Leo

$9.00
 

The most versatile one piece yet! This Leo was designed with a cute and casual, everyday vibe in mind. We love to use super stretchy jersey and style like any other top or dress. Of course, it works great for dance and gymnastics too. 

This pattern is designed to fit snugly. Please read through the instructions before cutting out the pattern for tips on grading to achieve optimal fit! 

Options:
  • Simple or Skirted
  • Long, Short or Bubble Sleeves

Sizes: 12M - 9/10Y

Materials:

  • Body - Though many fabrics can work, cotton lycra jersey with 75-100% stretch is the best fabric for the body of the leo. 
  • BInding/Bands - Rib fabric with great recovery works best for these but you can use your main fabric if it meets the stretch requirements.
  • Skirt - Most lightweight fabrics will work for the skirt! Jersey, either matching or contrasting, tulle, mesh, etc...

Pattern Type: 
PDF - Letter (A4), A0, Projector


Skill Level:
Beginner

Fabric Requirements:
Leo with seams
12M-2T: 3/4 yard
3T-5T: 1 yard
6/7-9/10: 1 1/2 yards
Seamless Leo
2M-2T: 3/4 yards
3T-5T: 1 1/4 yard
6/7-9/10: 1 1/2 yards
Skirt 
12M-2T: 3/4 yard
3T-5T: 1 1/4 yard
6/7-9/10: 1 1/2 yards

Machines:
* Sewing Machine
* Serger (small zig zag in place of serged seams if you don't have one)
* Coverstitch Machine (optional)

Additional Sizes Examples and Pictures:
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Additional Details:

Once payment has gone through you will be able to download your files immediately! You will also receive both a confirmation email and an email with a link to download your files. The confirmation email will give you the option to view your order where you can download your files. Lots of options! Be sure to check your promotions/spam/junk folders if the email with the file links doesn't come to your inbox.

Please don't share the file with anyone. 

If you have any issues feel free to email hello@lowlandkids.com

Kids - Rompers/One piece swimsuits

Size Height Trunk Inseam Waist Hips
NB 19-21" (53cm) 24" (61cm) 6" (15cm) 14" (35cm) 15" (38cm)
0-3M 21-24" (61cm) 26" (66cm) 6.5" (16cm) 15" (38cm) 15.5" (39cm)
3-6M 24-26" (66cm) 27" (69cm) 7.5" (19cm) 15.5" (39cm) 16" (40cm)
6-9M 26-27" (69cm) 28" (71cm) 8.5" (21cm) 16.25" (41cm) 16.5" (42cm)
9-12M 27-29" (73cm) 29" (74cm) 10" (25cm) 16.75" (43cm) 17" (43cm)
12-18M 29-31" (78cm) 31" (79cm) 11.5" (29cm) 17" (43cm) 18" (46cm)
18-24M 31-33" (83cm) 33" (84cm) 12.25" (31cm) 18.5" (47cm) 18.5" (47cm)
2T 33-36" (91cm) 35" (89cm) 13" (33cm) 19.5" (49cm) 19.5" (49cm)
3T 36-39" (99cm) 37" (94cm) 14" (35cm) 20" (51cm) 21.5" (54cm)
4T 39-44" (112cm) 40" (102cm) 15.5" (39cm) 21" (53cm) 22.5" (57cm)
5T 44-50" (126cm) 41" (104cm) 17" (43cm) 21.5" (54cm) 23" (58cm)
6/7 48-52" (132cm) 43" (109cm) 18.5" (47cm) 22" (56cm) 24" (61cm)
7/8 50-56" (142cm) 45" (114cm) 20" (51cm) 22.5" (57cm) 25" (63cm)
8/9 54-58" (147cm) 47" (119cm) 21.5" (55cm) 23.25" (59cm) 26" (66cm)
9/10 56-62" (157cm) 49" (124cm) 23" (58cm) 24" (61cm) 27" (68cm)

Kids - Pants

Size Height Inseam Waist Hips
NB 19-21" 6" 14" 15"
0-3M 21-24" 6.5" 15" 15.5"
3-6M 24-26" 7.5" 15.5" 16"
6-9M 26-27" 8.5" 16.25" 16.5"
9-12M 27-29" 10" 16.75" 17"
12-18M 29-31" 11.5" 17" 18"
18-24M 31-33" 12.25" 18.5" 18.5"
2T 33-36" 13" 19.5" 19.5"
3T 36-39" 14" 20" 21.5"
4T 39-44" 15.5" 21" 22.5"
5T 44-50" 17" 21.5" 23"
6/7 48-52" 18.5" 22" 24"
7/8 50-56" 20" 22.5" 25"
8/9 54-58" 21.5" 23.25" 26"
9/10 56-62" 23" 24" 27"

Kids - Shorts/Tops/Dresses

Size Height Chest Waist Hips
NB 19-21" (53cm) 15" (38cm) 14" (35cm) 15" (28cm)
0-3M 21-24" (61cm) 16.5" (42cm) 15" (38cm) 15.5" (39cm)
3-6M 24-26" (66cm) 17" (43cm) 15.5" (39cm) 16" (40cm)
6-9M 26-27" (69cm) 17.5" (44cm) 16.25" (41cm) 16.5" (42cm)
9-12M 27-29" (73cm) 18" (46cm) 16.75" (43cm) 17" (43cm)
12-18M 29-31" (78cm) 18.5" (47cm) 17" (43cm) 18" (46cm)
18-24M 31-33" (83cm) 19.5" (49cm) 18.5" (47cm) 18.5" (47cm)
2T 33-36" (91cm) 21" (53cm) 19.5" (49cm) 19.5" (49cm)
3T 36-39" (99cm) 22" (56cm) 20" (51cm) 21.5" (54cm)
4T 39-44" (112cm) 23" (58cm) 21" (53cm) 22.5" (57cm)
5T 44-50" (126cm) 24" (61cm) 21.5" (54cm) 23" (58cm)
6/7 48-52" (132cm) 25" (63cm) 22" (56cm) 24" (61cm)
7/8 50-56" (142cm) 26.25" (66cm) 22.5" (57cm) 25" (63cm)
8/9 54-58" (147cm) 27.25" (69cm) 23.25" (59cm) 26" (66cm)
9/10 56-62" (156cm) 28.5" (71cm) 24" (61cm) 27" (68cm)

Youth

Size Height Chest Waist Hips Trunk
7 50" (127cm) 25" (64cm) 21" (54cm) 26" (66cm) 43" (109cm)
8 52" (132cm) 26" (66cm) 22" (56cm) 27" (69cm) 45" (114cm)
9 54" (137cm) 27" (68cm) 23" (58cm) 28" (71cm) 47" (119cm)
10 56" (142cm) 28" (71cm) 24" (61cm) 29" (74cm) 49" (124cm)
11 57" (145cm) 29" (74cm) 25" (64cm) 30" (76cm) 50" (127cm)
12 58" (147cm) 30" (76cm) 26" (66cm) 31" (79cm) 51" (130cm)
13 59" (149cm) 31" (78cm) 27" (69cm) 32" (81cm) 52" (132cm)
14 60" (152cm) 32" (81cm) 28" (71cm) 33" (84cm) 53" (135cm)
15 61" (155cm) 33" (84cm) 29" (74cm) 34" (86cm) 54" (137cm)
16 62" (158cm) 34" (86cm) 30" (76cm) 35" (89cm) 55" (140cm)
17 63" (160cm) 35" (89cm) 31" (79cm) 36" (92cm) 56" (142cm)
18 64" (163cm) 36" (92cm) 32" (81cm) 37" (94cm) 57" (145cm)

Women's

Size Bust Waist Hips
XXS 31" (79cm) 25" (64cm) 32" (81cm)
XS 33" (84cm) 27" (67cm) 35" (89cm)
S 35" (89cm) 29" (74cm) 37" (94cm)
M 37" (94cm) 32" (81cm) 40" (102cm)
L 39" (99cm) 35" (89cm) 43" (109cm)
XL 43" (109cm) 38" (97cm) 47" (119cm)
1X 47" (119cm) 42" (107cm) 51" (129cm)
2X 52" (132cm) 46" (117cm) 56" (142cm)
3X 57" (145cm) 50" (127cm) 61" (155cm)
4X 62" (158cm) 55" (140cm) 66" (168cm)
5X 67" (170cm) 60" (152cm) 71" (180cm)

Men's

Size Chest Waist Hips
XXS 31" (78cm) 26" (66cm) 31" (78cm)
XS 34" (86cm) 28" (71cm) 34" (86cm)
S 37" (94cm) 31" (78cm) 37" (94cm)
M 40" (102cm) 34" (86cm) 40" (102cm)
L 43" (109cm) 37" (94cm) 43" (109cm)
XL 46" (117cm) 40" (102cm) 45" (114cm)
1X 49" (124cm) 44" (112cm) 47" (119cm)
2X 52" (132cm) 48" (122cm) 49" (124cm)
3X 55" (140cm) 52" (132cm) 52" (132cm)
4X 58" (147cm) 56" (142cm) 55" (140cm)
5X 61" (155cm) 60" (152cm) 58" (147cm)
A quick note before you dive in: Our patterns include multiple files so you can sew the way you like—at home on a printer, at a copyshop (A0), or with a projector.

Quick answers

  • After checkout, you can download your pattern from the confirmation page, from the email we send, or anytime under Account → My Downloads using the same email you purchased with.
  • Your files come in a .zip. It’s easiest to download on a computer, unzip, and you’ll see: Instructions, Letter/A4, A0, and a Projector file.
  • Printing at home? Open the Letter/A4 PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader and print at 100% (Actual Size), then check the test square.
  • Prefer no paper? Use the Projector file. It includes a calibration layer so you can confirm scale before you cut.
  • Need a big print? Send the A0 file to a local copyshop or an online printer.
  • If you get stuck, email hello@lowlandkids.com and we'll be happy to help!


Downloads & accounts


How do I get my files?
Right after payment you’ll see a download button on the confirmation page. We also email you links in your order confirmation email. And you can log in to our website any time and find everything under View Downloads.

What pattern files are included?
Four PDFs: Instructions, Letter/A4 (home printing), A0 (copyshop), and Projector.

Can I download on my phone or tablet?
Yes! Check out our Printing and Projector tips page for specific guidance.


Projector sewing (quick start)


Do your patterns include projector files?
Yes—our current catalog includes projector-optimized files for nearly all patterns. You’ll see “Projector” listed in each download.

How do I check scale?
Open the Projector file and turn on the calibration layer. Confirm the 1” / 2.5 cm squares measure correctly. If you move your projector or cutting surface, re-check before you cut.

Any setup tips?
Keep the text/markers layer visible. If labels look faint, check your PDF viewer’s accessibility settings and disable “replace document colors.” You can also enable the black background layer for higher contrast.


Print-at-home (Letter/A4)

1. Open the Letter/A4 PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. In the print dialog, choose Actual Size (100%) and auto portrait/landscape.
3. Print the page with the test square first; measure to confirm scale.

Troubleshooting:
  • If the whole pattern prints on a single page, you likely opened the wrong file (use Letter/A4, not A0 or Projector).
  • If lines look fuzzy or misaligned, try “Print as image,” make sure your printer driver is up to date, and restart your computer.


Copyshop / A0

Download the A0 file and send it to a copyshop or an online service. Many sewists print a single master copy and trace sizes as needed.

Note that we protect our patterns by locking the pdf files to prevent editing in tools like Adobe Illustrator. In rare circumstances copy shops might use software that invisibly requests edit access and will show errors when attempting to open our files. 


Layers (print only the sizes you need)

All patterns include layers. Open the Layers panel in Acrobat Reader and hide sizes you don’t need. This keeps lines clear and makes grading between sizes easier.


Sizing & skill level

Each product page shows the skill level and links to the size chart. If measurements land between sizes, it’s common to use the width of one size and the length of another.


What machines do I need?

A regular sewing machine is all you need to start. A serger is optional but great for knit fabrics and tidy seams. A coverstitch is helpful for professional hems but not required.


Can I sell what I make?

Yes—items must be sewn by you personally. Mass production or outsourcing isn’t allowed. For manufacturing inquiries, email us.


Need help?

We’re happy to troubleshoot downloads, printing, or projector setup. Email hello@lowlandkids.com and include your order email and a screenshot of your issue if you can.
 

Customers praised this versatile leotard pattern as "easy to sew" and "perfect" for dance and gymnastics. Instructions are clear and sizing is true to fit. Popular features include multiple sleeve and skirt options. Some noted sleeves run long and requested design additions like diaper buttons and higher back necklines.

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  • 5 stars: 16 (89%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (11%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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F. o.
Pour Une Danseuse Ravie

J'ai cousu une version manches courtes et jupe pour ma petite danseuse en herbe qui grandit trop vite. Rien à redire, patron super, bien coupé, confortable au niveau de la culotte. Je le referai encore et encore :wink:

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Nina
Great :)

I really like the pattern and the instructions are great! It would be cool to have it in a version with buttons at the bottom, as this would make it easier to change diapers/go to toilet for kids. Next time I'll try to add that myself. But my daughter lovers her Leo :)

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Jennifer H.
The pattern was absolutely perfect,

The pattern was absolutely perfect, very easy to sew & to follow! My daughter does classical ballet and she’s 6 1/2-year-olds and no other girl has a leotard that looks like this one. It’s perfect and we plan on making another one.

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KATHLEEN S.
Leo bodysuit

Love this pattern waiting on the fabric to arrive

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Amanda D.
Such a wonderful piece to

Such a wonderful piece to sew! I love making the bodysuit version with bamboo spandex!

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Jasmine D.
Fun, cute, simple.

I loved sewing up this pattern for my child. I had to adjust a bit for the second time to fit her a little better, but overall, they fit well and she loves them.

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Zoe
Nice versatile pattern

Nice versatile pattern, easy make with great instructions. Sleeves are way too long, but its an easy fix. I wish the pattern would come with a higher back neck-line version as well

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Heather S.
My daughter loves her Leo

My daughter loves her Leo dress! Instructions were super easy to follow.

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Courtney B.
Perfect for a ballerina

My daughter is in ballet and I needed to make her a personalized Leo for fun. This was the perfect pattern. I love a good simple to follow pattern. The size was perfect fitting!

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Deirdrann C.
Fun & easy enough!

Size was good! I didn’t grade any sizes just stuck with what size my child normally wears. Worked for us! Pattern was easy enough to read and follow! Love that there are more selections of Leo’s especially with bands/binding!! Puff sleeves are So cute!!

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Polina K.
Such a cute pattern. Made

Such a cute pattern. Made mu daughter gymnastics costume with a skirt and she loves it. For my next version i will probably change the low back to scoop neckline and swap leg binding to built in elastics. But the pattern is great base for any pattern hacks you would like to make, so very pleased with it.

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Christina S.
Leo pattern

This pattern is so easy to put together! I honestly can’t stop making them.

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Leslie B.
So easy to sew

My daughter just signed up for dance and I had to make her some Leo’s! We love them and for so good. Very true to size

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Jessica M.
Super cute

Easy to follow. Worked great. True to size. Love it

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Lindsay A.
J ai rallonge la jupe

J ai rallonge la jupe pour en faire une robe de danse de salon ♡♡♡

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Ming S.
The perfect little leotard pattern.

My daughter had been asking for a leotard for dance class since she started in September. I followed the grading instructions and the pattern fits her so well. I still haven't figured out binding without an attachment, so I am thankful there was a band option. It still came out great, in my opinion, and my daughter is beyond thrilled!

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Tierney

Lots of different options and I love there are so many sizes!

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Gloria
Perfect For A Little Gymnast

I used some remaining swim a had bought in early summer. Sewed up very nicely. I used basting stitches on the last step since the binding seams were a little bulky and it came out beautiful on my serger! My daughters spend hours on the trampoline practicing cartwheels and round offs so this was perfect pattern for them. And as a bonus she was wear it as a swimming suit