How to Sew the PERFECT High Waist Leggings For Beginners | Kim Dave

In this video, I show how to sew the perfect high waist leggings for beginners. I share to make leggings sewing patterns using my measurements.
Fabric used from African Stretch Fabrics www.africanstretchfabric.com/...
African stretch fabric Instagram / africanstretchfabric
Video starts at 00:00
Intro 00:07
Materials 01:24
Measurement needed 01:44
Pattern making 02:44
Leggings cutting 09:06
Leggings sewing 09:21
Fitting 10:41
Finished leggings 13:06
I am a U.K size 10 with dimensions (in inches)
Across shoulder 15
Bustline 36
Waistline 29
Hipline 39
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Editing by Kim Dave
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Camera - Panasonic G9, Micro Four Thirds
Lens - Panasonic Leica 10-25mm f1.7
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[@KimDave]

This was an easy one to make and it took me a day. I used about 1.5 metres or yards of fabric for the leggings. You can change the height of the waistline by measuring from your preferred waist point vertically to your hip ( and crotch depth too). Let me know if you recreate this and tag me online @kimdavedesigns ^.^

[@phoenixrose6608]

Thank you 💐 You're a diamond 💎 The Info, links & demos are the best. 👸🏾

[@bomaores5146]

Hi Kim thanks so much for the vidoes they are all easy to understand and follow . I have a question can I use a cotton fabric to make something that clings to the skin like this?

[@chiquethelles]

Wow 👌🏽, thank you for sharing this inspirational video! I'm certainly going to make one. I always love the way you share your alterations with us 😍

[@drhelenloney1426]

Such pretty fabric. I’m pretty bottom heavy, but small waisted, and I get stuck between store bought sizes, so this seems optimal. Also, gorgeous fabric, thanks very much!

[@crazyYTgal]

the leggings look so well-tailored! I love them!

[@whatcantlaveedado8525]

These joggers are 🔥!!! Love it!!! Will be adding this project to my “To Sew 2023” list! Thank you!!

[@dianadivadiamond]

I'm in love with the print and it lined up properly for a professional look. Looks great.

[@KimDave]

Thanks Diana Glad to know you enjoyed this one. Tried to match up the print so it’s looks good on the leggings

[@suzanmarr146]

What an amazingly well done video! Thank you for showing all the steps and giving such good, in depth explanations!

[@sandrikawalcott4870]

Hey pricillia absolutely love your work you have taught me so much. I'd like to request if you can do a tutorial on a sweat suite top and bottom with the hoodie. Being winter and all that would be so good for us. ❤️❤️

[@noludweqwabe7011]

You are an angel on my sister, thank you so much. I once made mine but I used the exact strategies I use to cut the pants. This is so simple. Soon I will make for ne and my girls 💕

[@lynette.]

Great video such clear instructions.

[@bumblbii]

This video is fantastic, going to try and make a pair next week! Off to the fabric store, thank you so much for this video! 💕

[@KimDave]

You are so welcome! Hope you have fun with your project next week ^.-

[@carlamatthew3681]

gonna be making a few of those cuz i absolutely love leggings!!!!! thanks soooo much for sharing 💖💖

[@DeneeDubwa]

Yess ma’am!! I love how the leggings turned out. Would have even been cute as a jumpsuit too💕

[@phoenixrose6608]

Good idea, Might be her next video 🤩

[@sigmoide672]

Thank you so much! You are awesome!

[@drising1363]

thank you! they look great

[@princesscharlott1983]

Amazing - so skilled! Just found your channel and obsessed with how clever and creative you are! Inspirational!

[@KimDave]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@AspenGlow2027]

I just found your channel and love it!

[@OmasHouse5976]

Thank you, so much, clear directions, even I can follow.

[@KimDave]

You are welcome!

[@passioncreativity7904]

This was great

[@thesewingscientist]

So good!

[@KimDave]

thank you ☺

[@maeroseleen5004]

Hello Kim im very thankful for tutorial you gave clear and detailed instructions more power to your channel❤️🏆 GOD Bless from 🇵🇭

[@kelebaloyi8322]

Exactly what I need, so beautiful🤩😍

[@KimDave]

Thank you

[@anitachris28]

Wow. Fabulous video . Thanks alot for sharing .

[@KimDave]

You’re welcome 😊

[@kaliyahclater645]

thank you so much for the detailed video ❤

[@KimDave]

You are so welcome!

[@Smilebefine]

Thanks 🙌

[@ayedunabosede433]

If it’s isn’t my fave 🤸‍♀️... Would definitely try this out ❤️

[@KimDave]

Lol 😆 thank you Hope you have fun with yours

[@GurpreetKaur-iy2bd]

You are amazing, I love your all videos😘

[@KimDave]

Thank you so much

[@morethanaconqueror4733]

9ice one. tnx siz

[@peggyriordan9857]

This was great! The fabric was fantastic and they looked great on you. I am apple shape, so what comes to mind about measuring I need to watch out for? I really like the high waist as that style looks better on me than at my natural waist. Thank you so much!

[@marianlieajen]

Thnx for tutorial i also like to make the push up legging too

[@gladysmandona4467]

Beautiful 👌

[@KimDave]

Thank you ☺️

[@user-ct6de5uv2u]

شكرا لكي

[@camouflagejumpsuit]

Good God this is perfection 🥰 just what I needed after wasting 2 yards of stretch fleece and getting my size too tight. Thank you!

[@KimDave]

Glad I could help!

[@puresalvation2009]

Hello there priscillia. Thank you for uploading this video plus a few others. Could you post a video showing us how to clone our clothes. Tracing patterns from existing ready-to-wear clothing? Also could you show us how we can make a puffer jacket with a faux fur hood and also a blazer like a Balmain blazer? Also could you show us how we can copy and design a biker jacket along with how to make a faux fur coat? Finally could you show us how to make a roll neck top? Priscillia. Carry on the great work and keep the great videos coming. Again thank you for you do. Regards Pure.

[@abnpep]

Super nice... That extra material... It would work for a complimenting headband

[@rekhaaggarwal6937]

Oh my god ! U have masic mam......u r fairy of designs love u a lot ma'am 😇😓😓

[@omichachinenyenwa6765]

You’re too good

[@ashleywilliams4149]

Looking good madam.

[@oumtwins]

I give you 100 thumbs up thank you sooo much

[@KimDave]

Awwww thanks 🥰

[@phoenixrose6608]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing

[@cathychats]

what type of thread should I use for stretch materials?

[@paulaedwards8698]

When making the pattern is the measurement for the knee and ankle 1/4ed as well. I didn't understand that part. Thanks in advance for your response

[@9scompanion]

Yes, why not? 😁

[@lqisha]

Mask & matching beach top

[@asimkhan4733]

I didn’t see seam allowance on the back pattern, after I do the back pattern should I add the allowance?

[@PunkkRatt]

When you took away the excess , did you just put them through the machine to cut off more of that seam?

[@bluelily2222]

hi Kim can you do a knot dress again...The one going downward and upwards loop....

[@abbyabby8076]

How do I judge the length of the elastic for mine

[@donnabartleyewers6396]

Beautiful, must try make one

[@KimDave]

Thank you Good luck with your project ☺️

[@elisiasolis2209]

What do you mean when you say you are marking a quarter from the hip line? How much is a quarter and from which side

[@amylesley3967]

I've saved for later, I've been wondering about making leggings, I made joggers and live in them.

[@MsDstarr]

I love this video and that turtleneck dress! How would one make a control panel for the belly in these?

[@KimDave]

Thank you babe I’m not 100% sure how to make a control panel 🤔 but maybe making a wide waistband could work?

[@ammintuitivecreations4590]

Thanks Kim ......this was beautiful on you, love the video......please do the Bikini for your next project!

[@mybhed4680]

A bikini would be great with the scrap fabrics

[@KimDave]

Great idea there!

[@rabiaachadid8033]

Good ,mairci

[@debtaylor5156]

Hi Kim Is your fabric 4 way stretch? Great video as usual . Thanks

[@KimDave]

Yes it is. Please See store link in video description

[@debtaylor5156]

@@KimDave thank you for being kind enough to reply

[@rainbeauxunicorn5237]

😆 You should’ve worn your catch phrase sweatshirt with these leggings. Would’ve been so cute together! 👌🏾☺️

[@KimDave]

OMG yes, especially the red one 😃😂 Thank you for the outfit styling tip 😘

[@Zyntle]

Hi, do you sell your patterns

[@tiasanders322]

What was the name of the stitch you used for this project?

[@user-vu6wo8ul1i]

Pls what’s the name of the fabric u used ?

[@lilynelson1627]

Priscilla you did again as usual, this is wicked, just a idea, could u let us know the amt of fabric in yard or inches please thanks am with ur channel so long and I never regret it, may not like everything but most of the time u never disappoint

[@KimDave]

Thanks Lily for the love I did share the fabric usage above in the pinned comment. But I’ll try to mention it in the video next time ☺️

[@lilynelson1627]

1.5 meters of fabric in inches please ,thank you

[@sandrikawalcott4870]

Absolutely love this, the store for the fabric it's not uk based....

[@sandrikawalcott4870]

I need a couple of these for winter.

[@KimDave]

I got the fabric from a US based company. Please see link in video description

[@mylifewithoutyouisamisery]

I'm using cotton jersey and no elastic. Should I use less negative ease?

[@KimDave]

If the fabric is stretchy enough you can add negative ease, else you might need to add a zip on the side or back of the leggings

[@leslie-anndegale860]

Hi Kim Ah bathsuit wld b great or even ah spandex bodysuit. Love ur videos

[@annerizal2593]

Where can I message you? Cause if its okay for you tho. Im having trouble with making pleated/ knife pleats circle skirt. Cause we or i dont have any pleating board.

[@KimDave]

You can send me an email on [e-mail]

[@user-ts1tk1gp3g]

سلام بسیار عالی

[@vanessaarmstead5444]

Maybe there is enough fabric for some kind of crop top to wear over a tee

[@Mushy_illustrates]

Is there possibly a printable free pattern to go along with this??

[@KimDave]

I don't have on yet on the store. Wasn't sure is people wanted it.

[@melanin_signature5111]

Please help your Nigeria sister I want to order your machine type but it's out of Amazon as i speak and am so sad

[@KimDave]

Oh no That machine sells out so quickly all the time. Have you checked the Brother website or Ebay?

[@themelaninbomb]

For crotch depth if you have a client and you can not get that measurement because you're not with them what do you suggest?

[@KimDave]

You can ask them to take measurement on themselves and send it to you. Hope that helps

[@themelaninbomb]

@@KimDave yes it did, thank you 😊

[@osasonamarie5119]

Well done ma'am pls the 1 inch you added to the back crotch does it work for all sizes

[@KimDave]

It should work for small & medium hip sizes You can add me 1.5 to inches if the client has generous hips/butt

[@judithemmanuel7575]

You make pattern drafting to be easy, that pattern master is too good for you

[@yolandamartin5370]

Please advise on the name of the ruler with curves

[@KimDave]

It's called a pattern master, but you can use a french curve as well

[@yolandamartin5370]

@@KimDave thanks

[@SparkyOne549]

The crotch depth measurement using the waist to chair does not work for me. I am 95-101 lbs, very petite and for the life of me , I couldn’t figure out why. So I use the aluminum foil method and bingo! I found out from this method that it’s all in the butt, when I’m told I don’t have one, and my pubic bone protrudes some. Who knew!

[@KimDave]

Wow thank you so much for sharing this. It’s amazing how we are all so uniquely shaped. Can you share more details about the aluminium foil method please? It might be helpful for someone

[@SparkyOne549]

@@KimDave To use the foil, use a lot of foil, many feet, and roll it up tightly until it is all tight. Then form it to your crotch curve, from front waist to back waist. I found that adding a lot of pipe cleaners inside the foil helped it keep its shape better. Make sure to mark the front and back. Then use the form to shape your crotch curve of the front and back on the pattern.

[@mrslilmama1]

make a cropped tank or sports bra to go with the leggings.

[@Ruckelhaxan]

1/4 inch isn’t more than appx. 6 mm. To me it looks like your quarter inch marks on the pattern is way more than that 🤔

[@rainbeauxunicorn5237]

🙋🏾‍♀️ 2 piece bikini tutorial with the scraps please

[@eilenwandia]

A bikini of course 😂😂😂😂😂

[@KimDave]

hahahaha of course 😂

[@melissapierre3053]

If you have enough scraps maybe sports bra & headband for a complete set

[@KimDave]

Sports bra. I honestly didn’t think of that, thanks for the idea

[@nazmamohammad8595]

Didn't explain easy

[@jodynanci]

Not me thinking all I needed to do was cut and sew 😩

[@MaitseoN]

I have sent you a dm on insta regarding consultations, you haven't replied... ☹️☹️☹️

[@noludweqwabe7011]

You are an angel on my sister, thank you so much. I once made mine but I used the exact strategies I use to cut the pants. This is so simple. Soon I will make for ne and my girls 💕