Joggers (for lounging)

Happy new year! Hard to believe it’s 2017 but here we are. I hope to make the best of it and I hope the same for you as well.

II made these Simplicity 8268 joggers as my first (two) completions of the year. I wanted something casual and comfortable to wear. I spend most of my days dressed casually (I’m sewing at home and away professionally now), but I didn’t necessarily want more sweatpants.

Simplicity Pattern 8268 Child's, Teen's and Adult's Slim Fit Knit Jogger

Honestly, this isn’t something that I would have even chosen, but it was on sale so, why not. As it turns out, I’m really glad I bought it.

While the all black is hard to see, it’s made of a ponte knit with black rib knit waist and leg cuffs. The purple is a polyester athletic fabric with the same black rib knit waist and leg cuffs.

This features deep pockets which I love. You could add a gusseted side pocket with a snap closure to the leg if you wanted as well.

This could even be made from a sparkly knit fabric for some variety and a different look! Now I’m looking in my stash (of patterns and fabric) for a top, probably long in the back, to coordinate with these.

That’s all for now.

Until next time…

Baby It’s Cold Outside…

Yes it’s cold outside, but I was toasty warm in this jacket I made from McCalls 7026. I basically made view A with view B’s sleeves. I wanted the longer sleeve on this. It also has the thumb hole although I never actually use those.

I used “performance fleece” for the jacket. It’s supposed to be more of a wicking material so that if you wear it during a workout, you won’t overheat as easily and it will take moisture away from the body. It’s very warm and very soft!

I’m wearing this with the “jeggings” I made with V8859 (highly recommend that pattern). I did have to use some contrasting knit for the facing because I stupidly used some of the fleece for a pair of socks and didn’t realize I needed four fronts. Anyway, it all worked out in the end and I think it’s actually a little more interesting.

So until next time…

Knit Pants – V8859

I made these knit pants a couple of weeks ago. I wasn’t sure about the material since it is very stretchy (basically jeggings material).But I’m so glad I made these. They are as comfortable as yoga pants and aren’t tight.

These are dark blue (like jeans). I made the version with the double pleated knees. The only change I made was to use a wider elastic for the waistband. The pattern calls for 3/4″ while I used 1″. For me that just makes for a more comfortable fit.

While I wouldn’t wear this with the shirt tucked in like this, it’s just to give a better idea of what the back looks like.

This is quick and easy to make. And, the pattern didn’t require me to make any additional adjustments which is awesome!