Leggings with Yoke
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for high-waisted, full-length leggings featuring a distinct shaped yoke waistband and an adjustable drawstring closure.
When To Wear
These comfortable and versatile leggings are perfect for a variety of activities, making them an excellent choice for:
- Activewear & Workouts: The stretchy fabric and secure waistband provide comfort and support for exercise and movement.
- Everyday Casual Wear: Ideal for daily errands, relaxed outings, or comfortable lounging at home.
- Layering & Travel: a perfect base layer under tunics or dresses, and a comfortable option for long journeys.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a sleek, fitted silhouette that extends from the hip to the ankle.
Waist: High-waisted design with a wide, shaped yoke that provides a smooth and supportive fit.
Closure: An adjustable drawstring threaded through the front yoke allows for a customizable and secure fit.
Length: Full-length, designed to reach the ankle.
Back: Smooth back construction, incorporating a shaped yoke for a seamless appearance.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires experience with sewing knit fabrics, constructing a shaped yoke waistband, and creating buttonholes or eyelets for the drawstring.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose knit fabrics with a medium degree of stretch, made from natural or blended fibers:
- Jersey knits
- Lycra blends
- Cotton blends with stretch
Additional Supplies
- Decorative drawstring
- Fusible interfacing
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse fusible interfacing to a small area for buttonholes.
- Stitch and serge side and inseam seam allowances. Serge seam allowances and press towards the back half.
- Stitch and serge simultaneously the center seam allowances of the front and back halves.
- Serge buttonholes on the outer front yoke. Stitch side seam allowances of outer and inner yokes. Stitch the upper edge of the yokes with a facing. Attach yokes to leggings. Serge the seam allowance and press downwards.
- Serge the bottom edge of the garment. Fold the seam allowance to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
- Thread a decorative cord through the buttonholes.
