Harem Pants: Cute, Comfortable, and Practical
They’re incredibly comfortable, suitable for all ages, unisex, and have a casual, bohemian look we love. Today, we’ll show you how to make a beautiful pair of harem pants.
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Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.
What you’ll make
Sew relaxed harem pants with a pronounced dropped crotch, curved front pockets, a wide waistband, and elasticated ankles.
The loose, unisex shape allows easy movement. The waistband can sit below the belly, and the pants work for yoga, lounging, or casual outfits.
The adult pattern spans six grouped sizes and is available in home-printer and copy-shop formats.
What you’ll learn in this class
- Cut the front, back, pocket, and waistband pieces.
- Cut paired pocket pieces in mirror image.
- Construct curved inset pockets.
- Sew knit with a zigzag finish or serger.
- Join the leg and dropped-crotch seams.
- Fit and stabilize the elasticated waistband.
- Sew ankle casings and insert elastic.
Fabric choices
The sample uses a heavier knit for a warmer fall or winter version. A lighter fabric with drape, such as viscose, is suggested for spring and summer.
For knit fabric, use a ballpoint or jersey needle. A walking foot can improve feeding, and the edges can be finished with a zigzag or serger.
Make it your own
The sample has a deep dropped crotch. Raise the crotch curve on the pattern if you prefer a less exaggerated silhouette.
Choose ankle and waistband elastic according to its stretch, strength, and your preferred fit.
If the waistband fabric is sufficiently stretchy and supportive, the class notes that waist elastic may not be necessary. Test the fabric before deciding.
Pattern sizing
- 34/36: waist 64–70 cm; hips 90–96 cm; thigh 50–52 cm; length 96 cm.
- 38/40: waist 72–78 cm; hips 98–104 cm; thigh 54–56 cm; length 97 cm.
- 42/44: waist 80–86 cm; hips 106–112 cm; thigh 58–60 cm; length 98 cm.
- 46/48: waist 88–94 cm; hips 114–120 cm; thigh 62–64 cm; length 99 cm.
- 50/52: waist 96–102 cm; hips 122–128 cm; thigh 66–68 cm; length 100 cm.
- 54/56: waist 104–110 cm; hips 130–136 cm; thigh 70–72 cm; length 101 cm.
Use the body measurements to select a size. The pattern is supplied in tiled A4 and copy-shop A0 formats.
The class includes one video lesson and downloadable A4 and A0 pattern files with sizing and layout information.
Pattern & materials
Patterns are included with membership
Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.
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