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Fabric for activewear leggings I'm making Jalie 2920
Lucy in Virginia   Advanced Beginner VA USA Member since 12/20/07 Posts: 264	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/7/12 9:08 PM I just purchased Jalie 2920 and now want to make some leggings to wear to the gym. It's too cold to wear my gym shorts on the weight machines! I'm not looking for the tight, shiny stuff that the aerobics teachers wear; but rather the stuff that hugs your legs and doesn't bag out too much like a cotton knit will. I'm guessing poyester/spandex percentage will be pretty high and that's OK. Also, wondering about sources. I know there is www.SpandexWorld.com and they are pretty good. Anybody know other good sources for activewear? ------ Total Stash at end of 2011 -- 700 yds. ??... 2012 Total Items Sewn -- 14 2012 Total Stash Used -- 28.125 (yay!) Remaining stash, including new purchases -- about 708.38 yds 2012 Goal: 700 yds. or less for Dec. 31, 2012. Machines: Babylock Ellisimo; Viking Platinum 770; Brother 900D Serger: Baby Lock Evolve
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2792	Login to reply to this post In reply to Lucy in Virginia << Like this post Date: 12/7/12 11:08 PM Try also Spandex House and Stretch House -- have used both of those plus Spandex World many times. I would recommend a nylon/spandex blend -- maybe a supplex -- I get mine from Spandex World and Spandex House. I find they hold their shape well. ------ Sheila "sewing very slowly to fill an empty closet" 2012/2013 Stash Busting Sew-Along: 27.25 yards sewn (as of 05/15/13) 21.75 yards purchased (as of 05/15/13)
marec   Intermediate OR USA Member since 5/11/08 Posts: 3548	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/8/12 0:41 AM Emma One Sock sells some great knits I have used for breeches. Very substantial and NOT shiny. ------ my blog: http://kf-biblioblog.blogspot.com/ Sewing through my pattern stash-125 completed.
JOshiro   Advanced Beginner MN USA Member since 5/14/05 Posts: 149	Login to reply to this post In reply to Lucy in Virginia << Like this post Date: 12/8/12 9:01 AM My daughters have leggings from Hanna Andersson that are 90/10 cotton/lycra that are very nice quality, heavy, doesn't bag and stretch horribly. I've seen some fabric places that sell that blend (Spandex House?) in solid colors, so don't discount cotton knits altogether! (I haven't purchased any, so I can't recommend a specific vendor.)
squirrellypoo Advanced UNITED KINGDOM Member since 3/27/05 Posts: 1524	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/8/12 11:20 AM The key word to look for is "supplex" - this is the premium wicking Lycra for sportswear, and it breathes nicely while you sweat. The creme de la creme of supplex is made in Canada by Suzi Spandex, and their version is called "suziplex". It is, without a doubt, the nicest fabric I have EVER run in, either fabric or anything RTW. It's so good I ran my first marathon in some a few weeks ago, with zero chafing. It's worth whatever hassle you have to go through to order from them! ------ www.fehrtrade.com
nicegirl Intermediate DC USA Member since 5/10/06 Posts: 1611	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/8/12 1:52 PM I bought some nylon/lycra on eBay, based on the fiber content of my favorite pair of RTW yoga pants. I have been very happy with it--opaque, thick enough but not heavy, good recovery, no pilling so far. Unfortunately, the vendor doesn't have that fabric anymore. Seattle Fabrics has some for $14.75/yd, which I think is a fair price. I have no experience with them, though I think they have a good reputation. They have a sample pack of the colors for $4.00 ------ http://theslapdashsewist.blogspot.com ================= 2007: purchased 115+, sewed 105+ So close to parity, yet so far Trying again in 2008 Yards purchased: 133 Yards sewn: Somewhere around 95 2009? I give up
BarbPa   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 4/30/06 Posts: 17	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/8/12 2:21 PM Is it possible to get suziplex without going to Montreal?
Judy Kski   Intermediate FL USA Member since 10/26/08 Posts: 1018	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/8/12 2:59 PM Here are a couple other suppliers of Supplex: Fabric Mart Spandex House, Inc. Spandex World, Inc. Stretch House, Inc. I haven't ordered or used Supplex from any of these sources. Just trying to add a few choices to the mix. -- Edited on 12/8/12 3:25 PM -- ------ Judy
Judy Kski   Intermediate FL USA Member since 10/26/08 Posts: 1018	Login to reply to this post In reply to squirrellypoo << Like this post Date: 12/8/12 3:27 PM Would you please provide the fabric content for Suzi Spandex Supplex. Perhaps a suitable substitute could be located in the U.S. ------ Judy
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5422	Login to reply to this post In reply to Lucy in Virginia << Like this post Date: 12/8/12 3:44 PM Lucy - I really like French terry for yoga leggings. Now, I am not working in a hot environment, so if you are doing sweaty gym stuff it may be too warm, but I find it very comfy, thick enough to cover lumps and bumps and has lots of stretch. It takes several wears to get baggy, washes like a dream and is easy to sew. Unfortunately my very favourite was picked out of a remnant bin at a discount store, so I may never find it again ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.

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