I Made Kwik Sew 2303 - A Pair of Very Nice Leggings

Actually I have made this pattern twice and will probably make it again. What I really like about Kwik Sew Patterns in general is that many of them are classic styles that you can get away with wearing for many years as other more trendy styles come and go. They also have lots of patterns for knit fabrics.

I first bought this particular pattern so long ago I forgot which decade it was purchased in. I threw it out and then bought it again a few years ago when leggings became popular again. Some leggings you buy in the store are so thin you can read a book through them in good light. I wanted some for winter with a little bit of warmth. Luckily I had some fabric in my stash that was perfect for this. It is smooth on one side and fleece on the other. The smooth side being the outside. It is a 4 way stretch - very stretchy but not flimsy fabric. I don't know if they carry it in stores anymore, but I saw a polar fleece power stretch fabric in a couple of online stores that may work.

Like most Qwik sew patterns, it has the full range of sizes in one envelope; in this one that includes xs - hip size 32 1/2 - 34, to xl - hip size 45 -47. You trace off the size you want on to pattern making paper or sew in non woven interfacing.

I have a Viking Lilly sewing machine that has some nice stretch stitches, but my new Bernina serger has a power stretch stitch that seams and finishes the edges very nicely at the same time so I used it for this project.

This pattern has no side seams so I dare say you can probably complete them in an hour if you are a fast sewer. I love my new leggings and have worn them more times than I should mention.

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