Leggings
Introducing a versatile sewing pattern for comfortable, close-fitting leggings featuring a full-length silhouette and a practical drawstring waist.
When To Wear:
- Casual & Everyday: Perfect for comfortable daily wear, errands, or relaxed outings.
- Loungewear & Activewear: Ideal for home comfort, light exercise, or studio activities.
- Layering Essential: a foundational piece for layering under tunics, dresses, or longer tops.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Close-fitting and designed for comfort with a sleek, full-length profile.
Waist: Features an elasticated waistband with a functional drawstring, threaded through eyelets, for adjustable fit.
Length: Ankle-length, providing a classic and versatile finish.
Leg: Tapered through the leg for a streamlined look.
Level Of Difficulty
Beginner. Involves basic knit fabric construction, elastic insertion, and drawstring application with eyelets.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose knit fabrics with excellent stretch and recovery for comfort and a flattering fit:
- Knit fabrics with medium to high stretch, composed of natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Decorative cord for the drawstring
- Fusible interfacing for the waistband eyelets
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse fusible interfacing to a small area for buttonholes.
- Stitch and serge the inseam seam allowances. Serge the seam allowances and press towards the back.
- Stitch and serge the center seam allowances of the halves simultaneously.
- Serge the buttonholes.
- 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.
