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1. 

   

   Start off with a pattern. This shows you how to make the measurements you need to make your own pattern. If you don't want to go through the trouble, you can simply buy a pattern.
   
   I used McCall's M5759 pattern and made a few minor adjustments

2. 

   

   Fold your fabric length wise with both the right sides facing up so that you can make two identical pieces.
   
   Lay the pattern in the middle of the fabric.




3. 

   

   Pin the pattern to the fabric

4. 

   

   Cut around the pattern. I kept some length to the legs because I wanted the leggings to go down to my ankles.




5. 

   

   Separate the two leg pieces and fold each of them in half length wise with the right sides facing in.
   
   pin the edges
   
   

6. 

   

   Sew the inner leg edges of each leg using a double stitched seam

7. 

   

   Stop sewing right before you get to the crotch on each leg.

8. 

   

   Press the seam allowances of each leg

9. 

   

   Now you have 2 legs with pressed seam allowances

10. 

    

    Fold one of the legs right side out.

11. 

    

    You have turned one leg right side out. Slip it into the remaining leg.

12. 

    

    Stitch around the crotch using a Double Stitched seam.
    
    Press seam allowances

13. 

    

    Pull the leg out of the other and now it's time to make the band
    
    Fold the upper edge of leggings inside along the fold line.

14. 

    

    Press the Fold

15. 

    

    Stitch along the fold line leaving a small opening to fit the elastic into.

16. 

    

    Measure your waist line and add 2 inches onto the band.
    
    Put a safety pin through the elastic band and pull it through the waist line

17. 

    

    Pull it through until it comes out the other side

18. 

    

    Sew the elastic together and sew the opening of the waist band up.

19. 

    

    Fold your leggings right side out and try them on!

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