Seriously, thank you for pointing out which needles, types of fabric and why you are using them! There are sooooooo many videos that don't say these sorts of important tidbits and it makes being a beginners life hard!
No, Seriously thank you for making a video that ANYONE can understand. After watching tons of others that are a pain to watch, you are a breath of fresh air!
I have been sewing for years and this is the first tutorial I’ve found that makes sewing leggings without a store purchased pattern easy as pie. I’m in love! 😍 I’m extra tall and I’m thick so clothes pants cost me a fortune. Now I can make my own in colors I like. Thank you so much, girly. I’m now a fan and I’ve subscribed.
I found you last evening and all I can say is you are totally awesome! I am 71, haven't sewed for 32 years and am starting anew. However, I learned more from you last night and this morning than I knew for my first 20 years of sewing. I never had instructions so just "faked" it but still made some pretty gorgeous things. Now I have the confidence, after watching just a couple of your tutorials, to really start creating the beautiful things I've been dreaming of, both for the new baby (first of her generation) born four weeks early on Cinco de Mayo (even though we aren't Hispanic I love Cinco de Mayo -- it's way cool) and her cohorts as they come along. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping an old lady find joy and purpose in her life!
Its lovely to see a person learning to sew at 71.I am 60 I thought it was waste of time then I saw you and new I was not wasting my time. thanks you helped me too.
Thank you!! Great tutorial. I made leggings for my daughter as my very first sewing project and thanks to you they came out great! I'm never buying leggings again!
Wow, Vanessa, I have never been moved to write a comment on RUclips before. Your video was terrific on so many levels. Every thing was covered perfectly and really well thought out! From your most excellent explanation of how and why of materials needed and the step by step process of laying out, cutting, pining and sewing!! AND you didn't make us watch you put in every pin in slow-mo! It might be nice to show how to put in a one pin for those who really don't know, but most of us who choose to watch a video like yours know would know that. You gave all the information to really go out and DO! And I will! You exude energy, enthusiasm and excitement with out being Manic! Brava! Kudus and Wild Blessings! Can't wait to go view your other sites and projects.
+TheCraftyGemini I agree with +mrmccaa i am studying fashion design and your videos are helping a lot. so much more detailed and explanatory. Thank you for sharing
Vanessa, Im 62, I am a sewer of clothes, & patchwork; but after 8 years watching you, you explain STILL so well. You are organised and make it look simple. I'm doing these now, as I shy away from stretch fabrics..thanks very much! Marietta Australia
Thank you so so much for such an informative, yet simple tutorial! I’ve read sewing books, seen other videos, looked up online step by steps on how to make leggings but they always confused me. This is so thorough yet easy for me to understand!!
You are a great girl you know, I loved to listen to your clear explanations, very easy for beginners. I am a professional but I like to watch this kind of tutorials haha, funny to see how we work differently. Greetings from the Netherlands
OMGEE thank you so much! Boy do you make it look so easy to work with knits. There are so many things I want to make but I’ve been skittish because my machine “eats” the fabric. Now I finally know what the problem has been for decades! You are amazing! God bless, I will be following you and watching all of your videos- some of them I’m going to watch over and over to make sure I get it right.
I just now watched this 2013 video and am so impressed! I haven't been inspired to wear or make leggings until now. And thank goodness you're not a size 2 - - it would be discouraging for 99% of us and we wouldn't be inspired to make our own leggings. Thank you for your wonderful teaching ability and honesty.
I haven't even finished the video yet but I already love it! I've been searching for videos like this as I'm new to sewing, and I love how you included the type of needle needed and how thorough you were with your explanations. Will be following!
I really appreciate how you explain in sewing. I get so intimidated when I read the instructions of a pattern. Sometimes, I feel that the wording for patterns does not use language that I understand. Where as you use every day language and I feel confident. Thank You .
I’ve watched a lot of videos about sewing for cosplays and this video is by far the best one ive found! Super informative and great explanations I was always confused about which fabrics to use and what difference it’d make so I really appreciate your videos!
Been listening to and looking at sewing videos for the past 6 months, and this is, by FAR, the BEST! Never commented on a video before, but do not change a thing! I've subscribed and will be sharing. TY
You make the best sewing tutorials! I’ve sewn a few other projects from your videos and they turned out perfectly. I once sewed pajama bottoms from a Simplicity pattern and sewed two right pants legs! I won’t make that mistake using your video. Thank you!
I love how clear your instructions are, how well you enunciate, and how genuinely pleasant you are! You exude confidence and I seriously just felt all around more joyful from watching you in this video. Thanks for the tutorial!
Thank you so much for making this tutorial. It is by far the best one I have seen yet on how to make your own leggings without a store bought pattern. It also helps when trying to increase the size of store bought leggings that were too small. This totally frees you up to be able to buy smaller sizes and craft them to fit. Two thumbs up from this momma.
Thanks Gemini, i made these last year with with you, i just needed a refresher course, started to make my 🤶🎅presents I love working with you, life is so much better, when you make patterns There's no stress. Love you keep doing what you do. 👍👍👍👍👍🤶🎅
Mind Blown!!! I am not paying for a pattern or class to teach me how to make leggings after this because you have shown me just how easy it is. I have worn a hole in my favorite leggings in the thigh area and was becoming frustrated because I wasn't sure if the patterns available would fit my bodacious backside and long legs without being too short. I like mine to bunch just a bit over my ankles. They are made of the best quality fabric, but they are the best fitting and the most comfortable pair I own. Now I can remake them in a nicer stretch fabric. Thank you SO much for showing us just how easy it is to draft and create your own pattern!!!
Thank you so much for your clearly instructed video. I am still new to sewing with knits and have loads of questions. You answered one of my questions early on which was how to know placement of a pattern piece to get the stretch properly. Thank you so much!
Omg Vanessa I would love to see more of these tutorials on using your own clothes to make new clothes...this tutorials was easy to understand and I can't wait to duplicate it... please keep them coming...
VANESSA YOU DID A GREAT JOB EXPLAINING EACH STEP!!.THANK YOU!! BY WATCHING YOUR TUTORIAL I CAN DO THIS , INSTEAD BUYING ..I'M ABOUT TO ORDER SOME ELSATIC. i ALSO WANT TO MAKE A MATCHING TOP!!! I HAVE A LOT OF CHEAP FABRIC I CAN USE!! I'M SO GLAD I RAN ACROSS YOUR VIDEO!!
Started watching you with your organic gardening videos. I thought they were the best and I did not know that you were the crafty Gemini so I look at it too. Thank you for all your knowledge and insight into both worlds!
Ditto about the all the details that are so essential! I was about to give up on my machine thinking that I could never sew any knitted fabric because my machine would right away eat the fabric. Now I know I have to use the right needles and my walking foot. I'm going to give it another try. Thanks for your helpful tutorials!
Excellent video! I have to admit, my friend gave me a roll of that craft paper- I use it for EVERYTHING from sewing patterns to paintings- handy stuff! I've been using it for pajamas recently, you can mark a couple different sizes on it and sort of cut and pin- and then you get everybody's jammies handled S - L. Similar to what we're doing here. Again thank you for your video. :)
I think yours may be the first tutorial I've encountered here mentions the presser foot, needle, fabric content, stitch, etc.--all the (very necessary) little details everyone else seems to take for granted. I've wistfully watched many a DIY video without ever taking on a project of my own simply because without that info I have no idea where to start. Thank you.
I was wondering if i could use the serger to make these leggings. Thank you for your wonderfully explained video and I have chosen your method of making my own pattern.
I love your tutorials. Very clear and it helped me not to be so afraid of stretch fabric. I'm going to use this tutorial to try my first pair of leggings.
Love these! I personally don’t wear them but my granddaughter is going to have a rainbow of colors! Just an FYI, I understand your line marked ‘stretch’ however, instead there should be a line running from the top to the bottom (about 12”-18”). Each end of the line is then measured to the fold and adjusted so they are both the same distance. This ensures your pattern is on the ‘strait of grain’. And the width of the garment will still be going with the ‘stretch’ of the fabric. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas!
Thank you soo much for this tutorial! As a beginner of sewing this video saved me soo much, dropped it my stress level down real quick! Thanks again for such an amazing tutorial!
Thanks Vanessa. I've learned to make pj from your video and every time I need a review ( don't make a lot of pants) I just have to refer back to this video. Love it. Lots of clear info for a novice like me. Blessings.
well, itis very nice learning from you, but you didn't mention how to do the front and back parts, so i cut two panels of the same and it won't fit properly.
Thank You! I just bought a sewing machine, and thought I would need to get a serger to make knits. Knowing I just need a walking foot and ball point needles is wonderful. A lot cheaper than getting a serger. I will be making leggings soon! Have subscribed!
I wanted to make a leggings from a long time, and you made that wish come true! And your tutorials are very clear and easy to understand.I pray to God that you'll get more strength to do more videos like this. Thanks so much.
Yes thank you for teaching us about the needles needed to sew with the material...I just purchase my first spandex material and I am excited to try and make my own leggin's...I need certain colors for the tie wrap shirts I make...Thank you ...
oh my thank you from the bottom of my heart for this, really will help me as i have lost a ton of weight and now need new clothes that fit now i feel more comfy making my own
Thank you! I have searched for a legging tutorial that I could understand. I wanted to use my serger - but I will use my sewing machine following these instructions. You are clear and concise in your instructions and you give them with a smile. I appreciate it. You have a new follower.
I have 2 hours to make a pair of lime green leggings for my high school son for a costume....this video gives me the confidence to do it quickly...you rock!
I love all your videos. Your instructions are always so clear and informational. I have really learned so much about sewing and have been inspired by your videos. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us.
Great video. I am so excited to get a clear and easy project. Better yet I am going to make a few pair for Christmas gifts. I will just need to adjust slightly from my pattern to allow it to fit someone who is a tad bit larger than I am. Thank you!
Vanessa you are a delight to watch, and a wonderful teacher. I enjoy all your videos immensely. Could you possibly do tutorial for us, on circular shorts. I’ve seen a few but don’t understand any of the lovely Ladies as they don’t speak English. My little young Ladies said ask Vanessa, she’ll know how to do it. Hope you don’t think I’m imposing on you. Thank you dear Lady. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for explaining it this well! I bought a pattern and it wanted me to sew it differently than I've seen others do it. But you did exactly what my pattern told me to do so now I finally understand^^
you really take the time to explain what you are doing!! I love ur videos. I understand a little bit more about sewing and a lot more excited to learn more. Thanks doll!
I'm only 11 years old and I made my own pants using this tutorial and it was super easy! I highly recommend this tutorial to any beginner out there!♥ Tip- if you don't have the pattern making paper, you can use gift wrapping paper (not tissue paper)
I just love how clear and concise your directions are. I have pj pants that I by larger because I'm big in the hips. Always with a drawstring. However the way they made the waistband area is something more that needs help. They used a 2 inch wide elastic but didn't take the extra time to double sew it and now it's rolling. Can I fix it without ripping out the entire band or can I sew over the outside and fix it? Thanks, Dawn
Sis u were born to teach! I’ve been sewing for a while now but u taught me at LEAST 5 mistakes I’m making!!!! great vid and thank u so much #newsubbie!!!!
Now I know where I've been going wrong!! Oh my thank you so much for uploading all your videos, you have really inspired me to get my sewing machine back out again!!
Vanessa, once again you are outstanding! I enjoy all of your videos, and your instructions are always very detailed but concise, and not boring. Thank you for all you do, and keep up the good work.. I've sewn for years, but your instructions are much more interesting than when I learned how to sew.
Thank you so much!! I made some leggings for my daughter, but I really like your way of sewing it vs the other video. I will be using your method of sewing the crotch first for my own leggings that I'm working on now! So glad I saw this video!!
Thanks! You move fast! I followed it all! I'm a total legging convert these days. I hope my old Bernina 730 Record has a walking foot, (I don't think it does, I wonder how necessary it is) because the only walking foot machine I have is a really heavy duty one.
Dear Wanessa, I use walking foot with double needle to sew the bar and put the rubber band. It is very good too. It is excellent for stretch fabrics. Sorry about my english. I love your job. Kss
I have always experienced anxiety when it comes to sewing. It is really silly. I have sky-dived, scuba dived in the Atlantic ocean, I mountain bike etc... but sewing, YIKES! I have been wanting to venture into sewing and make my own leggings because they cost too much for cheap products when buying. I feel your video is so helpful and will lessen my anxiety about trying to sew my own leggings. Thank you!
I am subscribing like NOW. I need tutorials from someone who’s similar to my body type who’s showing how she makes her own clothes. I feel so much better about tackling this project after watching this video!
THANK YOU A GAZILLION TIMES FOR THIS SIMPLE,,,,,very simple.....PATTERN, I have been looking for this for a very long time. You are the best...thanks so much.
Ok, a year later, I ask again busy lady, the gray open cardigan, is it a pattern I can purchase? Your video is my go to now for leggings, I have recommended it to many sewers! Congrats on the new venture with a new channel!
Thank you SOOOO much for this video. I wear these all the time and love to work out at home in these. They can get expensive at the store so now I can make my own. :)
Thank you so much for the video, I just started running and want to make my own leggings. The one question I have is I have a larger rear end, how to you adjust for that in the pattern?
Vanessa, I just want to thank you for all the videos. I am a quilter but after watching these videos, I am so going to try the leggings. keep the videos coming :)
Start with a piece longer than what you would normally need. I buy elastic on a roll so I always have tons. But something like 1.5 yards would work. I tug on the elastic as I sew and then cut off whatever I don't need when I get all around the waistband.
HI Vanessa! Ive seen all your videos, at least once! I'm in my late 50s and Im a size 8 (quite small).....I love patchwork..but needed this video as we will be doing a lot of caravaning and I'll need wash and wear clothes. I saw this one again! and ADORE it! You are just Terrific! Hugs from Brisbane!
I'm truly a sewing rookie, I mean I'm still learning my machine lol...Sooo thank for this tutorial although far above my talents, I am definitely encouraged and inspired. :) Thx!
Thank you so much for the tutorial- very clear and easy to understand! so happy i found your channel especially now that I am saving up for my first sewing machine! will definitely learn a lot of techniques from your videos.
Seriously, thank you for pointing out which needles, types of fabric and why you are using them! There are sooooooo many videos that don't say these sorts of important tidbits and it makes being a beginners life hard!
Savanna Kraft
I Was wondering the same
Savanna Kraft I agree! She has been very thorough and detailed! I’m 50 and she’s teaching me things I didn’t know ♥️
No, Seriously thank you for making a video that ANYONE can understand. After watching tons of others that are a pain to watch, you are a breath of fresh air!
I have been sewing for over 50 years but I have been enjoying your tutorials.
I have been sewing for years and this is the first tutorial I’ve found that makes sewing leggings without a store purchased pattern easy as pie. I’m in love! 😍 I’m extra tall and I’m thick so clothes pants cost me a fortune. Now I can make my own in colors I like. Thank you so much, girly. I’m now a fan and I’ve subscribed.
I found you last evening and all I can say is you are totally awesome! I am 71, haven't sewed for 32 years and am starting anew. However, I learned more from you last night and this morning than I knew for my first 20 years of sewing. I never had instructions so just "faked" it but still made some pretty gorgeous things. Now I have the confidence, after watching just a couple of your tutorials, to really start creating the beautiful things I've been dreaming of, both for the new baby (first of her generation) born four weeks early on Cinco de Mayo (even though we aren't Hispanic I love Cinco de Mayo -- it's way cool) and her cohorts as they come along. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping an old lady find joy and purpose in her life!
Glad to help! Keep on sewing, Gail! Thanks for stopping by.. :)
Gail you are inspiration to me. :)
Its lovely to see a person learning to sew at 71.I am 60 I thought it was waste of time then I saw you and new I was not wasting my time. thanks you helped me too.
Such an inspiration!
Gail Dolly Aww this is so sweet!
Thank you!! Great tutorial. I made leggings for my daughter as my very first sewing project and thanks to you they came out great! I'm never buying leggings again!
Wow, Vanessa, I have never been moved to write a comment on RUclips before. Your video was terrific on so many levels. Every thing was covered perfectly and really well thought out! From your most excellent explanation of how and why of materials needed and the step by step process of laying out, cutting, pining and sewing!! AND you didn't make us watch you put in every pin in slow-mo! It might be nice to show how to put in a one pin for those who really don't know, but most of us who choose to watch a video like yours know would know that. You gave all the information to really go out and DO! And I will! You exude energy, enthusiasm and excitement with out being Manic! Brava! Kudus and Wild Blessings! Can't wait to go view your other sites and projects.
mrmccaa Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I have over 300 video tutorials so I'm sure you'll find something else to try! Happy sewing!
+TheCraftyGemini I agree with +mrmccaa i am studying fashion design and your videos are helping a lot. so much more detailed and explanatory. Thank you for sharing
Perfectly stated!
Vanessa, Im 62, I am a sewer of clothes, & patchwork; but after 8 years watching you, you explain STILL so well. You are organised and make it look simple. I'm doing these now, as I shy away from stretch fabrics..thanks very much! Marietta Australia
I finally made a pair and I love them Thank you so much for sharing and explaining so easy 😍😍😍
Lovvvve this!! No music, not too loud or lengthy, just direct, clear explaining, and sooooo helpful. I’m so grateful to you & subscribed ❤️
wow, you have such an easy to listen to voice and your personality is so uplifting, i dont feel like yawning when im listening to you. Great tutorial!
I yawned when I read this comment because you said yen in it lol
Yawn*
LOL
breyerandhorsegirl 1 lol i thought i was the only one who had that problem
breyerandhorsegirl 1 lol I didn't yawn, then did when I read your comment!
Thank you for this video. Im still struggling to learn to sew and watching this really helped me not be so scared of elastic ! :) GREAT TUTORIAL
You are the best teacher ever,,,and so easy,,,,,,,,thanks so much
Thank you so so much for such an informative, yet simple tutorial! I’ve read sewing books, seen other videos, looked up online step by steps on how to make leggings but they always confused me. This is so thorough yet easy for me to understand!!
You are a great girl you know, I loved to listen to your clear explanations, very easy for beginners. I am a professional but I like to watch this kind of tutorials haha, funny to see how we work differently. Greetings from the Netherlands
OMGEE thank you so much! Boy do you make it look so easy to work with knits. There are so many things I want to make but I’ve been skittish because my machine “eats” the fabric. Now I finally know what the problem has been for decades! You are amazing! God bless, I will be following you and watching all of your videos- some of them I’m going to watch over and over to make sure I get it right.
I just now watched this 2013 video and am so impressed! I haven't been inspired to wear or make leggings until now. And thank goodness you're not a size 2 - - it would be discouraging for 99% of us and we wouldn't be inspired to make our own leggings. Thank you for your wonderful teaching ability and honesty.
Was thinking the same thing! That part is ESSENTIAL! Can't begin to stress how important that is!!!
I haven't even finished the video yet but I already love it! I've been searching for videos like this as I'm new to sewing, and I love how you included the type of needle needed and how thorough you were with your explanations. Will be following!
I really appreciate how you explain in sewing. I get so intimidated when I read the instructions of a pattern. Sometimes, I feel that the wording for patterns does not use language that I understand. Where as you use every day language and I feel confident. Thank You .
I’ve watched a lot of videos about sewing for cosplays and this video is by far the best one ive found! Super informative and great explanations I was always confused about which fabrics to use and what difference it’d make so I really appreciate your videos!
Been listening to and looking at sewing videos for the past 6 months, and this is, by FAR, the BEST! Never commented on a video before, but do not change a thing! I've subscribed and will be sharing. TY
You make the best sewing tutorials! I’ve sewn a few other projects from your videos and they turned out perfectly. I once sewed pajama bottoms from a Simplicity pattern and sewed two right pants legs! I won’t make that mistake using your video. Thank you!
I love how clear your instructions are, how well you enunciate, and how genuinely pleasant you are! You exude confidence and I seriously just felt all around more joyful from watching you in this video. Thanks for the tutorial!
Thank you so much for making this tutorial. It is by far the best one I have seen yet on how to make your own leggings without a store bought pattern. It also helps when trying to increase the size of store bought leggings that were too small. This totally frees you up to be able to buy smaller sizes and craft them to fit. Two thumbs up from this momma.
Thanks Gemini, i made these last year with with you, i just needed a refresher course, started to make my 🤶🎅presents
I love working with you, life is so much better, when you make patterns
There's no stress. Love you keep doing what you do. 👍👍👍👍👍🤶🎅
Hi, I have been sewing nearly all my life (over 55 years) and I just want you to know I picked up some very useful tecniques. Thanks
Mind Blown!!! I am not paying for a pattern or class to teach me how to make leggings after this because you have shown me just how easy it is. I have worn a hole in my favorite leggings in the thigh area and was becoming frustrated because I wasn't sure if the patterns available would fit my bodacious backside and long legs without being too short. I like mine to bunch just a bit over my ankles. They are made of the best quality fabric, but they are the best fitting and the most comfortable pair I own. Now I can remake them in a nicer stretch fabric. Thank you SO much for showing us just how easy it is to draft and create your own pattern!!!
I just made some leggings with nightmare before Christmas on them and I love them!!! Thank you so much for making this tutorial!
Thank you so much for your clearly instructed video. I am still new to sewing with knits and have loads of questions. You answered one of my questions early on which was how to know placement of a pattern piece to get the stretch properly. Thank you so much!
Omg Vanessa I would love to see more of these tutorials on using your own clothes to make new clothes...this tutorials was easy to understand and I can't wait to duplicate it... please keep them coming...
I see you made this 7 years ago and it is still an amazing video and very helpful to a beginner sewer. I really really appreciated seeing this
You have a great way of explaining things. Really enjoyed this video!
VANESSA YOU DID A GREAT JOB EXPLAINING EACH STEP!!.THANK YOU!! BY WATCHING YOUR TUTORIAL I CAN DO THIS , INSTEAD BUYING ..I'M ABOUT TO ORDER SOME ELSATIC. i ALSO WANT TO MAKE A MATCHING TOP!!! I HAVE A LOT OF CHEAP FABRIC I CAN USE!! I'M SO GLAD I RAN ACROSS YOUR VIDEO!!
Thank you so much. First I almost give up to sew my spandex fabric but when I found your video... It's help me alot. Thank you so much.
Started watching you with your organic gardening videos. I thought they were the best and I did not know that you were the crafty Gemini so I look at it too. Thank you for all your knowledge and insight into both worlds!
Ditto about the all the details that are so essential! I was about to give up on my machine thinking that I could never sew any knitted fabric because my machine would right away eat the fabric. Now I know I have to use the right needles and my walking foot. I'm going to give it another try. Thanks for your helpful tutorials!
I like your teaching style. You get to the point without wasting lots of time. I learned a lot.Thank you so very much!!
Excellent video! I have to admit, my friend gave me a roll of that craft paper- I use it for EVERYTHING from sewing patterns to paintings- handy stuff! I've been using it for pajamas recently, you can mark a couple different sizes on it and sort of cut and pin- and then you get everybody's jammies handled S - L. Similar to what we're doing here. Again thank you for your video. :)
I think yours may be the first tutorial I've encountered here mentions the presser foot, needle, fabric content, stitch, etc.--all the (very necessary) little details everyone else seems to take for granted. I've wistfully watched many a DIY video without ever taking on a project of my own simply because without that info I have no idea where to start. Thank you.
I was given a Brother sewing machine for Christmas and you have given me so many things to make, I can not wait to try it out, thank you...Kim...
You make things look so easy. You are well spoken and a great teacher.
I was wondering if i could use the serger to make these leggings. Thank you for your wonderfully explained video and I have chosen your method of making my own pattern.
I love your tutorials. Very clear and it helped me not to be so afraid of stretch fabric. I'm going to use this tutorial to try my first pair of leggings.
Love these! I personally don’t wear them but my granddaughter is going to have a rainbow of colors! Just an FYI, I understand your line marked ‘stretch’ however, instead there should be a line running from the top to the bottom (about 12”-18”). Each end of the line is then measured to the fold and adjusted so they are both the same distance. This ensures your pattern is on the ‘strait of grain’. And the width of the garment will still be going with the ‘stretch’ of the fabric. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas!
Thank God I found this video. It answers all my questions about making leggings. Thank You!
Great video! I just made stretch knit maternity pants with a fold over skirt. Its the first time I've made pants that didn't come out wonky! Thanks!
Thank you soo much for this tutorial! As a beginner of sewing this video saved me soo much, dropped it my stress level down real quick! Thanks again for such an amazing tutorial!
Thanks Vanessa. I've learned to make pj from your video and every time I need a review ( don't make a lot of pants) I just have to refer back to this video. Love it. Lots of clear info for a novice like me. Blessings.
well, itis very nice learning from you, but you didn't mention how to do the front and back parts, so i cut two panels of the same and it won't fit properly.
Thank you Vanessa!!! I just finished making my first pair of leggins and I am amazed!!! More clothing here I come!!!
Yay! Glad to hear it! Keep up the great work! :)
Thank You! I just bought a sewing machine, and thought I would need to get a serger to make knits. Knowing I just need a walking foot and ball point needles is wonderful. A lot cheaper than getting a serger. I will be making leggings soon! Have subscribed!
I wanted to make a leggings from a long time, and you made that wish come true! And your tutorials are very clear and easy to understand.I pray to God that you'll get more strength to do more videos like this. Thanks so much.
Yes thank you for teaching us about the needles needed to sew with the material...I just purchase my first spandex material and I am excited to try and make my own leggin's...I need certain colors for the tie wrap shirts I make...Thank you ...
I love your tutorials. This is the second one I have watched and you have me hooked. You are so informative. Thank you!
oh my thank you from the bottom of my heart for this, really will help me as i have lost a ton of weight and now need new clothes that fit now i feel more comfy making my own
Went to Walmart yesterday and tried a pair on. Why havent I dont this sooner. Love them...so soft and comfy
Thank you for this tutorial. I bought red stretch corduroy for leggings. I got so many good tips from you. Thank you.
Thank you! I have searched for a legging tutorial that I could understand. I wanted to use my serger - but I will use my sewing machine following these instructions. You are clear and concise in your instructions and you give them with a smile. I appreciate it. You have a new follower.
I have 2 hours to make a pair of lime green leggings for my high school son for a costume....this video gives me the confidence to do it quickly...you rock!
I love all your videos. Your instructions are always so clear and informational. I have really learned so much about sewing and have been inspired by your videos. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us.
Great video. I am so excited to get a clear and easy project. Better yet I am going to make a few pair for Christmas gifts. I will just need to adjust slightly from my pattern to allow it to fit someone who is a tad bit larger than I am. Thank you!
Vanessa you are a delight to watch, and a wonderful teacher. I enjoy all your videos immensely. Could you possibly do tutorial for us, on circular shorts. I’ve seen a few but don’t understand any of the lovely Ladies as they don’t speak English. My little young Ladies said ask Vanessa, she’ll know how to do it. Hope you don’t think I’m imposing on you. Thank you dear Lady. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for explaining it this well! I bought a pattern and it wanted me to sew it differently than I've seen others do it. But you did exactly what my pattern told me to do so now I finally understand^^
you really take the time to explain what you are doing!! I love ur videos. I understand a little bit more about sewing and a lot more excited to learn more. Thanks doll!
I'm only 11 years old and I made my own pants using this tutorial and it was super easy! I highly recommend this tutorial to any beginner out there!♥
Tip- if you don't have the pattern making paper, you can use gift wrapping paper (not tissue paper)
Your tutorials are phenomenal! So thorough yet concise. I actually feel like I can do this!
I just love how clear and concise your directions are. I have pj pants that I by larger because I'm big in the hips. Always with a drawstring. However the way they made the waistband area is something more that needs help. They used a 2 inch wide elastic but didn't take the extra time to double sew it and now it's rolling. Can I fix it without ripping out the entire band or can I sew over the outside and fix it? Thanks, Dawn
This video was EXTREMELY helpful! I made leggings for a costume and this was the best video I found. You made this SUPER easy.
So happy I found your video, You explained things so well and I love how you show all the tools needed to get the project done. Thank You!
Sis u were born to teach! I’ve been sewing for a while now but u taught me at LEAST 5 mistakes I’m making!!!! great vid and thank u so much #newsubbie!!!!
Yay someone my body type making sewing tutorials I love you!
Now I know where I've been going wrong!! Oh my thank you so much for uploading all your videos, you have really inspired me to get my sewing machine back out again!!
Vanessa, once again you are outstanding! I enjoy all of your videos, and your instructions are always very detailed but concise, and not boring. Thank you for all you do, and keep up the good work.. I've sewn for years, but your instructions are much more interesting than when I learned how to sew.
thank you so much for this tutorial!!!!!!!!! i made some leggings, the first clothes i've kind of ever made, and they turned out super well!!!
I have watch many sewing tutorials and they all waste fabric which I think it's expensive.
but I love it how you like saving fabrics.
Thank you so much!! I made some leggings for my daughter, but I really like your way of sewing it vs the other video. I will be using your method of sewing the crotch first for my own leggings that I'm working on now! So glad I saw this video!!
Thanks! You move fast! I followed it all! I'm a total legging convert these days. I hope my old Bernina 730 Record has a walking foot, (I don't think it does, I wonder how necessary it is) because the only walking foot machine I have is a really heavy duty one.
Dear Wanessa, I use walking foot with double needle to sew the bar and put the rubber band. It is very good too. It is excellent for stretch fabrics. Sorry about my english. I love your job. Kss
I have always experienced anxiety when it comes to sewing. It is really silly. I have sky-dived, scuba dived in the Atlantic ocean, I mountain bike etc... but sewing, YIKES! I have been wanting to venture into sewing and make my own leggings because they cost too much for cheap products when buying. I feel your video is so helpful and will lessen my anxiety about trying to sew my own leggings. Thank you!
Who taught you how to sew and how long have you been sewing? you are a great teacher. I am going to try this as my first clothing project!
I am subscribing like NOW. I need tutorials from someone who’s similar to my body type who’s showing how she makes her own clothes. I feel so much better about tackling this project after watching this video!
love it
i made the pants in like an hour! it was so easy and simple, thanks do much
I love it....glad I found your tutorial on MiMi G blog. Between the both of your guys I will love sewing.
I love this tutorial! I will be making my first pair of leggings tomorrow. I'm super excited.
Awesome! I just made zebra leggings for my daughters costume! Didn't have to buy a pattern and was done in 10 minutes! Thanks!
THANK YOU A GAZILLION TIMES FOR THIS SIMPLE,,,,,very simple.....PATTERN, I have been looking for this for a very long time. You are the best...thanks so much.
Ok, a year later, I ask again busy lady, the gray open cardigan, is it a pattern I can purchase?
Your video is my go to now for leggings, I have recommended it to many sewers! Congrats on the new venture with a new channel!
Thank you SOOOO much for this video. I wear these all the time and love to work out at home in these. They can get expensive at the store so now I can make my own. :)
Thank you so much for the video, I just started running and want to make my own leggings. The one question I have is I have a larger rear end, how to you adjust for that in the pattern?
Vanessa, I just want to thank you for all the videos. I am a quilter but after watching these videos, I am so going to try the leggings. keep the videos coming :)
I just made leggings today following your tutorial, and I’m so happy with them! I want to make more :) Thank you so much!!
I am so glad I found you. Thank you for such a good video and explanation. I was stuck with my leggings 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Start with a piece longer than what you would normally need. I buy elastic on a roll so I always have tons. But something like 1.5 yards would work. I tug on the elastic as I sew and then cut off whatever I don't need when I get all around the waistband.
One day I'll get a sewing machine and make my own clothes, thanks for this tutorial, love your videos!
HI Vanessa! Ive seen all your videos, at least once! I'm in my late 50s and Im a size 8 (quite small).....I love patchwork..but needed this video as we will be doing a lot of caravaning and I'll need wash and wear clothes. I saw this one again! and ADORE it! You are just Terrific! Hugs from Brisbane!
I'm truly a sewing rookie, I mean I'm still learning my machine lol...Sooo thank for this tutorial although far above my talents, I am definitely encouraged and inspired. :) Thx!
Thank you so much for this video. I'm relearning to sew this year and you teach so well!!
Thank you so much for the tutorial- very clear and easy to understand! so happy i found your channel especially now that I am saving up for my first sewing machine! will definitely learn a lot of techniques from your videos.
Very well done girl! Have been making leggings for me and daughter ....love the tutorial.