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Cashmerette Belmont Leggings and Yoga Pants Sewing Pattern

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I was immediately drawn to the Cashmerette Belmont Leggings & Yoga Pants pattern. The design of View A with its clean, hidden elastic finish and View B with its classic capri length hem and foldover waistband both seem like versatile wardrobe essentials. The optional flexible gussets in both views make them even more functional and comfortable to wear.

I appreciate that the pattern is available in sizes 12 to 32 and that Cashmerette provides a sizing calculator to help determine the perfect fit. This makes it easier for me to ensure that the final product will be comfortable to wear.

The beginner to advanced beginner level of difficulty is also a big plus for me, as I have some experience in sewing knit fabrics. The recommended Mandalay Performance Knits make it even easier for me to create a stylish and functional pair of leggings or yoga pants.

The notions required for the pattern, such as ballpoint/stretch needle, thread, and 1.5 yards of 1″ wide woven elastic, are also readily available and not too costly, making this pattern a great value.

 

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The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.