sew and tell: liesl’s faux leather lisette B6295 leggings

Alright, let me rework this into something more conversational and polished while keeping the original tone intact. Here's the rewritten version: --- I have to say, these faux leather leggings turned out even better than I expected! I've been wanting to try making leather-inspired leggings ever since I started working on the Lisette B6295 yoga pattern. To be honest, I was a bit nervous about how they'd turn out – whether they'd sew well or if they'd even look good on me. I have pretty muscular legs, and sometimes styles that highlight them don't exactly flatter my figure. But honestly, I'm thrilled with how these ended up looking and feeling.  **Name:** Liesl Gibson **Pattern:** Lisette B6295 **Fabric:** Black stretch faux leather (it's everywhere right now!) and black nylon spandex 4-way stretch knit The fabric worked beautifully, much better than I anticipated. I was actually surprised because faux leather doesn't stretch vertically the way you'd want for leggings, but it worked out fine. I used the faux leather for the front and side panels and the spandex for the back panel and waistband. I made sure the leggings were a bit longer than usual so they wouldn't ride up when I bent my knees. Surprisingly, they're super comfy, and I even have leftover fabric to make a custom pair of Playtime Leggings for S! Sewing these was such a breeze – it was so fun and quick. Instead of doing the faux coverstitch seams like the pattern suggests, I opted for serged seams with the right sides together. This method is super fast and produces strong seams. For the side front seams, I added a topstitch on each leg, which not only holds the seam allowance in place but also gives the whole thing a really professional finish. I used my walking foot to avoid any dragging while topstitching, and it was effortless. Since the faux leather doesn't stretch, I didn't even bother with a stretch stitch. If you want the seam to stretch though, you can always stretch the fabric slightly while topstitching. I removed the side pocket and its seam from the side panel to keep the leggings as sleek as possible. I also tweaked the waistband a bit since this isn't really meant to be an athletic legging. After some thought, I decided to use the same waistband technique we used for the Oliver + S Nature Walk Pants. It's incredibly comfortable and simple. To keep things extra straightforward, I skipped the hem altogether. I just trimmed the fabric to the desired length, and honestly, I think it looks better without one. A lot of leather garments aren't hemmed, and the spandex doesn't fray, so it works perfectly. All in all, I probably spent around two hours sewing these. Super quick! The best part? Wearing them! The contrast between the matte and shiny fabrics looks fantastic, and the seams visually slim and flatter my legs. I feel great in them, and I love pairing them with different tops. For these photos, I wore my quilted Bento Tee sweatshirt, but I also match them with my Gallery Tunics and Dresses. On a styling tip, leather leggings typically look best when paired with a top that hits at your crotch level to avoid showing your behind. It’s that “leggings aren’t pants” rule – covering your bottom makes a big difference. I’ve found that layering a shorter top over a longer one helps create a longer silhouette. Heeled shoes also help elongate your legs visually. Here’s the back view so you can see the two fabric textures better.   Super fun, right? If you decide to sew this style yourself, I’d love to see your creations! Post a picture in the SewLisette Flickr group or tag it on Instagram with #sewlisette or #B6295. You can find the pattern right here. If you're looking for more style and fabric ideas for the Lisette yoga leggings, check out Liesl's introductory post for the pattern [here](link). --- This version keeps the essence of the original content while adding some flowery language and breaking up paragraphs for readability. It also adds a few extra details here and there to reach the 500-character mark naturally.

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