Sewing leggings for children: A comfortably cut pair of jersey leggings is a great outfit for sports and leisure. With a nice waistband, they can even look really fancy! ;)
Sewing children's leggings: versatile & easy!
Wow, are you looking fancy? A pretty fabric and a statement waistband can make quite an impression, right? With a few simple steps, a basic pair of leggings turns into an absolute favorite wardrobe staple.
Never buy leggings again! None will fit better than the ones you sew yourself, want to bet? How cool is it that they are also sustainable? By the way, when choosing fabrics, you can easily opt for organic fabrics*.
This is especially clever when it comes to children's fashion, as textiles can release harmful substances onto delicate children's skin.
What makes this leggings pattern so special?
The Leggings MOE pattern is a loosely 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 waistband elastic that gives the leggings a visual highlight.
The mid-rise allows for many variations and is incredibly versatile!
What's included in the eBook
- Detailed, illustrated sewing instructions
- Pattern with an additional waistband piece
- Pattern in sizes 74 - 158 in A0 and A4
- Cutting layouts for all size groups
- Tables: body measurements, fabric requirements
- Experience level: suitable for beginners
Can you also sew the leggings with a sewing machine?
But of course, that's no problem at all!
You can sew the leggings using a narrow and wide zigzag stitch, for example. Of course, you can also use an overlock stitch on your sewing machine.
It is important that you use a new jersey* or stretch needle*. That way, the seams will look really nice even with a sewing machine. By the way, a super stretch needle* is also a great idea. I prefer using that for almost all elastic fabrics.
You can also hem the legs very nicely with a binder attachment and a coverstitch machine.
Sewing leggings for children with an overlocker
With an overlocker, you can conjure up the trousers in no time at all! My tips on working with jersey and sewing with an overlocker will help you along the way.
Is there matching underwear for the leggings?
Of course! You can get the pattern for the perfectly fitting girls' panties and a cute top here on the blog!
By the way, children's leggings also feel very comfortable in the company of a pretty little dress! ;)
Sewing leggings for children for beginners: With variations!
In the instructions, I show you the following variations:
- Leggings MOE: Sewing the basic version with an attached waistband elastic
- Sewing a folded waistband
- Sewing an attached waistband
Sewing simple leggings for children
Nothing pinches here: finished with a soft jersey binding, the waist opening is nice and snug.
This is particularly pleasant for children who like it casual and comfortable.
What fabrics can you use to sew the children's leggings?
Very suitable are elastic fabrics such as, for example:
- Cotton jersey fabrics*
- Viscose jersey*
- Ponte di Roma jersey*
- Sweatshirt fabrics*
- French Terry*
- lightweight knit fabrics*
You also need these materials
- Matching sewing thread*
- Tailor's chalk*
- Sewing machine and/or overlocker
- Rotary cutter
- Fabric scissors*
- Needle & thread*
How much fabric do I need for which size?
Which size is the right one?
Simply refer to my table to determine the required size.
Generally, nothing can go wrong then.
How do you like Leggings MOE?
Feel free to write me your opinion in the comments!
Happy simple sewing,
your Sabine
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