How to Sew a Leotard | Using a Home Sewing Machine

[@rach8826]

This is the best video I’ve found to explain the whole process, in a clear understandable way! Thank you so much! I’ve just made a leotard, and couldn’t find a good video to help with the elastic. Thank you, I can have a go now! 😅

[@coach_christa]

Yay!! I'm so happy that it helped you!

[@christlovr1]

That was very helpful. I think I'm going to give it a try.

[@coach_christa]

yay!

[@missquynhtrang]

I’m going to make my own leotard and your video is very helpful ❤

[@coach_christa]

Good luck!! Hope it goes well!

[@nancymckercher9269]

I absolutely love your explanation for elastic . The best one I’ve seen so far ❤️❤️❤️thank you 😊

[@coach_christa]

Oh great!! That makes me so happy!

[@sarar9166]

can i grab a leotard that fits me well, trace it and add seam allowance to create a pattern? i was wondering if you would recommend that because im having a hard time finding a pattern

[@coach_christa]

Absolutely! You’re thinking like a designer!

[@coach_christa]

@@SarnaiTheMongolianAkemi I'm not sure I understand

[@KeKe4Christ]

@@coach_christaI think they’re asking could they use a size larger than their size to make a pattern

[@coach_christa]

@@SarnaiTheMongolianAkemi yes absolutely!

[@PocketKanin]

best way to deal with the uncomfortableness of “crotch” is to not bring any acknowledging negativity to it and remember that everyone has one 👍

[@francescareading1289]

This is very helpful thank you! But I do have one question - how do I add a lining to the leotard as i've noticed a lot of materials are quite see through?

[@coach_christa]

You're welcome! Yea I have come across some fabrics that I really like but they are just so thin and see through. It's pretty easy, just cut out the same exact pattern with the lining. It will make the parts where the elastic is a little thicker, but your machine should still be able to sew it. Some adjustments to your machine or needle might need to be made, but I've done it before with no adjustment needed. Also keep in mind because it it lined it could make the parts where the elastic is a little bit tighter, if so you could adjust the elastic to be like 1/4-1/2" longer. When I have time I will try and make a video :)

[@carmek7449]

Thank you so much for the video. I wanted to make my own leotard but with a lower back, around the waist or so, does the neck elastic need to be sown all around? Like, neck and back connected. Sorry if there's any problems with my spelling. It's not my mother tongue 😅

[@coach_christa]

Are you talking about like a halter style neck? You'll need to alter your patterns for that. Or actually with this pattern I have kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2mQfoSLgt18fLMsi=npNuIG-j5l3klff_ you can just make the straps really long and just not connect them in the back. You might need to make the back pattern chest a little smaller though so it doesn't slip down since you won't be connecting straps in the back.

[@oliviaprisacaru8367]

Hello! Thank you for the video! Could you please let me know from where do you buy the fabric? Thank you.

[@coach_christa]

You can get 4 way stretch fabric from Etsy, spandex house, Joann fabric or just Google. Happy sewing!

[@oliviaprisacaru8367]

@@coach_christa Thank you for taking the time to answer my question, much appreciated.

[@coach_christa]

@@oliviaprisacaru8367 You're welcome!

[@melany997]

🙏🙏🙏 subtítulo en Español🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@coach_christa]

I think if you click the CC on the lower part of the video it should give you subtitles

[@turnerin3196]

Can I use an normal thread or did I need a specific one

[@coach_christa]

Great question! It's best if you use wooly nylon thread.

[@vickymayer6887]

What needle do you use???

[@coach_christa]

Usually 80/12 but just changed my serger to 90/14 and it works way better. Coverstitch and normal sewing machine still on 80/12

[@MiraculouslyAmaziiing]

Can you please teach how to put gems on the leo? Please keep posting! Your videos are amazing!!

[@coach_christa]

Love your questions! I will make a video about that as soon as I can :) I will add it to my list

[@MiraculouslyAmaziiing]

Yayyyyyyy!!!!!

[@JaySityLL]

Thats just a phd: the stitches are only measured by thread count on thickness feel, for comfortablilty.

[@coach_christa]

Sorry not sure what you are referring to?

[@TheBraceletShell]

Where do you get the stencils for the leotard?

[@coach_christa]

You can learn about patterns on this video I made about patterns ---->kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5i6lqNofNOtqas

[@MiraculouslyAmaziiing]

Do you know how to make the leotard pattern? (Not the fabric)

[@coach_christa]

Yes! I actually will be releasing my pattern for purchase very very soon

[@MiraculouslyAmaziiing]

Thanks very much!!