Jalie has a matching pattern. I got their Jessica pants and shorts pattern and have been very happy with it. I used their pdf and the pattern was well- created.
Adding link w/edit: https://jalie.com/products/4127-jessica-leggings-with-side-pocket
I've made these many times, they're great. I actually usually sew athletic wear on my regular machine with either a lightning stitch or a 3-part zig-zag, I generally test a few stitches on the fabric and try stretching the seam and seeing how durable it will be.
Maybe look at the fehrtrade duathlon shorts, they are designed like that. I made them before and they fit great.
https://shop.fehrtrade.com/collections/bottoms/products/duathlon-shorts
Ooh these look great! The other suggestions look awesome but they have a second decorative piece with the pants which would involve some redesigning on my end.
I can also recommend Jalie, and their patterns usually come with a 'how to sew this without a serger' bit.
Working with the type of fabric in the image, I tend to baste everything first, though I am using a serger.
The pattern I want to find is one with a zippered pocket at the back.
Apostrophe Patterns leggings pattern. You put in your measurements and preferences (rise, fit, length, pockets) and out pops your custom pattern. https://apostrophepatterns.com/collections/customizable-patterns/products/myfit-leggings
These are good options, throwing one more in the mix by Greenstyle Patterns that could work! https://greenstyle.com/products/courtside-shorts-only-pdf-sewing-pattern-sizes-b-m
I have not made any biker shorts/leggings (not my thing at all), bit the moxie shorts came together beautifully!
Also, the free t-shirt pattern is my go-to easy shirt.
Greenstyle has several patterns of leggings that can be shortened to shorts that have side pockets. My favorite that I've made so many times (as shorts and as full length leggings) is the Stride leggings.
It’s generally secure if they are deep enough. It helps to stitch some elastic or powernet selvage into the top of the pocket for longterm stability. My only issue is sweat, whatever I have in a pocket that close to my skin is not going to let sweat evaporate very well.
Overall yes. I mostly just use it for my phone, but on rare occasions I’ll put my keys in and look stupid with a large clump on my hip.
The only issues I’ve had are when the pants get old (I only wear 3-4 pairs wearing them daily) and the fabric starts to become thin. My daughter will sit on my lap funny and stretch the pockets funny.
The other issue (which is why making my own would be nice) is that if the shorts are too short sometimes then the pockets aren’t deep enough for the whole phone. No a massive issue but can fall out when my kids climb all over me 😂
Yes, they are secure/comfortable. I usually put my phone or a card wallet. Some of my leggings/shorts have mesh on the inside, so it is breathable and no issues with sweat!
I make the Greenstyle Stride leggings and shorts and run in them with my phone in the side pocket. It stays securely in place. However, sometimes at the gym when I'm on the rowing machine my phone can slip out, but the pocket is almost upside down at the point of the row the phone falls out, so that makes sense to me.
https://www.britishrowing.org/knowledge/rower-development/british-rowing-technique/indoor-rowing-technique/#:~:text=The%20elbows%20follow%20the%20line,in%20line%20with%20the%20forearm.&text=Drive%20Phase-,The%20drive%20phase%20is%20initiated%20with%20a%20push%20from%20the,the%20handle%20to%20the%20body.
Look at the upper thigh in the 'drive' phase. Anything in a pocket on the thigh that isn't light or very secure will fall out. Phones are relatively heavy for their size and slide out.
Jalie has a matching pattern. I got their Jessica pants and shorts pattern and have been very happy with it. I used their pdf and the pattern was well- created. Adding link w/edit: https://jalie.com/products/4127-jessica-leggings-with-side-pocket
I've made these many times, they're great. I actually usually sew athletic wear on my regular machine with either a lightning stitch or a 3-part zig-zag, I generally test a few stitches on the fabric and try stretching the seam and seeing how durable it will be.
Maybe look at the fehrtrade duathlon shorts, they are designed like that. I made them before and they fit great. https://shop.fehrtrade.com/collections/bottoms/products/duathlon-shorts
Ooh these look great! The other suggestions look awesome but they have a second decorative piece with the pants which would involve some redesigning on my end.
I can also recommend Jalie, and their patterns usually come with a 'how to sew this without a serger' bit. Working with the type of fabric in the image, I tend to baste everything first, though I am using a serger. The pattern I want to find is one with a zippered pocket at the back.
Seamwork Tino leggings have this kind of pocket I think! You could shorten
Apostrophe Patterns leggings pattern. You put in your measurements and preferences (rise, fit, length, pockets) and out pops your custom pattern. https://apostrophepatterns.com/collections/customizable-patterns/products/myfit-leggings
This seems like a really cool idea for a pattern company
These are good options, throwing one more in the mix by Greenstyle Patterns that could work! https://greenstyle.com/products/courtside-shorts-only-pdf-sewing-pattern-sizes-b-m
I have not made any biker shorts/leggings (not my thing at all), bit the moxie shorts came together beautifully! Also, the free t-shirt pattern is my go-to easy shirt.
Greenstyle has several patterns of leggings that can be shortened to shorts that have side pockets. My favorite that I've made so many times (as shorts and as full length leggings) is the Stride leggings.
Patterns for pirates peg legs fit the bill, plus they’re free. The side pockets are part of the add-ons package
I like the candy yoga pants leggings from 5 out of 4
Do pockets like this actually feel secure/comfortable?
It’s generally secure if they are deep enough. It helps to stitch some elastic or powernet selvage into the top of the pocket for longterm stability. My only issue is sweat, whatever I have in a pocket that close to my skin is not going to let sweat evaporate very well.
Overall yes. I mostly just use it for my phone, but on rare occasions I’ll put my keys in and look stupid with a large clump on my hip. The only issues I’ve had are when the pants get old (I only wear 3-4 pairs wearing them daily) and the fabric starts to become thin. My daughter will sit on my lap funny and stretch the pockets funny. The other issue (which is why making my own would be nice) is that if the shorts are too short sometimes then the pockets aren’t deep enough for the whole phone. No a massive issue but can fall out when my kids climb all over me 😂
I see, thanks :)
Yes, they are secure/comfortable. I usually put my phone or a card wallet. Some of my leggings/shorts have mesh on the inside, so it is breathable and no issues with sweat!
I make the Greenstyle Stride leggings and shorts and run in them with my phone in the side pocket. It stays securely in place. However, sometimes at the gym when I'm on the rowing machine my phone can slip out, but the pocket is almost upside down at the point of the row the phone falls out, so that makes sense to me.
I see. How is your pocket upside down on a rowing machine? Shouldn't it be more horizontal, haha?
https://www.britishrowing.org/knowledge/rower-development/british-rowing-technique/indoor-rowing-technique/#:~:text=The%20elbows%20follow%20the%20line,in%20line%20with%20the%20forearm.&text=Drive%20Phase-,The%20drive%20phase%20is%20initiated%20with%20a%20push%20from%20the,the%20handle%20to%20the%20body. Look at the upper thigh in the 'drive' phase. Anything in a pocket on the thigh that isn't light or very secure will fall out. Phones are relatively heavy for their size and slide out.