Glide no front and no side seam leggings (PDF)

Glide  no front seam and no side seams leggings. Designed for athletic knits and swim. Includes shorts, 3/4, 7/8 & full lengths.

Featuring: Fitted through the waist, hips, and legs, these leggings are designed for knit fabrics such as athletic knits, swim fabrics, and sports cotton lycra. They feature no front seam and no side seams (in the main view), a long self-lined gusset, and a contoured waistband with medium- or high-rise options. Optional side panels (which add side seams) are available with or without pockets.
The pattern includes short/mid-thigh and long shorts, as well as 3/4, 7/8, and full-length options.

The pattern offers the following options:

View A - No side seams plain leggings

View B - Leggings with side panel

View C - Leggings with side panels and pockets

 

WHAT'S INSIDE

1. PDF tutorial with pictures (18 pages) 
2. A4/Letter gradable pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL height (25 pages to print)
3. A0/Copyshop multisized pattern in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL  PETITE/REG/TALL height (2 pages to print)
4. Projector multisized layered pattern with a calibration grid, unfolded pieces, large text in sizes US0-US30 / XXS-4XL PETITE/REG/TALL
5.Facebook group / website support

SIZING

The pdf pattern comes in REGULAR, PETITE and TALL with sizes from US0-US30 

US0-US30 
PETITE 152-160 cm /5 1” - 5 3”
REGULAR 162-170 cm / 5 4” - 5 6”
TALL 170-178 cm / 5 7” - 5 9”

DIFFICULTY

The PDF pattern is rated beginner level (1-2/10) and comes with a detailed, easy-to-follow tutorial. Most sewists can complete it in 1–2 hours, though time may vary depending on your skills, equipment, and supplies.

FABRIC

Medium weight knit fabrics with at least 50% horizontal and vertical stretch and excellent recovery like performance and swim fabrics.

SIMPLE NO SIDE PANEL VERSION

US0-US24 140 cm / 55 in wide fabric
US26-US30 150 cm / 59 in wide fabric* (due to the leggings cut on fold)

Short shorts 0.8-0.9 m / 1 yard

Long shorts  0.9-1 / 1-1 1/8 yard

Capri length  1.1 - 1.15/ 1 1/4 yard

3/4 length  1.15 - 1.25/ 1 3/8 yard

7/8 length  1.25 - 1.35/ 1 1/2 yard

Full length 1.35-1.45 / 1 5/8 yards

For the version with side panels if using contrasting fabrics for the pockets or side panels follow the yardage recommended for the plain leggings. That would be the length of the panel.

You will need 40-45 cm / 1/2 yard strip across the full width of the fabric.

 

NOTIONS

1. 15-40 mm / 5/8 - 1 5/8 in wide elastic equal to your lower waist measurement plus 25 mm / 1 in
2. Polyester / Cotton threads(optional) Matching overlocker threads / (optional) wooly nylon stretch