How do you draft a pants pattern from measurements?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6uCc0o0daY
How do I draft my own trouser patterns?
- Take your pattern paper and down one edge, draw a vertical line the same length as the distance from your waist to your ankle.
- On that vertical line, mark on your waist (that's at the top), distance from waist to hips, your rise, and waist to knee.
- Now you're going to draw on the horizontal lines.
How do you make high quality leggings?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pJr8dsAmhc
How do you make your own leggings?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfpoxQWnl04
Which fabric is best for leggings?
The Polyester Ones: Polyester is the most popular choice for activewear leggings because of its water resistant and sweat wicking feature. Also, fabric of polyester is such that it ensure zero see-through and super comfort and style. You definitely should go with this one!
How much fabric does it take to make a pair of leggings?
A stretch fabric works best for making leggings, so opt for a stretch jersey, spandex, rayon with lycra, or some other type of stretchy fabric. You will need about 2 to 3 yards (1.8 to 2.7 m) of fabric depending on your size.
Can you make your own leggings?
You can find leggings in just about any clothing store, but you may want to make your own for a custom fit or a unique design. To make your own leggings, you will need some basic sewing skills, a sewing machine, and a few other special materials.
Are leggings easy to sew?
Wear them in wool, jersey, lycra, stripes, prints and lightweight for summer. Leggings are versatile and an essential part of your wardrobe. This is a quick and easy sew and once you have your pattern to keep, you can run up a new pair of leggings whenever you like in whatever fabric you like.
How much material do I need to make leggings?
- About 1 ½ yards of nice stretchy knit fabric, like cotton/Lycra jersey.
- About 1 ½ yards of cheaper stretchy knit fabric, like cotton/Lycra jersey (for the muslin).
- All-purpose thread to match.
- Pins.
- Scissors (for fabric)
- Sewing machine.