Olene Pants Pattern

When your jeans feel rigid and your sweats feel sloppy...make something better!

Olene gives you the put-together-ness of "real" pants with the ease of stretchy waistband comfort + deep pockets you'll actually use! With 3 lengths and 4 hem options made for everyday movement and mindful making.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Size Range: 1-13 (see images for Finished Garment Measurements in inches)

Accommodates hip sizes from 36" - 59".

Design Details:

• Flat-front waistband with elastic sides/back for supreme comfort
• Optional waistband drawstring
• Large front pockets and optional back pockets
• Flat-felled center front vertical seam line
• Mid-high rise, perfect for tucking in shirts or leaving loose!

Variations:

• 3 length variations: Shorts, Full length, and Cropped length
• 4 hem variations: Straight, elastic jogger, drawstring, and buttoning roll-up tab

Suggested Fabrics: Woven non-stretch fabric is recommended for the entire project, but a mildly stretchy fabric should work, too! The instructions are optimized for linen or cotton fabric, in light- to medium-weight densities.

Notions:

• Matching thread
• 1" knit elastic for waistband, see chart for length
• 1/2" or 1" knit elastic for optional ankle hem, cut at low calf circumference
• 2 buttons (for optional button roll-up tabs)