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title: "Lily leggings: Sewing Instructions"
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:::note


This is a garment made from a stretch fabric. So use appropriate seam solutions. A serger is a good way to do this, as 
are specific stitches that certain sewing machine provide. A zigzag stitch will do if that's all you have.

Keep in mind that since these seams are always under tension, it may be a good idea to double them up, or 
provide a zigzag in addition to serging the seam. 

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### Step 1: Construct the legs

- With *good sides together* sew the crotch seam of the fronts together.
- With *good sides together* sew the cross seam of the backs together.
- With *good sides together* sew the front to the back along the inseam.
- With *good sides together* sew the front to the back along the side seams.

:::tip


Open the legs out after sewing the crotch and cross seams to make it easy to sew the inseam and side seams.

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### Step 2: The waistband

- With *good sides together* sew the waistband together along the short edges creating a loop.
- Fold the waistband in half lengthwise *wrong sides together*.
- Pin the waistband to the legs *good sides together* matching the seam of the waistband to the centre back seam of the legs.
- Sew the waistband to the legs.
- Press the waistband up and away from the legs.

### Step 3: Hemming

- Hem the legs. It is recommended to two parallel lines of stitches to secure the hems.

### Step 4: Enjoy!

- Whether for leisure, sports or just for fun, go enjoy your new leggings!