Sports Shorts & Leggings Sewing Pattern

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Need a versatile shorts and leggings sewing pattern to complete your workout wardrobe? The Sports Shorts and Leggings sewing pattern gives you plenty of options as you can make leggings, shorts, and shorts over leggings of different lengths. The curved side seam shorts are gathered slightly into the waist with bound seams and an exposed elastic waistband. The one seam leggings have four length options; shorts, mid-thigh, mid-calf, or full length. Join the shorts and leggings together at the waist for that perfect combined look.

Instant download digital sewing pattern. Includes Women’s sizes 1-10 & Women’s Curvy sizes 6C-15C.

Options

      • Four legging length options: short, mid-thigh, mid-calf, and long
      • Option to sew shorts and leggings into one garment

Features

      • Beginner friendly
      • Shorts have gathered waist
      • Leggings have one seam
      • Packed with pro tips and expert advice
      • Includes full size, print-at-home pattern pieces
      • Includes step-by-step tutorial with photos
      • Instant-download digital sewing pattern
Leggings Fabric - These leggings are designed for 4-way stretch knit fabrics with 5-12% lycra/elastane to create a snug fit. Lycra gives extra stretch and has great recovery. Great choices are cotton lycra, nylon lycra, jersey polyester lycra. Increasing the amount of lycra/elastane will provide a tigher, more compression feel to the fit. To achieve compression fit, we recommend 18-10% lycra/elastane. Sports Shorts Fabric – The shorts can be made in a lightweight cotton or a stretch fabric, or even a rayon, airtex or mesh fabric.

* If you are using a narrower fabric, a directional print, or a fabric with nap you may need more. 

** Make sure to wash, dry, and press all fabrics before cutting out in case they shrink. 

You will also need: 

• Waistband Elastic - Minimum width of 1 inch wide, however different widths can be used to create different looks. Approximately 1.3 yards will be sufficient for sizes 1-10, and 2 yards will be sufficient for sizes 6C-15C.

•  ½ inch wide Double Fold Bias Binding - approximately 5 yards will be sufficient for all sizes. NOTE - This is only needed for the Sports Shorts. You can use a knit binding for knit Shorts or a woven binding for woven Shorts.

• Thread to match.

Tools
  • Sewing machine
  • Scissors
  • Pins or clips
  • Cutting Mat
  • Tape Measure
  • Serger/Overlocker is option but is not required.

FAQs

How do PDF/ digital patterns work? Simply download, print, and sew. You’ll need a free Adobe Acrobat reader program and any home printer (or a nearby copy shop for A0 printing). Once you’ve printed the pieces, tape or glue them together. You’ll find an easy-to-follow how-to guide inside the pattern instructions, plus support in our Facebook group.

The trim-free pattern comes in A4 or US letter printable sizes and includes full pattern pieces and a detailed tutorial to guide you every step of the way. An A0 format (pattern pieces only) is also included should you wish to have your pattern printed professionally. PDF Layers allow you to select and print only the size/s you want/ need.

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“These leggings are such a quick and easy sew. They are very comfortable, too.”

Alexandria Phillip

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81 reviews for Sports Shorts & Leggings Sewing Pattern

  1. Jane Hand –

    Love this pattern, really very quick to construct. Sizing is spot on and instructions are clear and well illustrated.

  2. Katarina Vaclavikova –

    Wow!! What a great, super easy and quick pattern. I love it so much.

  3. Anna Belle –

    Shorts are simple and go together quickly. I size down RP patterns, and this one is no different.

  4. Kelly Tuttle –

    So fast & easy, and very comfortable! These are perfect for both casual & athletic wear, and could even be paired with the Strappy Cami for pajamas/loungewear.

  5. Diane Cullum –

    Super easy and quick to sew! I love the easy elastic waistband! The back rise fit me (that never happens)! I did have to shorten then a lot for my height.

  6. Nat Laskey –

    A quick, painless pattern for some basic but cute shorts.

  7. Emma Polley –

    I love leggings! This pair is so quick to whip up (less than half an hour to cut & sew) and are great for light exercise like yoga or walking.

  8. Shelley Clark –

    I love the finished product. This is such a useful pattern as you can make the shorts and leggings together or each one separately.

  9. Kat Churchill –

    Super quick sew, great fit and comfortable. A great addition to any wardrobe

  10. Haneke Peeters –

    Such a super easy pattern! Sewn up in just under an hour and it’s super comfy!

  11. Manuela Zender –

    Super easy and fast pattern. The leggings is super comfortable. Made my daughter a matching leggings.

  12. Luana Furlanetto –

    Very quick and easy sew and very pretty result. I can’t wait to wear them for yoga!

  13. Sarah Miller –

    This pattern is amazingly quick and easy! I made the leggings and they were super quick and turned out perfect! This is going to be a staple pattern for me! Workout motivation that is easy to make!

  14. Catherine Murdock –

    I love this pattern! It’s such a simple sew yet looks so professional ! I will be making a heap of these shorts for the gym that’s for sure.

  15. Cristy Alexandra –

    This was such a quick and easy sew. The fit is perfected they are so comfortable to wear. I’ll be making plenty more of these!

  16. Katarina Vaclavikova –

    Finally leggings that fit right and tight and are not like joggers. Very easy, quick to sew pattern. I will be making more for sure.

  17. Tiffany Amos –

    I love this quick and beginner friendly sew .. and the comfort level is a 10.. I may stay in them all year long ..lol. Thanks Rebecca Page.

  18. Joanne Castillo –

    Love these! Very quick and easy sew. Lets you work-out in style.

  19. Erica Triplett –

    LOOOOOVE these leggings! Quick, easy, and the perfect fit! I’m never going to use another leggings pattern again! Great job with these!

  20. Michelle Mason –

    Very simple to make and sewing took less than an hour and comfy to wear

  21. Agnes Robinson –

    This is such a lovely pattern and something everyone can use many times. I love it.

  22. Samantha Burton –

    Quick and easy make! I love the way they fit along with the elastic waistband. Super comfortable. Definitely can’t wait to make another pair!

  23. Amber Stefanick –

    These are the only leggings I will be making from now on! I have another pattern that I had been using, but I had to constantly pull them up all day. I never have to pull these up! The elastic waistband and where the waist sits makes it so they stay in place all day. They are so comfortable and such a quick easy sew.

  24. June Butchee –

    The Ladies Leggings are such a quick sew. They fit great and are so flattering. You can choose several lengths and make them in every color. I made capri length (mid-calf) for my daughter and several full length pairs for myself.

  25. Zoe Lawson –

    Fab sew! Super quick to whip a pair of custom leggings! (Took approx 15 minutes!) Never go pant-less again!!

  26. Tania Watson –

    I love this pattern as the shorts pattern is my go to for my summer running wardrobe. It’s really quick and easy to sew and I love the fact there are several different options.

  27. Terri Pettigrew –

    This is such a fun, quick, and easy sew. I love how easy this was sew and now I have a great custom pair of leggings to workout in. I must make more!

  28. Brandi Labonte –

    Versatile, simple, and oh-so-useful!

  29. Gabrielle Carisse –

    Super easy and fast sew. The elastic help the leggings hold well in place

  30. Frances Lancaster –

    The Ladies Sports Shorts and Leggings are a must-have pattern! Quick to sew and so many ways to customize for one-of-a-kind workout or casual wear.

  31. Sandy Simpson –

    This is such a lovely pattern. I usually struggle to find patterns that have enough rise at the center back to accommodate my rear but these leggings are perfect. I have shortened them considerably to account for my height and the final fit is perfect. I can see many more in the future – made as one or as separates.

  32. Deepthi Gunasheker –

    Very easy and fast sew. I was able to finish it in 1.5 hours including fabric cutting and the fit is spot on

  33. Heidi Gerhardt-Bourke Gray –

    So easy and fast and the fit was perfect!

  34. Angel Pooley –

    Super quick sew and I would love to see w high waisted option or hack for these but so
    Quick and easy to sew with very few pieces!

  35. Sabrina Ropp –

    These were amazingly fast and simple, and so comfortable for working out or wearing under work clothes when it is freezing out. My daughter and I both have a list of colors we plan to make them in.

  36. Courtney Palmer –

    Super easy, super comfortable and great project. Would be fantastic for those just learning to sew, experienced sewers who want a fail proof project or those who just want purely comfortable shorts!

  37. Stephanie Carnovale –

    This has got to be the quickest leggings I have ever made!!! The fit was fantastic, awesome booty coverage. New leggings for everyday of the week!

  38. Alexandria Phillip –

    These leggings are the easiest legging pattern I’ve tried! Super fast and easy sew with the elastic waist. The shorts are super cute with the binded edges and are very comfortable with shorts under. This pattern is a must!

  39. Candice Robb –

    I love this pattern! It looks great and was very quick and easy to sew up.

  40. Liz Faber –

    These shorts are super comfy. I made them out of cotton but I think next time I’ll choose a knit as they won’t crease so much! I will be making more and look forward to also trying the leggings option!

  41. Vicky Hughes –

    These leggings are so quick & easy to make! I really love how simple they are. The different leg lengths make it a perfect pattern to now use as a wardrobe staple for all seasons

  42. Janine Cochrane –

    Lovely sew with great end results!

  43. Mireille Ribiere –

    Have 30 minutes time to make something than make this one. So fast to sew and to fit you can’t miss it or make mistakes.

  44. Stacey Williams –

    Love, Love, LOVE this pattern. I’m a large woman and appreciate the ease of wear and comfortable coverage these offer. Plus, what a Dream to sew! As someone who has been sewing for less than a year, after sewing only one pair, I can run up the next dozen I make without following the instructions that closely. Excellent pattern!

  45. Loren Lewis –

    Workout shorts? Haha, I haven’t worked out in forever!
    Comfy shorts to chill out in at home? Heck yeah.
    Such a fun and easy sew. These took 2 hours from cut to finish. Super pleased with the outcome!

  46. Nadine Simard –

    Classic running short with expose elastic!

  47. Dési Rée –

    Extremely quick sew!

  48. Erica Nemnich –

    Love how super quick and easy these are to make!

  49. Alieke Enders –

    It’s a great, fast and simple pattern! Great to use for your workout leggings, or during the winter to wear under a skirt/dress.

  50. Tiffany Amos –

    I was able to sew these using only my serger. Quick and cute . With a busy life it’s a winner and fashionably cute .

  51. Kelly Tuttle –

    What an easy and satisfying, quick sew. Even for a beginner, this would be easy enough to sit down and sew up in one sitting.

  52. Betsy Koestler –

    What a quick sew! From printing the pattern to complete finish, it took me about half an hour.

  53. Dési Rée –

    The quickest sew ever.

  54. Diane Cullum –

    So easy to sew and they fit perfectly! I just had to shorten for my height. So glad I shortened from the bottom hem, otherwise they would have been too tight in the legs.

  55. April Lett –

    This was an easy pattern with a nicely written tutorial of instructions. Quick sew, easy construction, and accurate fit makes this a classic go-to pattern. Nice job!

  56. Nadia Cadby –

    First time ever using lycra and it’s a joy to sew with. I didn’t add the shorts as I hacked to add a skirt.

  57. Jess Boaz-Head –

    Fun and simple project with impressive results.

  58. Sahara Russell –

    This legging pattern is fantastic and such an easy sew.

  59. Jenni Elizabeth Early –

    These are such a super-fun sew! The leggings by themselves are so quick, even more so than traditional leggings with the exposed elastic. 30 minutes cut to done, and that’s with changing the thread on my coverstitch. Plus the shorts overlay makes these leggings so distinctive, adding extra options to this simple pattern. 4 different leggings lengths, with or without shorts, and the shorts by themselves makes nine different options! I think I’ll make them all 🙂

  60. Chiara Kruse –

    Such a quick sew for a staple with a unique looks.

  61. Roeshell McNelis –

    This was so fast and easy, and the end result was incredibly comfy! I’m going to be making more of these in the future.

  62. Donna Jones –

    This pattern is genius! This style of short is a favourite in my house but the low modesty factor meant they’ve faded out as we’ve grown older! With the short length leggings integrated into the sports shorts this is a problem of the past. The result went down so well my 12yo requested a pair on seeing mine on, which if course I delivered. My first time of making I struggled with the bias binding sections a lot. The second pair I chose to use the stitch on rather than in-the-ditch and was far more successful and involved a lot less unpicking. Also, the second pair sewed up in a snip of the time I spent on the first. Practice, practice, practice! One thing I live with RP patterns is how professionally everything is finished I mean, who would put beautiful French seams into sports shorts? I DID!

  63. Vicki Hoggarth-Hall –

    The pattern comes together easily and makes logical sense. The time taken to bind the edges is worth it. The shorts look fantastic and professional due to this step. I made a 5X and they large enough. I loved the final look. I used Cotton lycra so they stretch nicely. Unfortunately my ovetlocker is broken so I had to sew everything. Using the overlocker would save some time.

  64. Alexandria Phillip –

    These leggings are such a quick and easy sew. They are very comfortable, too.

  65. Bunford Orsi –

    Very easy , very fast sew and super comfortable ! You can use any materials (for the shorts), you just let your imagination guide you

  66. Jess Boaz-Head –

    Fun and simple project with impressive results.

  67. Alba Gallifa Hurtado –

    I’ve sewed this pattern with thin lycra in size M full length. I’ve found it a really, really easy sew. It’s really quick and easy to follow the step by step and you end with a great result. Honestly there is not much more to say. It’s just a great pattern with a great result.

  68. Grace Elliott –

    These are such fun shorts! They’re perfect for coordinating athletic outfits!

  69. Adelle Pears –

    Sadly I think I love to sew these leggings more than I love working out! It’s another lovely pattern with brilliant instructions and so many options.

  70. Jane Whicheloe –

    Loved this pattern. So easy to see. Quick to make and they fit really well.

  71. Amy Kosandiak –

    These were so easy and quick to make. I’ve always been nervous of sewing pants but these made me more comfortable with the idea of making more pants in future.

  72. Bernadette Aitken –

    A brilliantly easy and well fitting pair of leggings. These pants come in various lengths to fit any need you may have. If you’re looking for new legging, make them with this pattern, you’ll be very satisfied.

  73. Carmen Brent –

    I love the simplicity of these leggings/shorts. Not having a seam on the outside leg is pretty wonderful, too. The variety of length options makes this pattern a staple.

  74. Lauri Meinhardt –

    This is my new go to pattern for active wear. I made the full length and the capri length leggings, as well as the shorts. Super fast sews. The shorts are a little more complicated with the binding, but still a quick sew.

  75. Jamie Adler –

    I needed a pair of shorts and these are the best sports short pattern I have made. Easy to follow instructions and voila! a pair of shorts sewn in an less time than it would take me to find ready-made at the store. Plus, I conquered my fear of making bias tape!

  76. Deb Sendelbach –

    Super easy sew, great for beginners. I plan to wear my leggings for casual. The fit is spot on. Love this pattern!

  77. June Butchee –

    The Leggings pattern included in the Sports Shorts and Leggings is a quick, satisfying sew. I’ve made several pair of each length, full, capri and shorts. You can make a pair in every color and size to match every shirt you have. You can even make them into PJ bottoms. They are so comfortable.

  78. Maja –

    Simple sew, but take some time. Comfy to wear, looks good to 🙂

  79. Lauren Clark Hill –

    I prefer to wear knee length shorts under any skirts or dresses for protection from a combination of chafing and toddlers. These are perfect – the fit is great and they honestly only take about an hour from starting cutting to being able to pull them on.

  80. Krystyna Czerwiec –

    They are very comfy and quick to sew. My daughter loves them, and it speaks volume, especially when we talk about teen girl

  81. Cindy Matthijssen –

    Easy to make pattern! I’ve made the shorts version, but also some great options to make it with leggings! Sizing is spot on, and also cute for making some matching mommy & me shorts with the similar childs pattern!

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