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My New Outfit!

I tested a pair of joggers a while ago for a different company... I struggled to get a good fit during the test, and I know pants can be hard to fit. So, although I have been intrigued by some different patterns since then, I haven't tried making other joggers for myself. 

Well, I've been eying this pattern for quite a while because it looked so good. I also have always gotten a good fit using Sinclair patterns, but had not tried any of their pants until now. I kind of expected them to be good though, because everything by Sinclair is!

So here are my JJ Joggers.




About the Pattern: 

This is an easy jogger pattern. There are two length options - Long and below the knee length. They have a waistband with cased elastic and a drawstring, and pockets. 


They can be made using knit fabrics with 30-50% stretch. The waistband and leg cuffs should be made using a fabric with great recovery though. 

For my pants, I chose to use a thick 2" elastic I had on hand rather than the 3/8" elastic that the pattern called for. 


The Fabric I Used: 

I used a new French Terry solid available now at Amelia Lane Designs. It is so soft and perfect for these joggers! 


This a polyester cotton blend. 

It is a new arrival this weekend, and is on sale through Monday! 

For the waistband, pocket bands, and the cuffs, I used some coordinating cotton lycra I had on band. The french terry was perfect for the joggers, but you need something with more recovery for the bands! 

Now... a top! 

I finished the joggers, and had a bit of leftover fabric. I was trying to decide what to do with it, and who to use it for. I eventually decided to make a whole outfit for myself, and to make a top with the leftover fabric.


Which top though?? Ultimately I decided to sew the Seamwork Astoria. It has been a bit since I've made this pattern, and I've been wanting to try it again. It was the perfect time! 

The Astoria is a cropped sweater pattern. It has two options - long sleeves and 3/4 length sleeves. The last Astoria I made was pretty short -  I had a high waisted skirt I wore with it, but it was the only thing I could wear with it, so for this one, I decided to add a few inches. I added four inchest to the pattern (which was probably REALLY good since this fabric doesn't really have vertical stretch).




 I love it!  😁 

Don't Forget - Check out the NEW ARRIVALS at Amelia Lane Designs this weekend! Several french terry fabrics and a couple of new athletics are available!  Discounted through Monday (09-29-2020)

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