The culottes

Mastering the balance of fashion and function, these printed shorts have a figure-enhancing fit that’ll be just the motivation you need. Finishing mid-thigh to flatter the legs, the high waist ensures

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■ Pattern sheet x 1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ 1.5m 145cm wide fabric ■ 0.5m medium weight iron on interfacing ■ 15cm metal zip ■ Jeans button ■ Topstitching thread ■ Matching thread ■ B

If the winter blues have set in, we have just the colours. From head-turning headscarves to trainers best viewed through sunglasses, consider your neutrals era over