Recommended fabrics for the Deer and Doe sewing pattern Genêt are medium weight woven fabrics with fluid drape in cotton, linen or wool (sateen, lightweight twill and denim, velvet...). For the lining use a lightweight cotton. Allow extra fabric to match stripes or plaids. Genêt is a Pleated high-waist pants with wide legs, zip fly, and single welt pockets. Version B is a pair of shorts..