I find myself making more and more of Rosa's clothing, especially as I grow confident with knits. It sounds so grand to say that I'm "confident with knits," though really it's nothing special when you consider how forgiving a fabric it is! *wink* At any rate, leggings have been coming off the assembly line lately, since I find them perfect to pair with tunics and dresses that are now a little too short. Also, I can usually fit a pair on the leftover fabric from one of my tops, so the fabric is generally free.
I usually keep it simple -- a two-piece pattern with a hem at the bottom (sometimes pre-provided if I'm using an existing shirt) and a casing with elastic at the top. It's almost shamefully easy. The middle pair below has my favorite waistband, namely, a waistband casing that stitches right-side-together to the leggings and is topstitched down. It just looks so tidy!
The pair on the right was made from an incredibly soft Old Navy top I thrifted for $1 -- it was hopeless for me, but perfect for leggings. And I was even able to salvage the adorable double-layered, bobble-trimmed cap sleeves to use as ruffles.
Simple and gratifying. Now that's the kind of sewing I like!
So cute! I need to make some of these for my baby granddaughter. As soon as the humid hot weather is over!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diane! They're really a blast to make -- at first I thought it might be tedious to make such a "utilitarian" garment, but they go together so quickly that the sense of accomplishment far outweighs the tedium. :-)
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Shannon
Very cute. I too love leggings for my little girl. I have especially found them helpful post-potty training, as they provide a bit of modesty while being easier for small hands to pull up and down than tights.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keary! It's good to know that they'll be helpful for post-potty training, too, when we get to that stage. :-) I've been impressed by how flexible the sizing can be -- I guess waist sizes don't change a lot for toddlers, so Rosa's been able to wear some of her leggings for many months.
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Blessings,
Shannon