Category: Athleisure

• I see it, I like it, I want it, I make it

  

  Classic case of I can make that!

  January 31, 2023

  Athleisure, Pants, Sewing, Tops

  copycat, crop top, dupe, gray, indie pattern, Lee, pull on pants, s 9272, simplicity 9272, sweats, sweatshirt fleece, sweatsuit, tee, true bias, true bias jesse, tshirt, walmart

• Rainbow Bright: Simplicity 9380

  

  Not every sew is a win.

  January 23, 2023

  Athleisure, Dresses, Sewing

  comfy, cozy, FAIL, fine fabrics, french terry, ombre, pastel, rainbow, s9380, Simplicity, sweatshirt, terry cloth

• August Fabric Mart Post: Athletic Wear

  

    When trying to decide what to sew this month I was inspired by an Fabric Mart email that featured a sale on athletic fabric. (Side Note: If you are not their email list, SIGN UP!) I’ve been wanting to sew some workout gear since shortly after I began to sew a little over 2 years […]

  August 20, 2016

  Athleisure, Fabric Mart Fabricista, Sewing

  athletic wear, B6295, built in bra, Butterick, cardio, gym time, hoodie, leggings, M7261, McCalls, pattern review, patterns, power mesh, workout, workout gear

• Striped Hoodie Dress – A Frankenpattern

  

  When I saw this striped hoodie on either Facebook or Instagram I knew I had to make it. 1) It looked comfy B) it was striped and III) it was black and white. (lol) All of my favorites in one and a definite no-brainer! Sadly I am on a fabric fast (seriously I must make a dent […]

  February 24, 2016

  Athleisure, Dresses, Sewing

  Athleisure, casual, frankenpattern, hooded dress, hoodie, M6886, M7061, McCalls, ponte, stripes, sweatshirt, sweatshirt dress

• Heather Gray Joggers – McCalls 7061

  

  McCalls 7061 is becoming a go to pattern. I have already made 2 views of this pattern, View D-the sweatshirt dress and View F- modified joggers. I had enough of the stretch denim heather gray knit left over from the sweatshirt dress for one more item. Initially my little fashionista was going to get her […]

  February 16, 2016

  Athleisure, Pants, Sewing

  Athleisure, girl charlee, hem bands, joggers, McCalls, pants, sweatpants

• Heather Gray Sweatshirt Dress – McCalls 7061

  

  McCalls 7061 is actually a pajama pattern, but it can be used a loungewear or athleisure wear. I originally purchased this pattern for the pants, view F, to make joggers last year, here. (The pattern is perfect for joggers BTW). This winter I wanted to make some hoodies and sweatshirts so I pulled this pattern out for views […]

  February 9, 2016

  Athleisure, Dresses, Sewing

  7061, Athleisure, casual, comfy, dress, girl charlee, knit, McCalls, sweatshirt, weekend wear