Ready for sport???

Sport, but no outfit!!!

Well, I had ONE. I had been one of the testers for Jalie’s Coco sport bra. That’s a great bra with a lot of support. That’s what I was looking for because HIIT can be pretty intense and do harm to the bust.

I used some lycra knit paired with my favorite mesh, Airtex.

I chose to sewn another racerback, but I think that I may sew the crossed straps next time.

This Airtex is available in white, black, and purple. I dyed the white a bright yellow, with Dharma’s acid dye. I like having a lining that matches my main. That’s what sewing for oneself is, right?

I sewed a size X without any alteration. I also used the wide elastic option because I prefer having a longline sort of sport bra.

This pattern is not tricky, but you need to know how to handle strechy fabric and elastic.

The burrito roll method is great to have your seams enclosed (if you don’t knwo what the burriot roll method is, I made some tutorials in pictures and video).

Lengths of clear elastic in the neckline and armholes help keep everything in place.

The bottom is the MyFit leggings pattern by Apostrophe Patterns.

This pattern concept, close to Lekala, makes you input your measurements, choice of fabric, choice of options, etc and it gives you the pattern pieces meant for your fabric stretch and options.

I chose a mid-thigh option with a contoured waistband and a geometric side panel. I also added the optional gusset.

I really had troubles with the geometric panel because there were no instructions once the pieces had been sewn into a panel. How on earth the panel would fit into the cut pieces? I had to look on the page before to get my answer. My seam ripper was on duty that day…!