Sewing Inspiration: Leopard Print Denim
Leopard print is everywhere right now — from the high street to the catwalk, you’ll spot it on jeans, midi skirts, jackets, and even accessories. It’s bold, timeless and versatile.
I have the perfect fabric to sew your own leopard print garment - Ace Animal Print Denim in Brown from Fabric Godmother. This fabric is gorgeous: it is a medium to heavy weight denim weighing around 9oz. It has a rich brown leopard print design across it, it is made from 100% cotton and is 160cm wide. This fabric is suitable for sewing patterns that require the fabric to have no stretch.
So let's get onto what you could sew in this fabric!
Trousers
Sera Pants by Papercut Patterns
The Sera Pants pattern has the option of straight or barrel leg, and useful patch pockets or smaller rounded front pockets. You could also make the shorts version which would be amazing now that summer is on its way!
Thea Trousers by Tilly and the Buttons
The Thea Trousers are a wide leg pattern which can either be full length or cropped. You can also choose between a zip fly or buttons, and welt pockets or patch pockets. Tilly and the Buttons sewing patterns have clear photo instructions to help you.
Some other trouser patterns that you might like to try are:
- Dawn Jeans by Megan Nielsen
- Lane Pants by Syd Graham Patterns
- Worker Trousers by The Modern Sewing Co
- Coe Trousers by Daughter Judy Patterns
Skirts
Ramana Skirt by Tilly and the Buttons
This versatile skirt pattern has a few options for you, knee or mini length, patch pockets or faux pocket flaps and you can decide if you'd like your skirt to be lined. Tilly's clear step by step instructions and video will help you to insert an invisible zip in the side seam.
The Xanthe Skirt by Sew Over It
The Xanthe Skirt by Sew Over was designed with denim in mind. It is fitted at the waist and hips, and then straight on the legs, and has the classic features of a denim skirt. You can choose between mini or midi length, if you go for midi it has a lovely front slit to make moving easier.
Some other skirt patterns that you might like to try are:
Dungarees
The Harlene Dungarees by Merchant and Mills
The Harlene Dungarees by Merchant and Mills are the perfect every day dungarees and made up in this leopard print denim they would look amazing!
Jackets
The Ilford Jacket by Friday Pattern Company
The Ilford Jacket by Friday Pattern Company is a versatile pattern with two lengths, two sleeve options, and several pocket styles. You can easily customise it to suit your style.
Sonny Jacket by Tilly and the Buttons
The Sonny Jacket Sewing Pattern by Tilly and the Buttons has many different versions that you can choose between to make it your own. Tilly has a lot of free tutorials online for making this jacket, and if you'd like to line this jacket you can purchase a separate add on sewing pattern to do this.
Accessories
If a leopard print garment is a little too much for you then a bag is perfect.
Bestie Bag by Blackbird Fabrics
The Bestie Bag by Blackbird Fabrics is very popular at the moment and I have seen so many beautiful versions of it on Instagram. It is a banana shaped carry all bag with 4 different variations so you can choose the size, straps and pockets to suit you.
Have you sewn something in this denim fabric? I'd love to hear more, let me know in the comments what you have made and if you have any tips for your fellow dressmakers.