Today we are going to talk about jegging fabric- what it is and how to sew something up using it!

The term "jegging" is the pairing together of jean and legging fabric to create a look alike pair of jeans that are stylish and comfortable. It was created to give the feel of leggings but the look of jeans with less structure.

Typically, a cotton spandex, polyester and or denim like blend. It offers elastane compared to that of jeans but are also more stable than legging material.

• A high or contoured waistband will slim the tummy area as well as offer better support for women.
• Can be dressed up or down.
• Additional warmth offered in colder months.
• Pull on and wear.

• Store bought jeggings can be found in varying lengths such as: shorts, capri and ankle length. They can also be made this way using a pattern, making it versatile for each season.
• You can style your jeggings with a cardigan, flowy top or tunic, breezy dresses etc.
• Jeggings-like jeans can be worn a few times before the next wash. Wash with like colors on a cold, gentle cycle and low heat or air dry for best results.
• Jegging material could also be used to make a jacket or blazer as well.

Alright, so now that we've brushed up on what jegging material is and what we can do with it, let's sew up a project using it!

I picked out the Juniper jegging pattern from peek-a-boo pattern shop to sew up the rose cotton Lycra jegging material I purchased from knitfabric.com.

• Jegging fabric
• 3/4" elastic
• Washable marking pen or tailor's chalk
• Washable glue stick for basting (optional)
• Iron, pins or clips, ruler
• Sewing machine and coordinating thread
• Juniper Jegging Pattern from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop

This pattern is great because it requires a minimal amount of fabric for a big impact look. You will want to measure the hip and inseam of the person you will be sewing these for before we begin.

I cut in between lengths for my daughter's pair. I wanted them to hit about the knee area, so I cut in between the shorts and capri length. I was able to do this with just a 1/2 yard of fabric and a little to spare.

Ok, I've got my jegging pattern pieces cut out and ready to sew. Let's begin! We will be using a 1/2" seam allowance unless stated otherwise. I will be using a sewing machine, serger and cover stitch throughout this tutorial. A sewing machine is suitable if that is all you have available.

Measure 1/2" away from the pocket opening on the front pant piece and sew a basting stitch. Snip along the pocket opening as shown.

Fold the fabric over towards the wrong side and press along the basted stitching.

Finish the curved edge of both pocket pieces with a serger or zig-zag stitch.

Lay the front pant piece on top of the pocket piece, lining up the top edge and side. Carefully pin in place. If you'd like to use a washable glue stick to assist, you may. Topstitch through all the layers around the pocket.

Remove the basting stitches. Repeat steps for the other front pant piece and pocket.

Place the two front pieces with right sides together and sew.

Here's how it will look after. I did use my sewing machine for this step but then went back and serged the edges after.

Press the fly over towards the left side as you look at it from the wrong side.

Use a washable marking pen or chalk to outline the fly for easier topstitching. Topstitch the fly and center front seam.

Topstitching complete.

Fold the top pocket edge over 1/2" and press towards the wrong side. Topstitch the top edge pieces.

Press the side and bottom edges over 1/4".

The top of the pocket will be aligned with the placement marking on the back pant pieces that we transferred while cutting out. Topstitch along the side and bottom of each pocket. Feel free to use a washable glue stick or other aid if needed for this step.

Our pockets have been topstitched onto the back pant pieces. I like to go back over and give these a nice press when finished.

Take the yoke pieces and line them up with the notches on the back leg pant pieces. Pin or clip in place and sew.

Here is a front and back view of how it should look with the yokes sewn onto the back leg pieces. Press the seams towards the pant legs.

Topstitch the seam allowance.

Line up the two back pieces making sure the yoke seams match up. Sew the center back seam.

Topstitch the seam allowance towards the left side.

Pin or clip in place the inseam and sew together.

Press the seam to the front and topstitch.

I went ahead and hemmed each pant leg at this point before completing the side seams. You can do that step now or at the end.

Now, we will pin or clip our side seams with right sides together and sew. Any adjustments needed can be done after this step.

Cut the elastic according to the chart and size made. Overlap the elastic ends and sew to form a complete circle. Place the elastic inside the pants so that the elastic and pants are wrong sides together. Pin or clip into sections of four. Sew around the waistline, stretching the elastic to fit as you go.

Fold the elastic over one time towards the inside of the pants. Topstitch along the outside bottom edge of the elastic.

The Juniper jeggings are now complete! I paired my daughter's jeggings with a violet dress also from peek-a-boo.

Front view.

Back view.

This jegging fabric was nice to work with. It's not slippery and my machines handled it well. The steps to creating these really make those details pop and look just like jeans without the abrasive jean feel.

I was able to get this pair out of just a 1/2-yard fabric purchase and a tad leftover for a size youth 7. Obviously more would be needed if you would like to make the ankle length but if you just wanted to test the waters before diving in, then starting small may be the key.

So, what do you think? Are you interested in trying out jegging fabric to make your next favorite pair of bottoms?! Be sure to check out knitfabric.com for their selection of jegging material.

Have fun and happy sewing!