Paula Trousers & Shorts

Sizes included in the pattern:
Language of sewing instructions: English
Skill level: Without pockets, Paula is rated 2 dots out of 4. A great next-step project for ambitious beginners who want to level up their sewing skills. You'll learn how to sew pleats, darts, a shaped waistband, and an invisible side zip.

More advanced sewists will enjoy adding the optional side seam pockets and welt pockets for extra flair and challenge, 3 dots for this variant.

Recommended fabric and notions
Paula works best in fabrics that have the perfect balance between structure and drape. Think thin jacquard, gabardine, seersucker, lyocell denim, heavier viscose or cupro twill, ... With structured fabrics that do not drape the pleats will stand out more, creating a slightly poofier silhouette, which is totally fine if you like that look. Fabrics that drape will fall more closely to the leg.

Want to try Paula in a knit fabric like French terry? That’s possible too! Just be sure to stabilize the waistband and the seams around the zip sufficiently to remove all stretch from the fabric in those areas.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND WASHING YOUR FABRIC BEFORE CUTTING.

Think about the environment and choose deadstock fabrics if you can. That way you give these leftover fabrics from fashion brands a second life and they don’t end up in landfills.

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