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Peg Legs SAL: Day 3 – Cutting the fabric
Prepare and cut your fabric for Peg Legs leggings, following the third day of the P4P sew-along.
Peg Legs SAL: Day 3 – Cutting the fabric
Prepare and cut your fabric for Peg Legs leggings, following the third day of the P4P sew-along.
Peg Legs SAL: Day 1 – Choosing the fabric
Choose fabric for Peg Legs leggings and prepare for the P4P sew-along with advice on suitable stretch fabrics.
Peg Legs SAL: Day 1 – Choosing the fabric
Choose fabric for Peg Legs leggings and prepare for the P4P sew-along with advice on suitable stretch fabrics.
Ruched Side Panel Hack
Create ruched side panels for Peg Legs leggings with this illustrated pattern hack.
Ruched Side Panel Hack
Create ruched side panels for Peg Legs leggings with this illustrated pattern hack.
Exposed Elastic PegLegs Hack
Finish Peg Legs leggings with an exposed elastic waistband using this illustrated sewing hack.
Exposed Elastic PegLegs Hack
Finish Peg Legs leggings with an exposed elastic waistband using this illustrated sewing hack.
Ruched Ankles PegLegs Hack
Add ruching at the ankles of Peg Legs leggings with this illustrated sewing tutorial.
Ruched Ankles PegLegs Hack
Add ruching at the ankles of Peg Legs leggings with this illustrated sewing tutorial.
Stirrup Pant PegLegs Hack
Turn Peg Legs leggings into stirrup pants with this illustrated pattern modification.
Stirrup Pant PegLegs Hack
Turn Peg Legs leggings into stirrup pants with this illustrated pattern modification.
Drawstring Waistband PegLegs Hack
Add a drawstring waistband to Peg Legs leggings with this illustrated step-by-step sewing tutorial.
Drawstring Waistband PegLegs Hack
Add a drawstring waistband to Peg Legs leggings with this illustrated step-by-step sewing tutorial.
Decorative Topstitching for Peg Legs Leggings
Add decorative topstitching to Peg Legs leggings with this illustrated pattern hack from Patterns for Pirates.
Decorative Topstitching for Peg Legs Leggings
Add decorative topstitching to Peg Legs leggings with this illustrated pattern hack from Patterns for Pirates.
Lace Waistband PegLegs Hack
Add a lace waistband to Peg Legs leggings with this illustrated sewing hack from Patterns for Pirates.
Lace Waistband PegLegs Hack
Add a lace waistband to Peg Legs leggings with this illustrated sewing hack from Patterns for Pirates.
Favorite Tee
See Favorite Tee sewing pattern examples and details from the original P4P release. Find ideas for your own handmade version.
Favorite Tee
See Favorite Tee sewing pattern examples and details from the original P4P release. Find ideas for your own handmade version.
Sleeves and Their Wrinkles
Explore a common cause of underarm sleeve wrinkles and learn how sleeve shape relates to the fit of a sewn garment.
Sleeves and Their Wrinkles
Explore a common cause of underarm sleeve wrinkles and learn how sleeve shape relates to the fit of a sewn garment.
Twin Needle Tips for Stretch Hems
Learn tips for sewing stretch hems and topstitching with a twin needle, including needle choice and practical setup guidance.
Twin Needle Tips for Stretch Hems
Learn tips for sewing stretch hems and topstitching with a twin needle, including needle choice and practical setup guidance.