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Ready for an Emily Culottes Sew Along?

July 12, 2015 by SewMaris 25 Comments

Are you itching to make a trendy pair of culottes to wear this summer, or beyond?

Emily Culotte by Itch to Stitch

Kennis Wong (the very talented designer behind Itch to Stitch ) released the Emily Culottes PDF pattern earlier this year, and I was immediately smitten with her take on the culotte/skort/bifurcated skirt look. It’s adorable, right?

Besides, we haven’t had a sew-along around here in ages, so it’s time to start the party. And Kennis is getting us off on the right foot with a whopping 30% off discount for the Emily Culottes pattern in her store – wheee!  Who doesn’t love a little sale action? The code is emilysewalong, and it is good thru August 2nd. (BTW – I also heard a rumor there might be some pattern prizes at the end of the sew-along. 🙂

The sew-along will start up on July 27th, so that should give you plenty of time to purchase your pattern and supplies. I will make several different versions of the Emily culotte, and of course, I have a trick or two of my own to throw into the mix. There will be a special Emily Culottes FB group, and we can create a Flickr group too if that is easier to post your pictures.

Get ready! On July 27 we are taking off on the Sew Maris Emily Culottes Sew-Along!

Happy sewing,

Maris

Filed Under: sew-alongs Tagged With: culottes, emily culottes, itch to stitch, skort

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  1. Sarah

    July 13, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    So excited to make this pattern again! This time not alone. Thanks for doing this!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • SewMaris

      July 13, 2015 at 1:03 pm

      Wheeeeeeeee! So glad you are “in”, Sarah!

      Reply
  2. Judy Greene

    July 13, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    Sorry for my ignorance, but what is a sew along?

    Reply
    • SewMaris

      July 13, 2015 at 6:51 pm

      Hi Judy – a sew-along is just making a garment (or project) along with other people “virtually”. I will post tips and instructions on how to make the garment – extra advice in addition to the pattern instructions. And then we all post pictures of our finished culottes, and one or 2 lucky people will win a free pattern! Hope you can join us!

      Reply
  3. Tereza

    July 13, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    I really love the A-line look! I love wearing skirts to work, but as a teacher, pants are more comfortable. This looks like a great option. I’m in!

    Reply
    • SewMaris

      July 13, 2015 at 6:52 pm

      Same Tereza – I teach sewing and the culottes are a GREAT option when I am crawling around on the floor with the kiddos!

      Reply
  4. Vinda Sund

    July 13, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Sounds like fun. I’m gonna try.

    Reply
    • SewMaris

      July 13, 2015 at 6:52 pm

      Yay! Glad you are joining Vinda!

      Reply
  5. Jan Murry

    July 13, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    Do we need to sign up somewhere? So excited to make these – I have tested for Kennis and really love what she creates! Thanks for doing this sew along!

    Reply
    • SewMaris

      July 13, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      Hi Jan – so glad you want to join! Send me a request to join the Facebook group too – https://www.facebook.com/groups/425381424332060/ – happy sewing!

      Reply
  6. Geni

    July 14, 2015 at 5:53 am

    Just bought my pattern! I’d been eyeing this pattern. I’m excited and a little nervous as I’d really like to make sure the don’t bulk out too much in the tummy area. I have such a straight frame (with a little pudge). I think a light weight rayon linen flowy fabric will help. Thanks Maris!

    Reply
    • SewMaris

      July 14, 2015 at 7:11 am

      Awesome, Geni!

      Reply
  7. Sarah Jane

    July 14, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    Looking forward to sewing along!! 🙂

    Reply
    • SewMaris

      July 14, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      Glad to have you on board, Sarah!

      Maris

      Reply
  8. Ali - a.k.a.Thimberlina

    July 14, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    Yes please! I’m in! Would like a funky pair to wear for golf!

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    • SewMaris

      July 15, 2015 at 7:52 am

      Perfect for golf!!

      Reply
  9. Nena

    July 16, 2015 at 6:27 am

    Maris, Nice looking culottes. Bought the pattern. Printed out the directions but not the pattern, yet. OK.

    Now, I like side seam pockets to stuff kleenex and keys. Patch pockets just don’t cut it with me and my long fingers hands.

    All that info is to ask if you are going to make the pattern “straight” save for a nip and tuck here and there for fit? I would love to add side seam pockets but understand I would have to muck with the side zipper opening. I know there is a way to add a zipper into a side seam pocket but have never found step by step directions to do so. Extending the waist band to allow a pocket opening I can do. I’ve just not the changed spot for a side zip to be part of the pocket so the pocket is not partially open to the inside. Any possibility that you might cover that with this pattern or maybe another pattern some time soon?

    Nena

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    • SewMaris

      July 16, 2015 at 7:25 am

      That is a good suggestion Nena – I will take it under advisement – I like side seam pockets too!

      Reply
  10. Gill

    July 20, 2015 at 5:37 am

    Oh, I am so pleased about this, I just saw the link on the Itch to Stitch site as I went to puchase the pattern. I love culottes but have yet to sew any sort of “trousers” – so a sewalong will be just perfect for me x

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    • SewMaris

      July 20, 2015 at 12:23 pm

      Great – so glad to have you!

      Reply
  11. anissa ljanta

    July 25, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    OKay. I have my pattern, it’s all cut out and waiting! I have never taken part in a sewalong before. I have sewn since I was 5, used to have my own kids clothing line and these instructions had me scratching my head already. I’m in!

    Reply
    • SewMaris

      July 26, 2015 at 1:03 pm

      Welcome, Anissa!

      Reply
  12. CathiG

    July 31, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    I had started working on this pattern before I got your announcement about the sew-along. I’m so excited to be able to follow along. I’ve decided I want the welt pockets and am stuck there. Any chance you’ll do a post on that? I feel like I’ve missed something–such as when to sew the pocket together 🙂 I’m doing a muslin first so I can see if it fits. Tips appreciated!

    Reply
    • SewMaris

      July 31, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      Thanks Cathi – definitely plan on posting about the welt pockets!

      Reply

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