KO Baby Legwarmers

 The idea of baby legwarmers is not a new one.  Babylegs are probably the most popular brand.  There are many tutorials on the internet, but this is my version, adapted from a pair that my aunt made for my daughter.  You will need: A pair of women's knee-high socks, serger or sewing machine, thread, scissors and pins.

I found these socks at the Dollar Tree.  They had all different kinds, including seasonal designs.

Pin socks together three times, as shown.  Each sock is now in 4 pieces.  Pinning together is my *lazy* alternative to measuring :)  The long part will make up the main part of the legwarmer.  Save the middle/straight piece to make the cuff.  The toe and heel can be discarded.

Okay, different sock, but stay with me!  It is easier to see the process on this striped sock.  Take the middle/straight piece that you saved and roll it in half, right side out.  Then, slip over the cut end of the legwarmer.  I have laid them in the direction the cuff will slip on.  Notice, all cut sides are facing the same direction!

You may want to pin here, but I'm lazy, so I didn't.  Be sure all the ends are lined up, which is a little tricky because once you cut the sock, it will want to roll up.

Time to serge!  Set your serger accordingly to avoid puckering.  If you have a regular ol' sewing machine, use a zig zag or overlock stitch.

Done.  Now do the other one!

Ready for some baby's legs ;)

Shown on my lovely model.  She is 17 months and about 25lb, so you're LO can wear these for a while!