#Workoutgear Challenge Outfits

For the month of February, I’ve been working on pieces for a work out gear challenge that’s been started by the #sewmuchtalentFBgroup (any of you PeriCrafters are familiar with this). Making my own work out clothes has been on my radar for a while and I think this was the push I needed to get it done! I had made some things last year (click here) that I still wear, but I wanted more. And I had plenty of patterns to choose from.

So, I used B6295 to make these leggings.

The top, which I altered to have a hi-lo hem, is the Style Arc “Alannah” T-shirt.

For spring/summer, I made the New Look 6285 (S0547) top (it has two sets of pattern numbers) and I altered Simplicity 8268 joggers to make the shorts.

For anyone interested in the leggings, the pattern is great and easy, but I think it does run a bit large. Next time I’ll take out some of the “extra” in the pattern. I actually cut these down after putting them together. But, the side pockets are great!

I don’t think I’ve reviewed any of these patterns yet, so I’ll have to get on it soon!

Better Than Basic Black

When going through my closet a few weeks ago, I noticed that I didn’t have a black dress. I’m trying to focus this year on making/getting some basics that I can always use. I’m usually the person that realizes I need a dress for something, but I don’t have it. So, I’m trying to remedy that this year.

I made this M6886 knit dress from a black ponte knit I had in my fabric stash.

I’ve had this pattern for years (that seems to be a recurring theme this year as well). Everyone seems to love it and I had never bothered to make it.This is View E with long sleeves.

It is a great, easy pattern! I do plan on making more of these with sleeve variations.

I actually did have some trouble making the V-neck on this. It’s been a long time since I’ve done one and I just couldn’t get it right. So after about 5 tries, I finally got it, but that’s something I now know I need to practice so that I can get it to lay flat and without stretching out the neck. The directions are pretty clear, I just wasn’t getting it at first.

Many of you have this pattern and have tried it, so you know it’s a favorite. And it was just selected as one of 2016’s best on Pattern Review.

So, that’s all for now. I am on a mission to make more basics and staple pieces this year, as well as use as much of my fabric stash as I can. The journey continues…

Lovin’ That Red…

I finished this top over the weekend and couldn’t wait to share this with you. It’s Vogue 9055 (View C) and it’s so easy and comfortable. Although it’s hard to see in the photos, I paired it with the Marci Tilton knit pants I made a little while back.

I used a ponte knit that I’ve had in my stash for a while now (that’s another goal for 2017 – used up as much fabric stash as possible).

I love the front pocket which may be more cute than functional (either way, I don’t mind).

I also like the high/low hem of the top. The instructions have you top stitch the seams of which actually gives it some nice detail.

I bought the pattern in a large but ended up sizing it down to what is probably a medium. I tissue fit the pattern to make sure that the center front would actually be in the middle. So, everything worked out well.

That’s all for now! I’m off to find the next stash-busting project…