https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hey-seamstresses-do-you-have-a-pattern-for-leggings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 03:29:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hey-seamstresses-do-you-have-a-pattern-for-leggings#post-205312 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:18:57 +0000 Christie 205312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the links. That first one has a gusset ... that could be a nice feature. And I noticed the instruction to look for 25% stretch. I suppose that means to measure the fabric "at rest" and then again stretched to check for the increase. Laura, good advice about the two seams and up-sizing. I think I will size up especially to avoid too much shrinking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hey-seamstresses-do-you-have-a-pattern-for-leggings#post-205251 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:21:34 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 205251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used McCall's 5394 to make a pair of pant liners a year or two ago - according to their website it's now out of print though available online. I wouldn't recommend it as my first choice, actually, as it's a one-seam pattern and I think you get a closer fit for something like leggings with two leg seams.</p> <p>If you look through the pattern catalogs you should be able to find some leggings. I know I've seen some new patterns recently what with all the 80s redux happening. </p> <p>Keep in mind that wool jersey may have less stretch than they're expecting, so you might want to go up a size or two. Oh, and not to dissuade you, but you'll need at least a yard and a half of 60" wide material, maybe more depending on how tall you are, so it might not be as much of a savings as you expect. Custom fit, however, has no price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hey-seamstresses-do-you-have-a-pattern-for-leggings#post-205169 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:21:08 +0000 Anonymous 205169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never used this pattern, but I found this .... and it's free!</p> <p><a href="http://www.shelby.fi/kaava/302/302.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.shelby.fi/kaava/302/302.php</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hey-seamstresses-do-you-have-a-pattern-for-leggings#post-205075 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:51:29 +0000 Christie 205075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to make some leggings, using some wool jersey. Its lightweight, stretchy ... does need to be dyed first. Do you have a pattern for leggings that you recommend?</p> <p>Since reading Laura's suggestion to wear wool tights, dresses and boots in the winter, I'm so excited to try it. But wool tights are expensive. I do have a pair of SmartWool long underwear, but this wool jersey was only $12/yard, so I think I can make some leggings for less than $20! </p>