottes made for easy lengthening. Fit was exactly as expected compared to other Sinclair patterns I’ve made. Thank you!
very easy to do and wear
I made a CLEO in stretch satin and was very impressed by the fit. The instructions were so easy to follow.
Love these culottes … quick to make and very comfortable to wear.
I made them in a lightweight flowy cotton fabric and found them to be very useful during the recent UK heatwave. They also work well as pyjama shorts. Definitely will be making more of these
Loved this pattern
I haven’t worn shorts in years. This is a very flattering style, cool, comfy and can be dressy, depending on the fabric or how you wear it. A must have in your wardrobe. Checkout the “Lifting Pins and Needles” for sewing support. That’s how I heard of Sinclair Patterns. Patterns are well drafted.
I love the Cleo pattern! I've made several pairs and wear them all the time. The culottes are my favorite length but I have made the shorts too and they are great! I love how flowy and comfortable these are, but you still look put together!
Cleo knit shorts and culottes with yoga waistband (PDF)
excellent
This was my first Sinclair patterns make and I was very happy with the assembly, drafting and directions. The culottes were quick and easy. The pockets were too bulky but that’s my fault for not using a lighter lining fabric. I’ve made 2 culottes and plan to make the shorts next. Highly recommend!
FAQ
Are all sizes included with the pattern?
Yes, all sizes and heights are included with the pattern. Please refer to the sizing guide in the pattern description for sizing. Please note, that some of the patterns have slightly different sizing guides (US0-US22 or US0-US30 for women's patterns).
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