Aila Leggings – PDF Sewing Pattern

Pattern features

• Optional crotch gusset
• Four lengths: Bike short, Capri, 7/8 and Full length
• Contrasting panels option
• Drawstring feature
• Zip waistband pocket
• Criss-cross back pocket
• High waistband
• Round tummy waistband option
• Detailed, illustrated step-by-step instructions

Sewing level
The basic styles are suitable for a beginner sewist dipping their toes into sewing with knits. For the more detailed style options, some prior experience sewing with knits will be useful.

Aila leggings can be sewn with a regular sewing machine, but for the best result, an overlocker/serger is recommended. A coverstich will be helpful too, but not required.

Fabric recommendations

4-way stretch knit fabric with Lycra/Spandex, medium weight with great recovery and at least 65% stretch. Stretch should be both crosswise and lengthwise.

Additional supplies

• Narrow elastic for the waistband.
• Optional: Power-net, fold-over-elastic and zipper

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS / 140 CM WIDE (55”)

A + B Long & 7/8

EU 34–40 (US 2–8) = 1.0 m (1.1 yd)
EU 42–46 (US 10–14) = 1.2 m (1.3 yd)
EU 48–52 (US 16–20) = 1.3 m (1.4 yd)

C. Capri (long) with drawstrings

EU 34–40 (US 2–8) = 0.85 m (0.9 yd)
EU 42–46 (US 10–14) = 1.0 m (1.1 yd)
EU 48–52 (US 16–20) = 1.1 m (1.2 yd)

D. Capri

EU 34–40 (US 2–8) = 0.85 m (0.9 yd)
EU 42–46 (US 10–14) = 1.0 m (1.1 yd)
EU 48–52 (US 16–20) = 1.1 m (1.2 yd)

E. Bike shorts

EU 34–40 (US 2–8) = 0.7 m (0.8 yd)
EU 42–46 (US 10–14) = 0.8 m (0.9 yd)
EU 48–52 (US 16–20) = 0.8 m (0.9 yd)

F. Long panels, upper and lower

EU 34–40 (US 2–8) = 0.8 m (0.9 yd)
EU 42–46 (US 10–14) = 0.8 m (0.9 yd)
EU 48–52 (US 16–20) = 0.9 m (1.0 yd)

G. Capri panels, upper and lower

EU 34–40 (US 2–8) = 0.8 m (0.9 yd)
EU 42–46 (US 10–14) = 0.8 m (0.9 yd)
EU 48–52 (US 16–20) = 0.9 m (1.0 yd)

Fabric and Notions Requirements All Sizes Fact Sheet (pdf)

EUR 34–52 (US 2–20)
Size Chart & Garment Measurements Fact Sheet (pdf)

Aila leggings have negative ease and will stretch to fit your body.

This is a digital PDF pattern. The sizing is layered, with the option to only print one size.

Included files

• A4/Letter format
• Copyshop/A0
• Projector file
• Layered sizing on all files

The pattern also comes with clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions with many bonus tips for sewing with knits.

PDF Resources

• How to assemble PDF Sewing Patterns
• Printing layered PDF Sewing Patterns

Aila Leggings Sew-Along