AINA TROUSERS & CULOTTES

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The Aina pattern includes two variations: Classic trousers with a slightly tapered ankle-length leg, and trendy culottes. Both of these lightly fitted trousers have a high rise, fly zipper closure, front pockets and patch pockets in the back. The front waist is finished with a classic and clean waistband with a decorative button closure at the sides. The back waist has a relaxed elastic detail, making the trousers more comfortable and easier to fit. Either variation can be sewn with or without the decorative topstitchings.

Skill level: Intermediate

Sizes: EUR 23-56/ US 0-24/ UK 4-28

Materials & supplies:

• Pocket bag fabric, 35 cm (3/8 yd)
• Fusible interfacing, 35 cm (3/8 yd)
• Zipper, sizes 32–42: 18 cm (7”), sizes 44–66: 20 cm (8”)
• 5 cm (2”) elastic band: see the fabric requirement table
• Large button or jeans button, 1 pc
• Medium-size buttons or snap fasteners, 4 pcs
• (Topstitching thread)

Fabric recommendations

Choose a light to medium weight non-stretch trousering, or a fabric with approximately 5 - 10% stretch. Linen, hemp and cotton trouserings, as well as a light denim are all good options. The sample trousers were made in the MERI rescue hemp fabric (