Sparrow Pant + Short
![Square image 1 for assembling leg and finishing touches](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/Square-image-1-for-assembling-leg-and-finishing-touches.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=670)
3 — Assemble Leg and Finishing Touches
09—December 2021
Now for the final steps in sewing your Sparrow Pant or Short; assembling the legs and finishing touches!
![1 pinning front and back](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/1-pinning-front-and-back.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
![2 overlocked side seams](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/2-overlocked-side-seams.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
With the right sides together, pin the front to the back at the side seam. Sew the side seam with a 1cm seam. Take care near the pocket edge not to accidently catch the pocket opening in this seam. You can either pin it back a little, or tuck it under as you get close to it. Neaten the seam and then repeat for the other side.
Press the seams towards the back.
![Trouser innerleg seam](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/trouser_innerleg_seam.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
With the right sides together, pin the front to the back at the inner leg. Sew with a 1cm seam then neaten.
Repeat for the other leg.
Press seams towards the back.
![3 putting legs inside one another](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/3-putting-legs-inside-one-another.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
We will now join the two legs together.
With one leg inside out, place the other leg, right side out, inside the first leg so the right sides are together.
![4 pinning crutch](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/4-pinning-crutch.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
![5 crutch overlock](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/5-crutch-overlock.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
Pin the two legs together through the crotch seam, matching the seams and notches. Sew together with a 1cm seam. Neaten the seam and then press it to one side.
![7 pinning waist band hands](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/7-pinning-waist-band-hands.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
Next, we will create the casing for the waist elastic.
Fold the waist edge over 1cm, then over another 5cm as per your pressing at the beginning. Pin it in place.
![New 8 waist band stiching](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/new_8_waist_band_stiching.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
Edge stitch the casing closed, leaving a 5cm opening at centre back.
![9 threading elastic](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/9-threading-elastic.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
![10 pinning elastic](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/10-pinning-elastic.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
Using a safety pin or bodkin, thread the elastic through the casing. Pin the ends together securely with a 2cm overlap. Now try them on to check they are sitting comfortably and adjust the elastic as needed.
![12 elastic sewn](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/12-elastic-sewn.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
Once everything is comfortable, double-check that the elastic is not twisted, then sew the ends of the elastic together with a 2cm overlap.
![13 pinning wasit band closed](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/13-pinning-wasit-band-closed.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
![15 waist band close up finished](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/15-waist-band-close-up-finished.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
Pin the opening closed, and then edge stitch.
![16 hem pressed](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/16-hem-pressed.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
![17 pinnning hem](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/17-pinnning-hem.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
Fold back the hem 1cm, and then a further 6cm at the notches, as per your pressing at the beginning.
![18 showing hem](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/18-showing-hem.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
Pin in place then edge stitch to close.
Repeat for both legs.
![14 threading drawstring](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/14-threading-drawstring.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
Thread the drawstring through with a safety pin or bodkin. Make sure the tie is sitting flat in the waistband and the ends are even.
![19 sewing elastic at back seam](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/19-sewing-elastic-at-back-seam.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
![21 back view elastic waist band](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/3-Assembel-Legs-and-Finishing/21-back-view-elastic-waist-band.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
Ditch stitch at the centre back in the waist seam to secure the drawstring.
![Trouser hang shot](https://fabric-store.imgix.net/blog/Make-by-TFS/Sparrow-Set-Sew-Along/trouser_hang_shot.jpg?auto=format&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=85&w=800)
Trim any loose threads and give your pant or short a press!
Your Sparrow Pant or Short is complete!
Check out the Sparrow Pant + Short pattern in our Online Store here. We also have the Sparrow Shirt pattern so you can sew the Sparrow Set!
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