Linen Culottes Pants – McCall’s Vintage Pattern 8240







I finished this garment back in last December but I did not have time to write about it until now. I used the leftover olive linen fabric from the Bi-Colour Linen top to make this. I always wanted to have a pair of culottes for such a long time because the style is so relaxing and feminine.



The pattern was easy and straightforward. The only problem I had is gathering the body with the waistband. I have to confess that I rushed to finish so the pleats on the two sides did not match after attaching the waistband. I had to redo that part again to make it look better. The other day, when I watched a random video on YouTube, the woman in the clip showed a trick to soften linen fabric. Then I thought about my Culottes and tested it straightaway. I soaked 3 teaspoons of baking soda in a small bucket of water and left my linen pants there overnight. Yes, this is actually softer. I cannot wait to wear it with the Bi-Colour top for my Vietnam trip next month.


Goodbye for now,


 


Thao


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