Sketch shows front and back view of culottes with inverted pleat at center front and back.

This style is a combination of skirt and trousers in one [skirt length], and is suitable for sportswear.

1) trace outline of the 2-piece skirt; then draft the culottes as follows:

2) A to B – Equals center front length.

C to D – Equals center back length.

E to F – Equals side length.

E to G – Equals crotch depth length plus 1” for ease allowance.

B to H – Equals F to G.
D to J – Equals F to G; the connect from H to J for crotch line.

H to K – Equals half of H to G less 1”. Square this line across at H.

K to L – Equals H to B; then square down at K. L to B – Connect.

J to M – Equals half of G to J plus 1” square this line across at J.

M to N – Equals J to D: then square down at M. N to D – Connect.

N to O – Equals 2” draw diagonal line from H to O: then draw a curved from center front to K through O.

J to P – Equals 2-1/2”. Then draw a curved line from center back to M through point P.

3) Cut out the front and back section and use the center front and back lines for pleat line: then mark section 1-2-3-4

4) slash along center front and back lines: then spread about 3” for each pleat as illustrated. allow seams on all edges and make corresponding notches.