I’m loving this leggings pattern from Megan Nielsen!
There are only two pattern pieces – a waistband and a leg – with a choice of a regular rise or a ‘maternity’ low rise (which I think is pretty neat).
And they don’t need much fabric, a little less than 1.5 yd of a 60″ stretch knit.
I made just a couple tweaks to the pattern:
- I’m 5/7″, 40″ hip, 30″ waist, and sewed a size Large.
- Cut the length at the hem line for the XL, which gave me another 1/2″ or so. It’s hard to see on my leggings, because of the print, but they really do scrunch up at the ankle – so cute!
- Added 2″ at the top of the leg pattern piece – the rise was too short to be comfortable, sides, front and back. Since this pair is my muslin, I actually added a strip of fabric at the ‘top’ once the leg seams were sewn and fitted. I like my leggings (and pantyhose, for that matter) to come up a bit above my natural waist and not be crawling down as soon as I start walking around 🙂
OK, this is moi thinking I saw something on the floor, most likely something that got tracked in from all the stuff going on outside.
Maybe I’m just losing it…
I’m back – composed once again. I even put my shoes on.
Parting roof update:
Two days ago – supplies for the next layer… |
Yesterday – rain delay! |
Today – the hot asphalt crew |
Tonight – the 3rd layer is complete |
The new tile comes tomorrow on the biggest truck of all. All smiles – Coco
I love the happy colors!
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You are too cute. 🙂 love the leggings.
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What gorgeous leggings – love the colours, and they look great with the cardigan. The roof looks good too 🙂
I've added you to the blog roll for the Make a Garment a Month Challenge>
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You've got the legs for these leggings!
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Very cute leggings! The print looks really good with a plain dress on top 🙂
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Very cute leggings & they look great on you!
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Great leggings…I don't think to use a print so thanks!
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What nice leggings you have! I never would have thought of this pattern. I'll have to go check it out. And that is a very cool gator! I've actually looked at them and often wondered how it would look, now I know. It's on the list for next year's garden improvements. Wonder if they have dragons. I would love to use the line “Here be dragons.” and have it so! 😉
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These are super cute and they look very nice on you. I love the slouchy look at the bottom – thanks for the great review – I think I may give them a try!
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Whoops! I thought your roof was done…that you went from tile to asphalt shingles and it looked nice. No…the asphalt was just the 1st part. 🙂
Your leggings are too cute to be a muslin..I love the print!
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Very cute leggings, Coco, love the fabric. I like the rise a little higher also.
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leggings look great
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Cute leggings in a fun fabric!
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Cute leggings. I like the colorful material.
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Great leggings, and thanks for all the technical information. I know you will be glad when that roof gets finished:)
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