Leggings with frills are a fashionable and original addition to every wardrobe. In this article you will find practical advice and step -by -step instructions on how to sew your own leggings with frills. 

Materials and tools needed to sew leggings with frills

Material

  • Flexible fabric (e.g. lycra, cotton with elastane)
  • Frills or lace for decoration
  • Rubber band
  • Fabric color threads

Tools

  • Sewing machine
  • Fabric scissors
  • Needles for sewing flexible materials
  • Heels
  • Tailor's measure
  • Patterns

How to sew leggings with frills: step by step instructions

Step 1: Preparation of the pattern

Measure your dimensions

To make the leggings perfectly fit, you need to measure your dimensions carefully:

  • Waist circumference
  • Hip circumference
  • Leg length from waist to the ankle

Create a pattern

On paper for patterns, draw the shape of leggings, taking into account your dimensions and adding a few centimeters to the seams and flexibility of the material. Make sure the pattern is symmetrical.

Step 2: Material excision

Transfer the pattern to the fabric

Pin the fabric with pins and cut out the two identical parts (front and back) of leggings thoroughly.

Step 3: Sewing leggings

Sew the sides

Fold cut parts of the fabric with the right sides and sew the sides and the inner seams of the legs, using a flexible stitch.

Sewing the rubber band

Fold the upper edge of leggings to the width of the elastic and sew, leaving a small hole. Drag the elastic through the tunnel, sew its ends and close the hole.

Step 4: Adding frills

Preparation of frills

If you use ready frills, skip this step. If you make frills yourself, cut fabric strips about 5-7 cm wide and the length equal to the leg circuit. Sew the straps together, creating a long tape.

Sewing a frill

Attach the frills to the bottom edge of the legs with pins. Then sew the frills using a straight stitch. Make sure the frills are evenly distributed.

Tips and tricks

  • Use flexible needles and threads: flexible needles and threads will ensure that the seams will not stretch or crack when wearing leggings.
  • Ironing: iron the seams on a regular basis to get a professional finish.
  • Matching: Try on the leggings before the final finish to make sure they are well matched.

Sewing leggings with frills is a creative way to add originality to your wardrobe. Thanks ours practical advice and Step by step instructions You can easily create your own unique leggings. Remember about accurate measurements, careful sewing and adding your own accents so that the leggings are perfectly suited to your style.