So for this set, I tried ANOTHER new to me pattern! More new athletic fabric from Amelia Lane Designs plus another awesome pattern = another great athletic set!
So... let's talk about this one! 😉
**Disclosure: I have included my affiliate links to some of the patterns used in this post. If you choose to purchase a pattern using my link, I'll receive a small commission of the sale at no additional cost to you.**
The Pattern:
Have you ever been so intrigued by a pattern that you couldn't wait to try it? Then when you got ready to actually try it, it was different from everything you'd ever used, so you got a bit intimidated. And it took awhile for you to to find the courage? No? Well... that was totally me with this pattern.
This pattern really was awesome, but wow, was it different from anything else! That can be a good thing, right? This pattern designer really thinks outside the box, so to speak, and came up with something really great, but really different.
Many patterns, you choose your size based on your waist and hip measurements. If they fit into different sizes, you blend your pattern to make it work for you. But for this pattern, you take several measurements - your waist, your hip, your thigh, your knee, your calf, your ankle, your rise, plus a few others. You input the measurements into a form on their website, you tell it what fit you want, what rise your want, what seam allowance you like, and BAM... you have your perfect pattern made exactly for you!
Yeah, before starting, I was a little intimidated, but honestly, there was no reason to be.
Sooooo..... what is this magic pattern? I know, I know... it's more math than magic probably, but it kind of feels a little magical to have the perfect fitting pattern with no adjustments - these are the MY FIT LEGGINGS from Apostrophe Patterns.
Read the reviews... I promise they're as great as everyone says.
My Top:
I used the Love Notions Summer Basics tank and dress for this top. I've used the pattern before for a knee length dress, and really loved it, so I expected I'd like the tank as well, and I do.
I wanted something with binding or my athletic set, because I really love the look of binding. In general, it can look a little more finished than bands, in my opinion.
This fabric has good stretch but probably more recovery and is a bit thicker than the fabrics I would usually use for sewing a tank. I can see it being perfect as is in a double brushed poly or something similar, but for this particular athletic fabric, I wished I had sized up. I like the fit, but there is a bit of pulling around the bust that likely wouldn't be there had I sized up.
I love my tank though - I'm certain it'll get a lot of use as both athletic wear and everyday wear in the warmer months.
Pattern Links:
the top I used https://www.lovenotions.com/product/summer-basics-tank-dress?affiliates=382 (affiliate)
the leggings I made https://apostrophepatterns.com/products/myfit-leggings?variant=29458037964844
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**Disclosure: I have included my affiliate links to some of the patterns used in this post. If you choose to purchase a pattern using my link, I'll receive a small commission of the sale at no additional cost to you.**
The Pattern:
Have you ever been so intrigued by a pattern that you couldn't wait to try it? Then when you got ready to actually try it, it was different from everything you'd ever used, so you got a bit intimidated. And it took awhile for you to to find the courage? No? Well... that was totally me with this pattern.
This pattern really was awesome, but wow, was it different from anything else! That can be a good thing, right? This pattern designer really thinks outside the box, so to speak, and came up with something really great, but really different.
Many patterns, you choose your size based on your waist and hip measurements. If they fit into different sizes, you blend your pattern to make it work for you. But for this pattern, you take several measurements - your waist, your hip, your thigh, your knee, your calf, your ankle, your rise, plus a few others. You input the measurements into a form on their website, you tell it what fit you want, what rise your want, what seam allowance you like, and BAM... you have your perfect pattern made exactly for you!
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| the option I chose has a side panel and pocket! |
Sooooo..... what is this magic pattern? I know, I know... it's more math than magic probably, but it kind of feels a little magical to have the perfect fitting pattern with no adjustments - these are the MY FIT LEGGINGS from Apostrophe Patterns.
Read the reviews... I promise they're as great as everyone says.
My Top:
I used the Love Notions Summer Basics tank and dress for this top. I've used the pattern before for a knee length dress, and really loved it, so I expected I'd like the tank as well, and I do.
I wanted something with binding or my athletic set, because I really love the look of binding. In general, it can look a little more finished than bands, in my opinion.
This fabric has good stretch but probably more recovery and is a bit thicker than the fabrics I would usually use for sewing a tank. I can see it being perfect as is in a double brushed poly or something similar, but for this particular athletic fabric, I wished I had sized up. I like the fit, but there is a bit of pulling around the bust that likely wouldn't be there had I sized up.
I love my tank though - I'm certain it'll get a lot of use as both athletic wear and everyday wear in the warmer months.
Pattern Links:
the top I used https://www.lovenotions.com/product/summer-basics-tank-dress?affiliates=382 (affiliate)
the leggings I made https://apostrophepatterns.com/products/myfit-leggings?variant=29458037964844
The Fabric:
The fabric is a dri-fit from Amelia Lane Designs. It's such a pretty blue! It is 300gsm - heavy enough for leggings, but also perfect for fitted tops and sports bras!
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