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(auralynne) how to make harem pants part 1 - pattern
For these, you'll need 3 measurements. The distance from the front waistband between your legs to the back waistband we'll call x. The distance around your hips at waistband of pants we'll call y. And the distance from your waistband to the floor we'll call z. Be sure to measure carefully, since your pattern will only be as accurate as your measurements.
Now it's time for some math! (Fun fun...) Here's how to come up with the numbers to make your pattern:
x / 2 + 1/2" = A
y / 5 = B
B / 3 = C
C X 2 = D
You can double check your answer by adding C and D together. You should get B.
z + 8" = E
Example:
For me, x = 16". So 16 divided by 2 is 8, and 8 plus 1/2" is 8 1/2". B is 8 1/2" for me. Likewise, for me y is 36". So B is 7.2", C is 2.4", and D is 4.8." My z measurement is 35". So for me E is 43".
You can round to the nearest quarter inch.
.12 to .38 = 1/4"
.39 to .63 = 1/2"
.64 to .86 = 3/4"
.87 to .99 and .01 to .11 = round to nearest inch.
To make the basic 2 yd pattern, you'll need a piece of paper that is 36" by what you come up with for E. Old newspaper taped together works great. Or if you want a 4 yd pattern, you will either need 72" or you can just add 18" on either side when you cut.
This pattern uses just one piece for each leg instead of 2 like most. This eliminates the seam on the inside of the leg, but not the seam on the outside of the leg. I find it makes no difference in the fit, but making the pants is much easier when you have just 2 pattern pieces to cut and sew instead of 4!
Also, see where I added 1" vertically on one side and subtracted 1" vertically on the other? What that does is make the front a bit shorter than the back. This is the secret to why these harem pants fit so well. Try them. You'll see.
Also, since I always make my own patterns, I always do half inch instead of 5/8" seams. It's much easier for me to do the math that way. This pattern probably doesn't matter if you do 5/8 or half, but it is intended to be used with half inch seams.
For instructions on how to sew these, see part 2 of this how to.
Now it's time for some math! (Fun fun...) Here's how to come up with the numbers to make your pattern:
x / 2 + 1/2" = A
y / 5 = B
B / 3 = C
C X 2 = D
You can double check your answer by adding C and D together. You should get B.
z + 8" = E
Example:
For me, x = 16". So 16 divided by 2 is 8, and 8 plus 1/2" is 8 1/2". B is 8 1/2" for me. Likewise, for me y is 36". So B is 7.2", C is 2.4", and D is 4.8." My z measurement is 35". So for me E is 43".
You can round to the nearest quarter inch.
.12 to .38 = 1/4"
.39 to .63 = 1/2"
.64 to .86 = 3/4"
.87 to .99 and .01 to .11 = round to nearest inch.
To make the basic 2 yd pattern, you'll need a piece of paper that is 36" by what you come up with for E. Old newspaper taped together works great. Or if you want a 4 yd pattern, you will either need 72" or you can just add 18" on either side when you cut.
This pattern uses just one piece for each leg instead of 2 like most. This eliminates the seam on the inside of the leg, but not the seam on the outside of the leg. I find it makes no difference in the fit, but making the pants is much easier when you have just 2 pattern pieces to cut and sew instead of 4!
Also, see where I added 1" vertically on one side and subtracted 1" vertically on the other? What that does is make the front a bit shorter than the back. This is the secret to why these harem pants fit so well. Try them. You'll see.
Also, since I always make my own patterns, I always do half inch instead of 5/8" seams. It's much easier for me to do the math that way. This pattern probably doesn't matter if you do 5/8 or half, but it is intended to be used with half inch seams.
For instructions on how to sew these, see part 2 of this how to.