Ohara pants sewing pattern

Skill level: Beginner

Ohara is a strong beginner project because the construction is simple and the fit is forgiving. The stretch jersey gives comfort and movement, while the rib waistband and cuffs make the finish feel secure without adding complicated tailoring.

Use a fine 4-way stretch jersey with good recovery. If the fabric is too loose or weak, the shape may sag. If it has enough bounce, the pants will hold their slouch without looking stretched out.

Fabric requirements

• Jersey fabric: 140 cm / 55 in wide × 195 cm / 77 in
• Jersey rib fabric: 140 cm / 55 in wide × 35 cm / 14 in

Use fine 4-way stretch jersey for the main body. Lycra-based stretch fabrics, including swimwear-style jersey, can also work if they have good recovery.

The waistband and cuffs need rib jersey or a stretch fabric with enough recovery to pull the volume in cleanly. This is what keeps the harem shape looking intentional rather than loose.

Supplies

• Jersey stretch fabric
• Jersey rib fabric
• Matching thread

Equipment

• Overlocker / serger
• Pins
• Needles
• Fabric scissors
• Paper scissors

Ohara is available in UK 4–22 / EUR 32–50 / US 0–18.

Choose your size by comparing your waist and hip measurements to the size chart. Because Ohara is oversized and stretch-based, fabric choice will change the final feel. A softer jersey gives more drape. A firmer stretch jersey gives a cleaner, more controlled shape.

Included in your download pack

• PDF sewing pattern in A4 and US Letter, tiled pages for home printing, all sizes nested
• PDF sewing pattern in A0, one sheet for a copy shop, all sizes nested
• Step by step sewing instructions PDF
• How to print guide PDF: print settings, scale check and how to piece the pages together

File structure

├── How to Print Documentation.pdf
├── Sewing Instructions.pdf
└── Sewing Patterns
    ├── A0 (one sheet)
    ├── A4 (tiled pages)
    └── US Letter (tiled pages)

The size chart is on this page and on the Size charts page. It is not a separate file in the pack.

This is a digital product. No paper pattern will be posted.

After checkout, you can download the sewing pattern pack from your order completion page, from your download email, or later through My Account → Downloads.

• PDF: Open the PDF files in Adobe Reader and print at 100% scale, not “scale to fit”.
• Downloads: Save the ZIP file to a laptop or computer rather than downloading it to a mobile device.

For personal use only.

You may not sell garments made from this pattern, and you may not resell, lend, share, or redistribute the original pattern files. Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.

Ohara is a harem pants pattern built around comfort, stretch and shape.

The oversized crotch gives the pants their relaxed slouch. The rib waistband and cuffs keep the volume controlled. The result is easy to wear without looking like an afterthought.

Make them in a fine 4-way jersey for soft movement. Use a stretch fabric with stronger recovery if you want the shape to hold more firmly. Pair them with a loose top for downtime, or sharpen the look with a jacket.

This is a good pattern for beginners who want a quick win with real wear value. Few pieces. Simple seams. A lot of use.

Easy to sew. Easier to wear.