How to Sew Your Baby's First Harem Pants - A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Helena Lachowiczová
2026-01-14T10:15:00+01:00

Learn to sew your first baby harem pants! A complete step-by-step guide for beginners - from fabric selection to the final stitches. Simple, fast, and with a professional result. You can do it in 2-3 hours!
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🌟 Want to sew your baby's first clothes? Start with Harem Pants!

If you are a complete beginner at sewing and want to sew your baby's first clothes, harem pants are the perfect choice. They are simple, quick, and the result looks professional. In this guide, I will show you how!

Finished harem pants look like this in various materials.

✅ Why start with harem pants?

Harem pants are the ideal first project for several reasons:

Minimum pieces - usually only 2-4 pattern pieces

Simple seams - no complex techniques or fastenings

Quick sewing - can be done in 1-2 hours

Round crotch - comfortable for babies who aren't crawling yet

Forgiving pattern - small inaccuracies are not visible

Practical - you will use them every day!

🧵 What will you need?

Material:

Knit fabric - cotton knit or ribbed knit (50-70 cm depending on size)

Elastic for waistband - soft elastic in length according to chosen size

Cuffs for leg openings (optional) - if you want cuffed leg openings

Tools:

Sewing machine (ideally with an overlocker, but not necessary)

Fabric scissors

Pins or clips

Tailor's chalk or disappearing ink pen

Measuring tape

Pattern:

I recommend using a high-quality PDF pattern with photo instructions that will guide you through the entire process. For example, our Nony pattern is designed specifically for beginners and includes detailed step-by-step instructions.

👶 How to choose the right size?

For babies and toddlers (62-98):

Size 62 - newborns to 3 months

Size 68 - 3-6 months

Size 74 - 6-9 months

Size 80 - 9-12 months

Size 86 - 12-18 months

Size 92 - 18-24 months

Size 98 - 2-3 years

Tip: Sew one size larger - babies grow quickly, and harem pants with a round crotch fit well even a little larger!

📐 Basic steps for sewing harem pants (simplified)

1. Pattern preparation

Print the PDF pattern at home on a regular A4 printer, tape it together according to the instructions, and cut out the pieces. Don't forget to check the test square!

2. Cutting the fabric

Fold the fabric in half (right sides together), pin the pattern, and cut with a 1 cm seam allowance. For knit fabric, it is not necessary to add extra length.

3. Sewing the legs

Sew the inseams of both legs. If you have an overlocker, great! If not, use a stretch stitch on a regular machine (zigzag or triple stitch).

4. Joining the legs

Insert one leg into the other (right sides together) and sew the crotch. This is the most important seam - sew slowly and carefully!

5. Attaching the waistband elastic

Measure your child's waist circumference or use the size chart from the pattern, cut the elastic 10-15% shorter (so it holds well). Sew the elastic to the waist - stretch it evenly while sewing.

6. Finishing the leg openings

Either hem and sew with a twin needle, or attach a cuff just like the waistband. Done!

💡 Tips for beginners

Choose a printed fabric - small inaccuracies are less visible on it

Ironing is key - iron the fabric before sewing

Test on scraps - try out the stitch on a scrap piece of fabric before sewing

Don't be afraid to unpick - everyone makes mistakes, that's normal!

Watch video tutorials - a visual demonstration helps more than text

Join a Facebook group - other sewers will be happy to help you

🎯 What fabrics to use?

For your first harem pants, I recommend:

Cotton knit with elastane - easiest to work with

Ribbed knit - holds its shape beautifully, forgiving

Sweatshirt fabric - thicker, suitable for winter

Cuffs for leg openings - allows for easy dressing and doesn't restrict

Avoid: Very thin knits (difficult to sew), overly elastic fabrics (they twist), woven fabrics (they are not stretchy).

⏱️ How long does it take?

As a complete beginner, expect:

Preparation and cutting: 30-45 minutes

Sewing: 1-2 hours

Total: 2-3 hours for the first item

You'll sew the second pair of harem pants in an hour! With practice, it will become easier and faster.

🎓 Want to learn to sew professionally?

If you want to sew not only harem pants but also other clothes for your children, I recommend our online courses for beginners here or "How to sew with an overlocker". You will learn all the basics and sew with confidence!

✨ Conclusion: Start today!

Sewing harem pants is the perfect start into the world of sewing children's clothes. They are simple, quick, and the result will delight you. You don't have to be a professional - just have the desire to try something new!

Ready to start? Download our Nony PDF pattern for beginners and sew your first pair of harem pants this week. Thousands of beginners have done it - you can too! 💪

Have questions? Write to us in the comments or join our FB group, where we'll be happy to advise you!