How to Make Harem Pants

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Harem Pants on the runway for 2009

The hottest pants out there on the runways.
These pants are super easy to make just add your own sash or belt. Make sure to wear real high heels if you are under 5' 7" or so. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • 2 - 2 1/2 Yards of Silk, Challis, Linen, or thin cotton material 45" or less material 60" wide.
  • Pins
  • Scissors
  • Sewing Machine
  • Zipper
  • Thread
  • Hook and Eyes
  • Needle
  • Tape Measure
  • Measurements or pattern
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Instructions

    • 1

      These pants are super easy make today and wear tonight. If you know how to sew a zipper, hook and eyes and a straight line you are set.
      First, have all the measurements set, waist, hips, and length. Do you want to the calf or to the ankle?
      Lay out your material with right sides together. Pin your pattern or lay out some old pants for a guide.

    • 2

      Sew front and back to one another. Sew up crotch. Sew around waste area with a large stitch.
      Sew up zipper in back. To see how to sew up zipper go to How to Make Rai Pants.
      Sew waist pieces together and attach to waist of pants with right sides together.

    • 3

      Top stitch waist around good side. Close up waist band with hook and eyes.
      Make a sash to go around waist for extra flair. Measure material for sash by adding about 12 inches to your waist measurement. Cut sash about 5 inches wide and sew right sides together. Leave a space to turn inside out. Turn inside out, sew up by hand and iron out.

    • 4

      Turn up hem and lightly stitch. Pull drawstring through if you so desire or just hem up and top stitch. Super easy harem pants at a fraction of the price.

Tips & Warnings

  • To pull off the look, pair the harem pants with a tight top and high heels.

  • How to Make Rai Pants.

  • Copyright Zahzel Rose.

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