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Time to get your pleat on! Front  - LHS: Front - RHS Watch video here Well done for making it this far everyone! We'll move onto the side pleats tomorrow.  Then, once you sew the inner leg and crotch seams, you'll really start to see your culottes coming together. Exciting times, see you there! #MalvernCulottesExtraResources

We're kicking off the Malvern Culottes by sewing the pockets and binding the opening.  We've made a video in case you need guidance getting that binding to flow nicely around the opening apex: we hope you find it helpful! Happy sewing everyone! Remember to take things at your own pace and enjoy the process.  Watch video here   Watch video here. Right Side: Wrong Side:  Next we'll start the pleating!  

If you're thinking about making the Malvern Culottes, read Leanne's experience below for some hints and tips! I chose to make a size D, even though my waist measurement is 2cm bigger than the stated measurement in the size chart. Consequently, I opted for View B, hoping the elasticated back waist would grant me some wiggle room, which it happily did.  I would base the size you choose on your waist measurement, even if your hips are larger than the measurements stated in the chart: due to the nature of the pattern there really is ample fabric circumference around the hips. ...

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