Jalie: 2105 (leotard)  - Type:Activewear  | | Viewed 152 times
| 10 more reviews | Review rated Very Helpful by 3 people | | Reviewed by: | leoniep | 
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| | Posted on: | 1/30/13 3:33 AM | | Last Updated: | 1/30/13 6:00 AM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | 
Jalie Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Easy & Great for Beginners | | See other patterns in this category: Activewear | | | | Fabric: | Nylon-Lycra [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description:
Unitard, Leotard and skirt. Unitard and Leotard have raglan sleeves. I made the Unitard.
Pattern Sizing:
18 sizes in envelope. Getting the correct size can be tricky. Since it's such a fitted garment, the amount of stretch in the fabric can make a huge difference. I first made it up in a K, which turned out to be way too small. My second try was an M which was just right for that fabric.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, if you look beyond the embellishments.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I liked the simple lines of the unitard, and the raglan sleeves helped me with my ideas for embellishment.
Fabric Used:
Nylon lycra - Black, skin tone, and Pink with metallic foil print.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
The unitard sleeves and legs were lengthened to full length.
I used a skin tone lycra to make a back "Cut-out" and lower the front neckline. The skintone lycra was stretchier then the black and pink fabrics, so it is a tiny bit baggy at the seams. You can't tell from a distance, but I'll know for next time to cut this fabric a bit smaller.
Before front and back were sewn together I appliqued the "flames" on. After the seams were sewn, the flames were sequinned in some areas.
Front View
back view
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes I would. It seems that this pattern might be OOP, which is a shame. I think I'll be using it time and again as my dancer grows.
Conclusion:
This is a nice pattern. Unitard patterns are few and far between, so I'm glad this one has children's and women's sizes in the one envelope. I'm also super proud of my design. It went really well with the music and choreography.
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Until I read your review, I thought that was how the fabric came but then I read that you "made" the fabric! Great job!
1/30/13 5:50 AM
What a fabulous job. Your embellishments are very special and really make this leo so fabulous.
1/30/13 7:58 AM
Spectacular! What a lucky dancer!
1/30/13 8:15 AM
This is really beautiful. The fit looks great & the embellishments are wonderful!
1/30/13 8:48 AM
Gorgeous!
1/30/13 10:36 AM
Wow, great job, so creative! Your gorgeous dancer must be happy, they fit her beautifully.
1/30/13 3:34 PM
Wonderful unitard and your dancer looks very pleased with it.
1/30/13 6:27 PM
Excellent unitard!
2/1/13 0:11 AM