How to Draft and Sew The Harem Pants

Okay I got several emails asking me how to make the harem pants so here are three diagrams with instructions etc.

Diagram #1 tells you how to draft the pattern according to your measurments

Diagram #2 shows you the first few sewing steps

Diagram #3 shows you to finish it all up

I am not great at this pattern explanation stuff but I think it's easy to follow. The diagram helps you to see what your pattern piece should look like as you are sewing it together.

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PR: Burda 7524 & M6044

Father's Day Gift ;)

The pants are Burda 7524

I did not make the babys outfit..lol

The pants are pretty easy to make actually and the pattern instructions are very good.
The shirt pattern is also pretty good but I used my own methods for the collar, I added the tabs and roll up sleeves cuz that is what he wanted.

The Collar

I forgot I was sewing for a man and put the snaps on the wrong side....LMBO!!

So fine!

Self Drafted Harem Pants: Pattern Diagram Below

I made these in Linen and in a Double Knit, they are great because they hang slightly different depending on the fabric that you use. They are so EASY to make and you can alter them as much as you want. I love them both but I think my favorite is the double knit ones because it almost passes as a long skirt ;) lol

You wouldn't believe how many people stop me about where i got my pants..lol

In Linen

Pattern and Instructions:

PR: B4815 and Self Drafted Pants

Pattern Description: Vest is B4815 and the pants are Self Drafted

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? well not really, i mean the vest does..lol

Were the instructions easy to follow? The vest was fine I made it before so i didnt read them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? well i love drafting my own pants because its easier to draft them then to make them from a pattern and then fit them to my shape. the vest pattern i remember being easy to follow.

Fabric Used: I used a linen blend

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None to the vest.

Conclusion: I love this outfit, the pants fit like a glove :)

PR: M6112 View A

Pattern Description: Dresses A, B, C have bodice variations and straight skirt with elastic casing; dress A has front cowl;

Pattern Sizing: I cut a size 4

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? they were pretty simple

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love this pattern, it's easy, fast a really cute.

Fabric Used: I got this border print jersey in paris earlier this month

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I just added the ties in the front that i cut from the border so i could have the color :)

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? dont know but i do recommend it.

Conclusion: I love it and i got a lot of compliments on it.

PR: M6036 View B

Pattern Description: Misses Tops

Pattern Sizing: I cut the x-small

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? well not exactly..lol

Were the instructions easy to follow? I did not use them

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked the fit of the shirt so I decided to make it longer.

Fabric Used: I found this lace striped jersey which i loved and decided to line it so I didnt look crazy walking down the street wearing see thru lace stripes..lol

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I just added length and made it into a t-shirt dress.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I might make it again and I do recommend it as a t-shirt and dress :)

Conclusion: Love it!

PR: B5489

Pattern Description: Semi-fitted, sleeveless dresses A, B, C, D have front shoulder gathers, raised front waistline, skirt with front pleats and openings for ties, back casing and ties. A, C: above mid-knee length.

Pattern Sizing: I cut a size 6

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? This pattern is pretty self explanatory, I glanced at them and they seem to be okay.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked the ties and the skirt portion because it skims over your body and then flares a bit, its super comfy to wear.

Fabric Used: Yellow Jersey

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't change anything

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? No not again but I do recommend it.

Conclusion: I like it, it's super cute

I Suck!

Hey Guys

I'm sorry for being a terrible blogger. I have not updated in a long time and I have tons of pics from Paris! it was a great trip and I had so much fun. I have at least a good 10-12 new garments that I have made and have yet to blog about but now I feel so behind that it seems impossible to catch up...lol

I'll do better but I am overwhelmed.

Ill' talk to you guys soon, btw I update a lot more frequently on my facebook so if you want to see my latest sewn items go there...lol