Paula is your go-to pattern for a timeless yet playful pair of trousers or stylish summer shorts. With her high fitted waist, front pleats, and tapered legs, she brings just the right amount of volume and structure. You can sew Paula with or without side seam pockets — add welt pockets on the back for a tailored twist. The shorts version makes her an all-season essential. No zipper fly required — the side invisible zipper keeps things sleek and easy to sew. Whether you go for casual linen shorts or statement trousers in flowy denim, Paula is designed to elevate your handmade wardrobe. Paula works best in fabrics that have the perfect balance between structure and drape. Think thin jacquard, gabardine, seersucker, lyocell denim, heavier viscose or cupro twill, ... With structured fabrics that do not drape the pleats will stand out more, creating a slightly poofier silhouette, which is totally fine if you like that look. Fabrics that drape will fall more closely to the leg. Want to try Paula in a knit fabric like French terry? That’s possible too! Just be sure to stabilize the waistband and the seams around the zip sufficiently to remove all stretch from the fabric in those areas.
