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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.
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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.

When will I get my patterns? You’ll receive a link to download your patterns immediately after purchase. If you haven’t received it, please check your spam/ junk folder. You can also find your patterns in your ‘My Account’ area..

What if I need help while sewing? Join our Facebook group and ask any and all the questions you have! We have a team of admins who know our patterns inside-out and are here to help at any point throughout your RP sewing experience. This wonderful community is friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help! You can share photos of your RP sews, enter giveaways, get sales information, and new-release updates.

“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!