Shirred Bow Legwarmers

 by pendleygirl
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I love legwarmers. They're so cute, functional, and at the moment stylish. Here are the legwarmers I created for my little 4 year old princess. You can increase the size to fit bigger princesses too!
 
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Step 1: Cut fabric and shir

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Obviously the first thing you're going to do, is cut your legwarmers out. Cut 2 panels out of some form of knit fabric. Mark every 1 inch horizontally and shirr panels. Leave 2-3 inches at the bottom un-shirred.

note: shirring is very simple. Wind your bobbin with elastic thread by hand (you have to do this) and place back in your machine. Set your thread length a little longer (3-3.5) and stitch. Very easy, and very fun!
scoochmaroo says: Feb 1, 2012. 9:33 AM
These are so cute!
I think in step 1 it would be helpful to mention that you are winding your bobbin with elastic thread. I was going to suggest you use the elastic thread until I saw it mentioned in step 2! Isn't it so much better than the old method of shirring? I love elastic thread!
pendleygirl (author) in reply to scoochmarooFeb 1, 2012. 10:17 AM
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for pointing this out to me. I wrote the instructions while I was a bit sleep deprived. :D
Penolopy Bulnick says: Jan 31, 2012. 1:35 PM
Very adorable!
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