Quick And Easy Leggings

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  Step 1

  Measure round waist, add 1 inch for seam allowance.
  Measure from waist to where you want legging to end add 1 1/2 inches.
  Cut out a rectangle waist x length plus seam allowances, or half the waist measurement if you are cutting folded fabric.

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  Step 2

  Hem botttom 1/2 inch and turn top 1 inch and sew for elastic casing, insert elastic, secure with pins.
  Fold in half lengthways and sew down side to make a tube.
  You can sew elastic casing after sewing into a tube as doing it before doesn't hide the ends of the elastic, but it was quicker.

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  Step 3

  Put the stitched edge to the centre and pin to stop it from slipping.

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  Step 4

  Mark for legs either use an excisting pair of leggings or as follows.
  Crotch depth from waist to crotch, mark on leggings in centre from the waist this measurement.
  Measure leg where leggings will end and half this measurement and mark on the bottom hem from sides and draw a diaginal line towards crotch, curving around the crotch for a better fit, a U shape not a V shape and stitch.

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  Step 5

  I recommend trying on inside out before cutting out or cut with plenty of seam allowance incase they are too tight. Adjust to fit, then secure stitching and cut 1/2 inch seam allowance.

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  Step 6

  And you're done. Here is my daughter who is very happy with her leggings.

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† Wayward Deer † · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US · 7 projects 23rd July 2010

i could make a pair for halloween. i need ravenclaw colors in a pair of leggings but i cant find any

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Lolly.Bot · Enfield, England, GB 5th July 2010

Those leggings are AWESOME!!

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Fairy flatmeat · 6 projects 9th June 2010

Thanks Dessah, yes she's really cute in her leggings, I've had a hard time trying to convince her that she has to take them off as they need to be washed! Your little boy is adorable too. But I don't think leggings would suit him!

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CO + K User

June 8th, 2010

Cute!
Kids have the cutest little froggy legs. PERFECT for a cute pair of leggin's.

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Katie's Crafts · Dracut, Massachusetts, US · 16 projects 8th June 2010

Sooooo cool!!!

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