Friday, December 2, 2011

Shirred leg warmers topped with a bow


I've been an adoring fan of legwarmers lately. They're so cute and snuggly. I knew when I saw these on Pinterest that I had to make my baby girl some. Only I'd stitch bows on instead of flowers. (she'll likely get some with flowers too!) This was a very simple and quick project and because I used jersey there really was no need to hem. (Don't you just love a lazy jersey project?!)


Click here for a great tutorial on how to shirr using elastic thread. The only things I did differently was I increased the length of my stitch.



When you're done stitching up the leg warmers hand stitch the bows on top. I made mine like this. But you could also tie a bow with ribbon. Whatever works for you.  


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32 comments:

  1. Rachel // Maybe MatildaDecember 2, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Okay, those are adorable. Really, really adorable. I kind of want some for myself . . . think it would look as good on a 24-year old as a 4-ish-year old? ;-) Great idea!

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  2. Tara-ComfyandPrettyBlogDecember 2, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    pretty!

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  3. LizDecember 2, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Those have got to be the most adorable legwarmers... ever!! I love the stripes, color, and pop-of-color bow! Great job!

    I would love for you to link up to Find Your Craft Friday...

    http://thequickjourney.blogspot.com/2011/12/find-your-craft-friday-link-party.html

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  4. ChristineDecember 2, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    These are so cute! I just made some out of cashmere (no shirring). I am loving that leg warmers are back :)

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  5. annies homeDecember 2, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    how cute great job come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  6. Vicky @ Mess For LessDecember 2, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Those are so cute! Thanks for sharing. I am a new follower visiting from Pity Party. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  7. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeDecember 2, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    If I were 7, I would die for those... Might even now... Cute Leg Warmers...crazy.

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  8. kimDecember 2, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    My daughter NEEDS these, like yesterday!I am hosting my first EVAH link party this weekend. It is up and running now and I would love for you to come link up some of your projects!

    Kim @ Too Much Time

    http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/search/label/get%20schooled%20saturday

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  9. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUEDecember 3, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Way... way CUTE!

    I would love for you to share it on my link party!I hope to see you there!

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  10. Maya KuzmanDecember 3, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    These are adorable!

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  11. Chantelle @ Mommyx3=InsanityDecember 3, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    LOVE! I have been on the leg warmer bandwagon this year too, but for myself instead of my girls lol. They love mine though and have been begging for a pair...I think these may be what they get!! Thanks for the inspiration!! I'm your newest follower. Feel free to stop by my blog and check it out too :)

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  12. MonicaDecember 3, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    These are soooooo adorable and your tutorial is awesome! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  13. KateDecember 3, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    i love these! thanks for linking up and giving a tutorial! XO, Kate of avery&anderson

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  14. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    ADORABLE!! I love these...My daughter would love these! I'm your newest follower from Too Much Time on My Hands party. I'd love you to stop by my blog if you get a chance & maybe follow along too.
    Sally
    loveofhomes.blogspot.com

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  15. BodenDecember 5, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    How absolutely adorable! I'd be thrilled if you dropped by to share your creativity at the Head to Head Showdown, going on right now at www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com ~Jen

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  16. BodenDecember 5, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Woo-Hoo!! So glad you linked up and joined the party! ~Jen

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  17. Jill @Two Yellow Birds DecorDecember 7, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Those are absolutely adorable!! I love them!! Thanks for the tutorial!
    Jill
    twoyellowbirdsdecor.blogspot.com

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  18. AndreaDecember 7, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    So sweet, such a cute idea!!!!

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  19. LaurenDecember 7, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    These are adorable! My little one loves leg warmers!

    I'd love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinteresting-link-party-week-sixteen.html

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  20. @lliE from FreshlyCompletedDecember 8, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    These are REally adorable. But can I just say Shirring Scares me? I can sew pretty well....but I just don't think I can handle the shirring-- perhaps I'd better just try it some day.

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  21. Beth F.December 8, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    These are so cute!

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  22. CamilleDecember 9, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    These are seriously so darling!! You are so talented to come up with something like this. I am thinking that I need some of these for my little girl. The little bow on the top is my favorite. Thanks for linking up to Strut Your Stuff Saturday! We hope that you will come back tomorrow and share more of you amazing ideas!
    Camille @
    SixSistersStuff

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  23. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    So gorgeous! We wear a lot of babylegs in our house but these are so much cuter.

    Thank-you so much for adding your creativity to our Pin'Inspiration Party this week.

    Happy follower and would love if you popped by and grabbed a button.

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  24. saffiertjeDecember 11, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    oh my .... these are way to cute not to make!!!!

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  25. Pam @Threading My WayDecember 11, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Cute as!!! Thanks for sharing. I've pinned this one...

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  26. LindsayDecember 11, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I really love this! SO much that I am going to be featuring it tomorrow on Southern Lovely!

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  27. Rose and HeatherDecember 13, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    You've been FeAtUrEd at Sew Stylish Boutique! Come grab a button :)

    http://sewstylishboutique.blogspot.com/2011/12/crafty-lassie-tuesday-link-party-17.html

    Thanks,
    Heather and Rose

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  28. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    OMG!! That is so darn CUTE!! Thanks for sharing! Pinning it:D

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  29. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Ok I have 4 girls so I will be doing these any advice on sizes? Like should I measure a leg and add so much? I'm new to the shirring so I don't know. Please email me if you can and let me know. beckgregg79@yahoo.com Thanks.

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  30. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    These would be cute using recycled t-shirts. So simple and so cute.

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  31. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    This was my first shirring project! I did it and they look so cute!!!! Now I'm going to tackle the bow! I'm so proud of myself! Thanks for the measuring advice! I really appreciate it!

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  32. Rachel // Maybe MatildaNovember 8, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Hey girlfriend. You already know I love these, but I wanted to let you know that I shared them today on the Bungalow Boutique blog as part of a list of stylish ideas for kids. Thanks for your great idea and tutorial!

    http://thebungalowboutique.com/2012/11/08/5-stylish-ideas-for-kids/#

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