I made the leggings with gusset, lengthened the legs, and added pockets. I used a sewing machine, so my threads came out weird, but the actual pattern worked.

Am one the “last gasp” in terms of years of the “baby boomers” and dress as I like- read long skirts/tank tops/tunics sweaters or tie at the waist tops. However, despite mostly living in the above, sometimes like to change things up with a tunic and leggings. I am, roughly speaking, a pattern size 16, with a very long body, short limbs, major sway back, ample posterior, limited side contours and (thank you 3 abdominal surgeries and aging out of a monthly cycle) rounded tummy. I have sewn for over 40 years. Ready to wear is sooooo limiting, not to mention ill fitting and cheaply (textiles/technique) made. Drafting is hit and miss (sway back and generously protruding posterior are not compatable with divide circumference by 2 or 4 regardless of what the scale says!) and don’t even get me started on the big pattern conglomeration these days. Decided to try the Belmont leggings after reading some reviews and seeing that the measurements are pretty much in line with my own. I made one muslin with the legs shortened by 3 inches, crotch depth in back extended and gusset, without adding the waistband and was amazed at the initial fit, not wearable, but within reach. We marked a level waist band, nipped a bit from the CB seam (sway back!!) took a bit out of the guesset (front to back) used a “fisheye” dart adjustment at back of thigh right below hip, and shortened the leg a bit more. I also drafted a 2 inch lightly contoured waist band to accommodate 2 inch elastic. I was confident enough to sew up the leggings in a lovely but pricey rayon/poly/spandex fabric from the local box fabric store that had enough weight/stretch to work with the pattern without revealing every little lump & bump. The end result was a smooth, non/binding fit.

The Belmont leggings were actually the first garment I've ever made and the first time I've followed a pattern. Overall, I'm so pleased with how they turned out! I prefer a higher waist and a slimmer leg, so I combined the yoga waistband with the leggings. As a shorter person, I also have a hard time finding 7/8 length leggings, so I loved being able to trim some material off the bottom of these to suit my wants. I probably should have made my first pair without the gusset, because that was tough for me, to be honest. Mine ended up really sloppy, but that's poor workmanship, and not at all the fault of the pattern.
I found out I was pregnant shortly before making these leggings, so I sized up a size in hopes of wearing them a bit longer since they have the nice, high yoga waistband. I think it's going to work really well.

This is a great pattern. Graded between sizes, but otherwise the fit was really good. The gusset is a little tricky. Make sure you go slow and follow the directions exactly. It's worth doing the gusset because it makes the leggings or pants super comfortable and flexible.

This was a great, straightforward & quick make. I halved the width of the waistband as I prefer a narrow band. I reduced the length to make cropped leggings & also made full length (all from bamboo jersey). They fit true to size & are very comfy.

Now my leggings are a beautiful fit over my rather large tummy And the legs actually stop at my ankles instead of dangling off the end of my foot and having to be shortened. I love this pattern.

Once I found the right size I only needed two simple adjustments to the length. This is a great pattern, that I will no doubt use many, many times!

It is always difficult to know exactly what makes a difference to a good fit. The option of a gusset helps with this. This is the first PDF pattern I have used and thanks to my local friendly print shop, I'll now do this all the time.

I've made several pairs of both versions and they are my most comfortable ever. Easy to sew up quick!

I have knee problems and was planning a cross country car trip so I decided to make compression leggings in hopes of being more comfortable. I chose the Belmont leggings pattern because of my past successful experiences with Cashmerette patterns and the outside seam that would allow for additional customization.

I ordered two different compression fabrics from Mood fabrics, both with close to 20% Lycra content. Of the two, I ended up preferring the nylon over the polyester because it was a little cooler, but they both worked well.

I found a blog post that suggested 20% negative ease and I used that guideline to customize my fit. I started with the size 28 pattern and took measurements at 5 different points on my leg first thing in the morning and used those to customize the pattern. After trying them on the first time, I took in the side seam a little in a couple of places and adjusted the pattern to match.

I made a total of three pairs, all with the elastic waistband. They were a huge success. I was able to drive all day without pain or swelling in my knees or ankles. They were more comfortable because I made the legs as tight as I could but left more ease in He hip area.

The Belmont leggings was the perfect pattern for my custom compression leggings and they made the 5,500 mile trip from Alaska to Georgia so much easier. Thank you for a great pattern!

the best fit and I love the style and comfort. Very easy to understand and follow the instructions Would buy again if needed to

Fit was perfect for my niece without any adjustments except for length. Couldn’t be happier!

I made both the yoga pants and leggings (used for swim shorts) and it’s a wonderful pattern. I will definitely use it again

I made the yoga pants, size 18 at hips grading to 20 in the waist. The gusset was challenging to visualize but just trust the directions and the pictures and do the steps exactly as instructed and it does work, I promise. The drafting of this pattern is like magic, it fits the curve of my hips and bum so well that it’s been seriously hard to get out of the habit of reaching to unroll/tug up the waistband every 5 minutes. It does not budge because the rest of me isn’t pulling it down. I just joined a gym and I’ve had compliments on these - it’s more motivating to go when I know I’m wearing something cool that fits, looks good and isn’t boring black. Would love to see more athleisure patterns!

I've now sewed the Belmont leggings twice (not interested in the yoga pants) and love the simple projects. Easy, quick, could even be a first sewing project. In a size 16 I even got by with 1m of fabric! One problem I've had with both pairs, however, was that I had to reduce the seam allowance down to 0.3cm or less since both were fairly tight. Thank god I chose the gusset! Of course, it's very possible that my jerseys weren't stretchy enough (although I did test this). So I'd definitely recommend athletic jersey etc. with a very high spandex content.
It would be very helpful if you could also note the thigh circumference you draft for (for the various sizes), since that can vary quite as much as hip and waist circumference. Because the pattern has so much negative ease, I had no idea whether I was sewing the right size for my thunder thighs ;)

I had an issue with the legging/yoga pants pattern. I sent a message expressing my frustration. My email was answered almost immediately and the issue was resolved. Great company! They work with you! So impressed! Thanks again!