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Calendria   Advanced Beginner AK USA Member since 7/4/05 Posts: 592	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 3/1/13 0:56 AM I have decided to make myself some super cute workout clothes because, truth be told, I am either wearing workout clothes, night clothes/lounge clothes or a dress. thats it. so . . . . what are your FAVORITE patterns for working out in?
cabinbaby   Intermediate AK USA Member since 4/8/07 Posts: 879	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 3/1/13 1:26 PM I love Jalie. They have great stuff. I love the running skirt. I like this one too. I've made several nice running jackets out of this pattern too. -- Edited on 3/1/13 1:28 PM -- ------ dawn www.twoontwooff.blogspot.com
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2789	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 3/1/13 1:40 PM Kwik Sew 3115 in a wicking fabric is my go to pattern for pants. I change the width of the lower leg for some variety for different activities. ------ 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)
bluefly   Advanced Beginner GA USA Member since 8/19/06 Posts: 486	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/2/13 8:24 AM Try silhouette patterns 3400 3 piece yoga pants. You can also watch the webcast of May 9, 2011 on the web site. ------ "Let's make the most of this day" bluefly
Calendria   Advanced Beginner AK USA Member since 7/4/05 Posts: 592	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/2/13 9:41 PM thanx all. any ideas for tops? and any ideas on ways to make it super cute? not just boring black? like I said - cute hehe
squirrellypoo Advanced UNITED KINGDOM Member since 3/27/05 Posts: 1524	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 3/5/13 11:53 AM I've been away for the weekend but I wanted to chime in because I'm a distance runner and I've been sewing a lot of my own running gear over the past year or two. My absolute FAVOURITE running leggings pattern is Papercut's "Ooh La Leggings" - the fit is perfect, the style lines are so much more interesting than the average legging, and it gives a great opportunity to colourblock, especially with the outer leg panels. I've now made this 6 times (I think?) and I ran my first marathon in a pair of these! For warmer weather, I second the Jalie running skirt pattern Dawn recommended above. It's comfortable to run in and looks really expensive, and the big side pockets are a definite plus. For vests/singlets, I've actually found that I get a better fit with exactly the right necklines I like by just self-drafting. I'm by no means confident at drafting, but knit slopers are really easy because there are no darts and fewer measurements! I've used the draft from Metric Pattern Cutting but I prefer the one in the Patternmaking for Underwear Design book as it's made with 10% negative ease and is closer in fit to my RTW tops. For vests/singlets, I tried a variety of seam finishes and for me personally, I absolutely NEED to bind the edges with my coverstitch. Anything else looks bad and chafes horribly. I posted a bunch of coverstitch binder tips here. That being said, I've just bought KwikSew 3672 to make as an alternate running top. This one's got an integrated shelf bra (not much use to me as I need a proper sports bra for support anyway), but I really like the back design. For winter running, I've made Christine Jonson's raglan tee from her Travel Trio Three pattern with a half-height collar and extended sleeves for fold-over mitts and I *love* running in that. It's designed for 80% stretch fabric so it's nice and tight. -- Edited on 3/5/13 11:54 AM -- -- Edited on 3/5/13 11:57 AM -- -- Edited on 3/6/13 3:16 AM -- ------ www.fehrtrade.com
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4375	Login to reply to this post In reply to squirrellypoo << 1 member likes this. Date: 3/5/13 1:52 PM Thank you, you have so much great information on your site that I want to add a search term for future searches. This one is set up for swim wear and active wear. swimwearthread Also adding another category: bindingknitthread (Use these made up words in the message board search function and search messages, not titles. Leave the PR member name space empty - you do not need a poster's name to complete the search.) -- Edited on 3/5/13 1:57 PM -- ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
treefrog   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 2/13/08 Posts: 1506	Login to reply to this post In reply to Calendria << Like this post Date: 3/5/13 7:31 PM The patterns I tend to keep going back to are: KwikSew 2723 The top has a racer back and shelf bra ( I've drafted in a more supportive bra which wasn't too hard to do). The shorts have the centre front cut on the fold and a front panel seam. I usually change the waistband to conceal the elastic. Both are a good black canvas for colour blocking that you see in a lot of RTW garments. ottobre 2/2008 The top and tank are excellent. There is a bust dart worked into the colour blocking. Wasn't so impressed with the pants - mainly as I don't like the wide legs. Ottobre 5/2010 My favourite workout pants. Lovethe draft of these and easy to shorten or lengthen. The hoodie is also a favourite - there are zips in the front raglan seams to help regulate the temp. ------ It's the journey, not the destination that counts
PattyGee   Intermediate MN USA Member since 11/12/03 Posts: 458	Login to reply to this post In reply to squirrellypoo << Like this post Date: 3/5/13 7:38 PM Thanks Squirrellypoo for the link to your blog. Love your pants. ------ Patty Bernina 530, Bernina 200e with upgrade 730, Elna Quilter's Dream, Elna 434 Coverstitch, BL Enlighten Serger and Juki TL-2010Q.
squirrellypoo Advanced UNITED KINGDOM Member since 3/27/05 Posts: 1524	Login to reply to this post In reply to treefrog << Like this post Date: 3/6/13 9:45 AM Quote: treefrog KwikSew 2723 The top has a racer back and shelf bra ( I've drafted in a more supportive bra which wasn't too hard to do). ooh have you documented your more supportive bra anywhere? I'm wondering how it compares to the sports bra in my aforementioned "Patternmaking..." book. ------ www.fehrtrade.com

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