Ballet Leotards
- A: Scoop-neck leotard with shelf bra lining, short or long sleeve, and ballet leg
- B: Twist-front leotard with shelf bra lining, short or long sleeve, and ballet leg
A classic dancewear sewing pattern with a size range that allows you to make leotards for your growing dancer or to dress an entire group for a show or recital.
ERRATUM // PRINTED PATTERN (fixed on PDF version)
- Figure 16 is missing in the printed instructions. You will find updated instructions here.
- On piece B, size letters are inverted in one location. Please disregard the labels circled on this image:
Print at home (A4 / US Letter): 24 pages
This was the first thing I've ever sewn and it turned out great. My daughter is very happy with it.
I was looking for this exact pattern to use as a swimsuit. It was recommended to me by Jalie and I can say it came out perfect! Made all on a regular sewing machine. Highly recommend!
The pattern worked well :-) I used an overlocker and a coverstitch machine and it came out just fine. I may have over-estimated my size, though. So it is a bit big but I'll just sew a smaller size next time.
Sized this down for my toddler and the fit was spot on!
Full Review here:
https://www.thepetitesewist.com/2018/03/jalie-6090437951672-and-6090457678008-quick-easy-project.html
I love this pattern. I make dance leotards and I use the classic ballet (read: very low on the hip) leg line of this pattern blended to whatever bodice is desired, and I've been outrageously happy with the result. I haven't made the twist front top yet, but the plain bodice makes a very good basic pattern to play with and works up very quickly if you don't make a lot of changes. This is the pattern that made me fall in love with Jalie.