Sewing leggings: Ready for your favorite pair of leggings? These comfortable jersey tights are perfect for sewing beginners thanks to the simple pattern!
The most important things at a glance
- In this tutorial, I will show you how to sew leggings
- You will learn which fabrics and stitches are suitable for this sewing project
- And get tips for sewing jersey leggings
- Sewing level: easy
- Sewing time: 1 afternoon
Because we just love leggings!
Quickly slipping into your favorite leggings, adding a T-shirt: that’s what relaxing after work feels like. But Leggings Moe also cuts a really good figure at Pilates or in the gym.
The beautiful, crossed yoga waistband ensures plenty of freedom of movement. And keeps the pants reliably where they are supposed to be.
Sewing video: Sewing leggings
Sewing women's leggings: Simply versatile!
What a pretty fabric and a statement waistband can do, right? With a few simple steps, a pair of simple leggings turns into an absolute favorite go-to piece.
Never buy leggings again! None fit better than self-sewn leggings, want to bet? How cool that they are also sustainable, by the way. By the way, you can also easily opt for organic fabrics* when choosing your materials.
This is especially clever for close-fitting fashion because textiles can release harmful substances onto the skin.
What is special about the MOE pattern?
Leggings MOE is a casually cut, comfortable pair of trousers that can be sewn from exactly two pattern pieces. You don't even have to attach a waistband; you can simply extend the trousers upwards and fold them over.
Or you can attach a sporty elastic waistband that gives the leggings a visual highlight.
The medium rise allows for many variations and is incredibly versatile!
This is all included in the eBook
- detailed, illustrated sewing instructions
- pattern with additional waistband piece
- pattern in sizes 34 - 60 in A0 and A4
- layout plans for all size nests
- tables: finished measurements, fabric consumption
- skill level: suitable for beginners
What do I need to know to sew the leggings?
It would be good if you had already practiced a few seams with elastic material. In the instructions, I show step-by-step how the pants are sewn. So don't worry: what you don't know yet, you'll learn while sewing.
These techniques are required for the leggings:
The links will lead you to my detailed topic posts. It can be helpful to read through these guides once before you get started.
By the way: If you like, you can also sew this beautiful waistband onto the Livia skirt!
Are these leggings also available for children?
Yes, you can also find the pattern in sizes 74 - 158 here at SewSimple. The children's leggings pattern also includes the crossed yoga waistband and is sewn exactly the same way as the leggings for adults.
Can you also sew the leggings with a sewing machine?
Why yes, that's no problem at all!
You can sew the leggings, for example, with a narrow and wide zigzag stitch. Of course, an overlock stitch on your sewing machine is also suitable.
It is important that you use a new jersey* or stretch needle*. Then the seams will also look really nice with the sewing machine. By the way, a super stretch needle* is also a good idea. I prefer to use that for almost all elastic fabrics.
You can also sew the hems very nicely with a tape binder and a coverstitch machine.
Sewing women's leggings with an overlocker
With an overlocker, you can conjure up these leggings in no time at all! My notes on working with jersey and sewing with an overlocker will support you in this.
Is there matching underwear for the leggings?
Of course! You can get the pattern for the great-fitting panties and a cute top here on the blog!
By the way, Leggings MOE also feels very comfortable in the company of a pretty tunic or a blouse! ;)
Sewing leggings for beginners
In the instructions, I will show you the following variations:
- Leggings MOE: Sewing the basic version with an attached elastic waistband
- sewing a folded waistband
- sewing an attached waistband
- crossed yoga waistband
Sewing women's leggings in large sizes
Nothing pinches here: With a soft jersey waistband, the waist fits comfortably without constricting you. But a well-fitting elastic waistband also works great with this pattern!
By the way, leggings are also great for large sizes. They package your curves comfortably and really go along with every movement!
Which fabrics can be used to sew the women's leggings?
Very suitable are elastic fabrics such as, for example,
- Cotton jersey fabrics*
- Viscose jersey*
- Romanit jersey*
- Sweatshirt fabrics*
- French Terry*
- lightweight knit fabrics*
You will also need these materials
- color-matched sewing thread*
- Tailor's chalk*
- Sewing machine and/or overlocker
- Rotary cutter
- Fabric scissors*
- Needle & thread*
How much fabric do I need to sew the leggings?
Which size is the right one?
Simply use my measurement chart to determine the required size.
For example, take a well-fitting pair of leggings made of a similar material. Compare the measurements with the finished measurements in the table. Keep in mind differences in elasticity.
Then, as a rule, nothing can go wrong.
How do you like Leggings MOE?
Feel free to write your opinion in the comments!
Happy simple sewing,
your Sabine
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