Tutorial: Add a drawstring ruched hem to shorten yoga pants or leggings

Steph from The Silly Pearl added some ruching to the bottom of a pair of yoga pants that were too long for her. The gathers shortened the pants so they were the right length, and created an more interesting ankle. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. You could also add this detail to a pair of leggings you’re making from scratch. In fact, it would be easier to sew the ruching before the legs are sewn together.

Click below for her tutorial:

Drawstring Ruched Hem to Shorten Yoga Pants, by The Silly Pearl

[photo from The Silly Pearl]

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