Sport Leggings
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to sew cute, comfortable sport leggings with a high waist and side pockets. Patterns included!
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This video is for members
Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.
What you’ll make
Sew close-fitting sport leggings with a high waistband, paneled seams, and practical side pockets for a phone, keys, or gym card.
The Lycra lets the leggings follow the body comfortably for exercise, relaxed days, or a coordinated sporty outfit.
What you’ll learn in this class
- Cut mirrored pieces and align the panels using the pattern notches.
- Build the side pockets into the upper and lower side panels.
- Sew Lycra with a stretch needle and an elastic stitch or serger.
- Topstitch with a twin needle or coverstitch machine.
- Join the legs and crotch, then attach the folded high waistband.
- Choose a manageable method for hemming narrow stretch legs.
Fabric and sewing setup
The demonstrated pair uses Lycra. Choose a stretch fabric that conforms comfortably to the body, and fit the machine with a needle intended for stretch fabrics.
A serger is useful but optional. A regular machine can sew the leggings with an elastic stitch or with a straight stitch and zigzag finish where appropriate.
Make it your own
Build a coordinated set with the sports top or the basic tank top.
Add the raglan sweatshirt or the hooded unisex sweatshirt for an extra layer.
Pattern sizing
The pattern covers sizes 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, 48/50, and 52/54.
- Waist: 66–104 cm across the size range.
- Hip: 92–130 cm across the size range.
- Thigh: 52–70 cm across the size range.
- Garment length: 99–103 cm, depending on size.
The class includes the video lesson and downloadable patterns in A4 and A0 formats.
Pattern & materials
Patterns are included with membership
Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.
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