Leggings for Women, Kids, and Babies

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Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.

What you’ll make

Sew stretch leggings for women, children or diapered babies. The dedicated baby pattern has a longer rise for diaper room, while the other versions provide a standard leggings fit.

The design has no outer-leg side seam. A folded elastic waistband and twin-needle hems create a clean, flexible finish for everyday wear.

What you’ll learn in this class

Select and cut the correct mirrored pattern pieces.
Keep directional prints upright during layout.
Use a ballpoint stretch needle and a walking foot when helpful.
Join the inseams and sew the crotch seam.
Finish stretch seams with a serger, overcasting foot or zigzag.
Quarter, stretch and attach waistband elastic evenly.
Use a twin needle for the waistband and ankle hems.

Fabric and notions

Use knit fabric with enough stretch for close-fitting leggings, plus elastic for the waistband. The demonstration uses a stretch or jersey ballpoint needle.

A walking foot can help feed the layers evenly. Without a serger, use the demonstrated zigzag stitch or overcasting foot to retain stretch at the seams.

Make it your own

The women’s pattern has a high rise, which can be lowered before cutting. Choose different prints or sew coordinating leggings for adults and children.

Build matching outfits with the flared dress, sleeveless kids’ T-shirt or raglan sweatshirt.

If you are new to downloadable patterns, see how to use a PDF sewing pattern.

Pattern ranges

The four groups cover diapered babies from 0 to 2/3 years, children from 12/18 months to 5/6 years, children from 6/7 to 12/13 years, and women in sizes S–XL.

The class teaches one shared construction method, supported by four downloadable PDFs for the baby, children’s and women’s ranges.

Pattern & materials

Patterns are included with membership

Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.

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