Megan Nielsen Opal Pants and Shorts

Megan Nielsen

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Buy the Opal Pants and Shorts sewing pattern from Megan Nielsen. Opal is a relaxed fit, high waist pants set with mix and match options. The pattern includes a paper bag or standard elastic waistband, in-seam or patch pockets, back pockets, belt loops, an optional belt, and multiple lengths.

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

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Bottom weight fabrics with structure or drape such as linen, tencel, rayon, poplin, viscose, satin, charmeuse, crepe, wool, and chambray will work equally well to different effect.

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).

Sizing: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

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).

Note: This pattern is available in an expanded size range on the designer’s website (PDF only).

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Additional information

Fabric

Cottons, Drape, Linen, Wools

Make time

Half a day, All day

Sewing level

Confident Beginner

Size

UK 6 / US 2 / EU 34, UK 8 / US 4 / EU 36, UK 10 / US 6 / EU 38, UK 12 / US 8 / EU 40, UK 14 / US 10 / EU 42, UK 16 / US 12 / EU 44, UK 18 / US 14 / EU 46, UK 20 / US 16 / EU 48

Pattern format

PAPER

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