Okay, yes I've been gone for a long time, I'm sorry. Life got to the best of me and boy have we been busy. But hopefully I'll be on here a lot more sharing great tips and ideas. Today I'm sharing with you a tutorial on how to make your very own baby/toddler leggings. These are perfect for a girl or boy! They protect your babies soft little knees from crawling on hard surfaces and look adorable with any outfit or costume.
SUPPLIES:
1 pair of knee high socks
scissors
sewing machine or needle and thread
I got this pair at Target for $1.40 on clearance. You can find knee highs at Walmart, the dollar store or just about anywhere clothes are sold.
Step 1: Lay your sock out, your going to make a cut above the heel, below the heel and cut the toe off. Just as shown.
Step 2: Take your foot piece and turn it inside out.
Step 3: Sew 5/8 inch inseam (This part is important to due, if you don't, you'll more then likely will have a baby legging that will slip right of the leg. You'll want a nice snug cuff. Depending on your child's size you can do a smaller or larger inseam. My baby is 11 months and 5/8 is still pretty loose on her. Play around with it and find what works for your child.
Step 4: Trim excess to relieve bulk.
Step 5: Fold cuff in half, wrong sides together matching raw edges.
Step 6: Take your cuff and slip it over the sock, matching all raw edges. Pin if desired.
Step 7: Sew 3/8 inch inseam through all THREE layers. Be sure no to sew through the entire sock!
Step 8: Trim excess.
Flip cuff back over and your done!!
These only take about 5 minutes to make. Perfect for Christmas or birthday gifts.
