First I built a pattern to size on my daughter:
Knee
Ankle pieces
Leg
I cut about an inch larger all the way around as you can see on the leg piece pattern vs. pleather above.
Then I folded under and stitched for a clean edge
Topside
Underside
I did the same for the two ankle pieces then pinned together
The two very center ovals hold them together, and I stitched at the seam on the corner points of the smallest one to anchor it too. But it leaves it so it appears like they are still separate even though they are actually well attached because the small one has edges that move.
Knee, leg, ankle pieces
I only stitched at the corner points to attach the knee/ankle to the leg so it appears jointed. I might sew some kind of button for a grommet joint later but I haven't found one I like yet.
There is an elastic band measured to fit her leg at the knee joint and one for her ankle, stitched to the back of the leg corners top and bottom. That's how they stay on.
They look like this on ( though I have yet to do the rest of the costume.. I've the waist cloths and cape almost done though)
Will look much better when she's in the full costume ;)
