Sew News Como Culottes FREE Sew-Along | CLOSED
Sew a pair of wide-legged, full-length culottes perfect for autumn or spring. Join Kate Zaynard, one of the editors behind Sew News magazine and a host of the Sew & Tell podcast, to learn how in this sew-along.
The Como Culottes offer a cool, modern update to the classic culotte. A flat waistband, inseam pockets and a side zipper create a sleek silhouette while ample, deep pleats and wide legs create drama and volume. Sew up a pair in warm fabrics with ample drape such as lightweight wools, suiting blends, tencel twill, mediumweight linen blends and more.
Follow along with Kate and sew these flowy pants. Start with tips for selecting the right fabric. You’ll sew the classic pleats, insert pockets into the side seams using two different methods. Stitch the pants together, then put an invisible zipper into the left side seam. Finally, finish off the waistband and hem the pants and you’re ready for some fall frolicking!
PLUS! When you register for this sew-along today, you will be entered to win a brand new SAPPHIRE™ 930 Sewing Machine! See our sweepstakes rules for entry for more information on eligibility.
This Sew-Along at a Glance:
- Learn to sew the Como Culottes from start to finish
- Digital sewing pattern included in sizes 0-34
- Learn how to insert an inseam pocket into a side seam with an invisible zipper
The free period for this sew-along has now expired.
What’s Included in this Sew Along:
- The Como Culottes sewing digital pattern, sizes 0-34
- A chance to win the grand prize (Husqvarna Viking SAPPHIRE™ 930) or a subscription to Sew Daily TV
- Lifetime access to the video content and resources of how to sew the dress pattern
- The ability to interact with the instructor and fellow sewists during the duration of the sew-along and share your projects
Materials Required:
- 3 yards of woven blouse fabric (such as cotton poplin)
- 2 ½ to 5 1/4 yards of fabric (depending on size and fabric width)
- 12”-14” invisible zipper
- All-purpose thread
- Invisible zipper foot
Who Should Register:
Beginner or higher level sewists who are interested in sewing a great pair of wide-legged pants.
Thank You to Our Sponsor
This sew-along is brought to you by our lovely sponsor whose products were used in the creation of this Como Culottes sew-along.
The advanced SAPPHIRE™ 930 sewing machine (a $1,899 value), offers many features to assist and guide you throughout your sewing. A large sewing space allows you to manage really large projects, and threads are cut by the touch of a button, with the project still in the machine. Most settings are made by the machine itself based on what fabric or stitch you are using. All you have to do is focus on what you love! Sewing!
Additional thanks to Robert Kaufman Fabrics for providing the twill fabric used in the video.
The Expert
Kate Zaynard is the managing editor of Sew News and Creative Machine Embroidery, as well as a host of the Sew & Tell podcast. She started sewing in college while studying costume design, then spent several years working as a theatrical dresser and stitcher in her hometown. Kate took a break from sewing to become an editor, but was delighted when her two professions collided, allowing her to write and edit stories about one of her favorite things to do. She loves having an excuse to sew for herself instead of for actors, and she takes a great deal of pleasure in sharing her knowledge and experience with other sewists as well as learning new tips and tricks from the experts she’s lucky enough to work with.