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Posted by Kirsten on October 3, 2007, 10:58 pm
>
>> > Kirsten wrote:
>> >> I just received a shipment from Rockywoods fabric (NAYY) of wickaway
>> >> pique in 3 luscious colors (mint, dusty ble, dusty lilac ) plus a
>> >> smooth
>> >> black lycra blend for pants/shorts and a pink lycra blend. I intend
>> >> to
>> >> make tank tops and shorts for working out in. These outfits cost a
>> >> bundle in the stores ($40 pr. piece). What I haven't found is a good
>> >> pattern. I have seen Kwik-Sew's yoga pants and leotards but I am not
>> >> too
>> >> crazy about the skin-tight look. Any ideas out there?
>> >> I am thinking about using a regular tank-top pattern and modifying it
>> >> with some color blocking but they don't usually have any shaping in
>> >> them
>> >> (like darts).
>> >> Any help is appreciated!
>> >>
>> >> Kirsten
>> > Have you looked at Jalie patterns
>> >
>> >> http://www.jalie.com/sewingpatterns/
>> >
>> > Juno
>
>> Thanks Juno,
>> I looked at their patterns. They have some nice gymnastics leotards for
>> the
>> girls. Unfortunately all their workout wear is skin tight and I just
>> don't
>> have the bod for skin tight. I will keep looking.
>
>> Kirsten
>
> Have a look at a New Look pattern #6265.
>
> --
> Melinda
> <http://cust.idl.com.au/athol>
Thanks Melinda, that is looking more like it. I will have to check out
there other patterns too.
Kirsten
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