By MEGAN NIELSEN, Opal Pants & Shorts is a paper sewing pattern.

Garment Details: 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.

Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including sizes 0-20. Sizing, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements can be found here. 

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

Trims required: Matching thread, lightweight fusible interfacing for the pocket opening (optional),32mm wide elastic or 25mm wide elastic if 32mm is not available, cording (optional).

Skill Level: 1/5 on Megan Nielsen sewing skill scale. 

Seam allowances are included in the pattern. 

Your roomy and beautiful pattern envelope includes the full size pattern on high quality tissue paper and instruction booklet with detailed instructions to guide you through constructing your garment.

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