Megan Nielsen - Paper Sewing Pattern - Opal Pants & Shorts

Opal is a relaxed fit high waist pants set with mix and match options. Pattern includes paperbag or standard elastic waistband, inseam or patch pockets, back pockets, belt loops, an optional belt and multiple lengths.

View A is a pair of tapered leg pants with paper bag waist and belt. View B is a pair of wide leg pants with elastic waist. View C is a pair of shorts with patch pockets and paper bag waist. View D is a pair of knee length shorts with elastic waist and belt.

Sewing Level: Beginner

Fabrics Recomendations: Mid weight opaque woven fabrics. Either drapey or structured fabrics depending on the desired fit. We'd suggest linen, cotton chambray, twill or viscose crepe.

Fabric requirements: Additional fabric may be required to match patterned fabric.

View A: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 1.8 – 2.4 m (2 – 2 5/8 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 2.5 – 3.1 m (2 3/4 – 3 3/8 yd).

View B: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 1.8 – 2.4 m (2 – 2 5/8 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 2.3 – 3 m (2 1/2 – 3 1/4 yd).

View C: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 1 – 1.2 m (1 1/8 – 1 1/4 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 1.1 – 1.9 m (1 1/4 – 2 1/8 yd).

View D: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 1.4 – 1.8 m (1 1/2 – 2 yd) // 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 1.8 – 2.3 m (2 – 2 1/2 yd).

Notions: 32 mm (1 1/4″) wide elastic OR 25 mm (1″) wide elastic if 32 mm (1 1/4″) is not available; cording (optional); lightweight interfacing for pocket opening (optional).