Lily leggings: Sewing Instructions

NOTE

This is a garment made from a stretch fabric. So use appropriate seam solutions. A serger is a good way to do this, as are specific stitches that certain sewing machine provide. A zigzag stitch will do if that’s all you have.

Keep in mind that since these seams are always under tension, it may be a good idea to double them up, or provide a zigzag in addition to serging the seam.

Step 1: Construct the legs

  • With sew the crotch seam of the fronts together.
  • With sew the cross seam of the backs together.
  • With sew the front to the back along the inseam.
  • With sew the front to the back along the side seams.
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Open the legs out after sewing the crotch and cross seams to make it easy to sew the inseam and side seams.

Step 2: The waistband

  • With sew the waistband together along the short edges creating a loop.
  • Fold the waistband in half lengthwise wrong sides together.
  • Pin the waistband to the legs matching the seam of the waistband to the centre back seam of the legs.
  • Sew the waistband to the legs.
  • Press the waistband up and away from the legs.

Step 3: Hemming

  • Hem the legs. It is recommended to two parallel lines of stitches to secure the hems.

Step 4: Enjoy!

  • Whether for leisure, sports or just for fun, go enjoy your new leggings!
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