Milan
Sporty knit leggings with a bold contrast side stripe, a comfortable elastic waistband, and an optional stirrup strap that loops under the foot — an easy, stretchy layer for play, dance, or everyday wear.
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3 – 10 yrs Sizes included
0.62–0.88 m Main fabric, by size
150 cm Fabric width used
4 pcs Pattern pieces
Pattern descriptionSporty leggings with a striped edge
These leggings are cut close and stretchy, with a contrast stripe running down the side of each leg and a soft elastic waistband for all-day comfort. An optional stirrup strap loops under the foot for a snug, stay-put fit during play.
Sized from 3 to 10 years (98–140 cm height).
MaterialsWhat you'll need
Suggested fabrics
This pattern is made for elastic fabrics — light-weight cotton lycra jersey or biflex fabric work best, giving the leggings enough stretch and recovery to move with an active child.
For the side stripes, choose a contrasting fabric. Optionally, dress the stripes up further with a decorative strap.
Also needed
- Elastic – for the waistband, length noted on the pattern pieces
- Contrast fabric – for the side stripes
- Decorative strap (optional) – to trim the side stripes
- Threads to match the fabric
Fabric consumption
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| Height (cm) | 98 3 y | 104 4 y | 110 5 y | 116 6 yMOST PICKED | 122 7 y | 128 8 y | 134 9 y | 140 10 y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main fabric fabric width 150 cm / 59.05" | 0.62 m 24.41" | 0.64 m 25.2" | 0.68 m 26.77" | 0.72 m 28.35" | 0.76 m 29.92" | 0.8 m 31.5" | 0.84 m 33.07" | 0.88 m 34.65" |
When buying fabric, keep in mind that the material can shrink, so take a margin of 5–10%. You'll also need elastic for the waistband — its length is indicated on the pattern pieces.
Cutting listSpecification
| Pattern piece | Pcs. |
|---|---|
| Main fabric | |
| 1 — Back pant leg | 2 |
| 2 — Front pant leg | 2 |
| 3 — Waistband | 1 |
| 4 — Stripe | 2 |
Layout of pieces on fabric
For all sizes, with a fabric width of 150 cm (59.05")
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”All our patterns already contain seam allowances.
Step by stepSewing instructions
Description of tailoring
19 steps- 1
Lay the front, back details and stripe on the table as they should be sewn.
- 2
Pin the front pant detail to the stripe, right sides together.
- 3
Then pin the back pant detail to the other side of the stripe, right sides together.
- 4
Serge it. Press the seam allowances to the front and back details.
- 5
Mark the folding line — 2 cm from the edge. Fold and press.
- 6
Sew the folded allowance in place, using any stretching seam or a twin needle.
- 7
Cut off the excess allowance and press it.
- 8
Mark the placement for the decorative strap. Its length equals the length of the leg plus the length of the strap that goes over the foot.
- 9
Pin the decorative strap along the marked line. Sew in place. Press it.
- 10
Fold the pants in half and pin along the inseam, right sides together. Serge it. Press the seam allowances to the back.
- 11
Turn one pant leg right side out and insert it into the other, right sides together. Pin along the crotch, aligning the notches. Serge it.
- 12
Fold the elastic in half and stitch it into a ring.
- 13
Fold the waistband in half and stitch its short edges.
- 14
Divide the elastic and the waistband into 4 equal parts. Leave marks.
- 15
Fold the waistband in half, wrong sides together, and press it.
- 16
Insert the elastic into the waistband, basting if needed. Pin the waistband to the upper edge of the leggings, right sides together, matching the marks.
- 17
Serge in place. Press the seam allowances toward the leggings.
- 18
Measure the foot strap, pin it, and stitch several times to fix it in place.
- 19
Press one more time.
Finishing Leggings are ready!
