My obsession with sewing athletic clothes continues. Last month I showed you the beginning of my activewear fitness capsule for this year, and today, I get to show you the rest! I also got a bonus athletic sew in for my oldest daughter that you will love, so read to the bottom to see that one!
Greenstyle patterns are my absolute go-to when it comes to sewing clothes for being active in, and since I have been working out more, I was really excited to join in this year in their annual fitness capsule challenge. You can read my post last month on the beginning of my capsule here.
Now let’s get into my capsule sewing for this year – and start with these leggings! I made the Cavallo leggings again. These are quickly becoming my most sewn and worn leggings pattern for running and working out in.
The Cavallos stay up really well, have wonderful pockets, and NO INSEAM.
The backside has a curved bridge at the top that is pretty flattering as well.
They also are not overly tight so I can wear them all day if I want to.
The fabric I used to make my leggings is athletic brushed polyester from The Styled Magnolia. This print is called Summer Glow, and it is available on multiple bases in their current preorder through the end of this month.
Next, I made two tank tops with a pink cotton lycra.
This is the same pattern mashup I made last month at the start of my capsule. I used the Elevate Crop top for the top neckline and everything above the armscye. Then, I used the Cami pattern for everything below the armscye and hem.
I LOVE this color for a tank top. Unfortunately, the fabric base was NOT as perfect as I wanted it to be. The fabric does not have any spandex in it, so it starts to grow and feel looser as I wear it.
The fabric is a combed cotton jersey from Knitpop. I did not realize until after I made this top that the fabric is 100% cotton and does not have spandex. So, my lesson was learned.
On the bright side, I did find a pattern that works perfectly for it – the Tie Back Tank.
This tank top is open in the back and tied so you can adjust the tie to get the tank nice and snug, so no more worrying about fabric growing.
I adjusted this pattern by removing like 4 or 5 inches from the length. I realized that if I make the pattern as drafted there is just so much extra fabric bunched up in the front after I tie it above my butt in the back. I find it is more flattering to be slightly shorter on me.
I really love the cool breeze I feel on my back when running in a Tie Back Tank. It is not my go-to when I am doing activities where I need to be on my back more, though, because the knot digs in.
Shorts
I also made two pairs of shorts! These are the Greenstyle Balboa shorts.
They have two length options – I chose the shorter length. They also have three waistband options – 2, 3, or 4 inch. I did the 2-inch with two rows of stitching on the waistband.
For fabric, I used the same print from The Styled Magnolia – Summer Glow. I used their stretch woven base for this project, though. (My leggings up above were made with their athletic brushed polyester knit).
The Styled Magnolia’s stretch woven is really nice for athletic shorts and very similar to what you would find in a high-end athletic store.
I love being able to get similar fabric to what I feel in a nice store and replicate the item to be even better (because handmade always fits better!)
The second pair I made is a solid navy.
My goal is to have a dozen of these shorts for this summer. I already have been running in them a lot in the gym since I have made them.
The navy is a stretch woven from The Fabric Fairy. Their stretch woven is a little lighter weight and also a really nice base. This navy is very versatile with a lot of tops I run in.
Another Cropped Tank
Yes, I made another of these cropped tank mashups of the Elevate and Cami like my pink one above. This one is in an athletic brushed polyester left over from leggings, and it is so MUCH nicer and holds it shape better.
I cropped this one a little more than the others I have made, and I am not sure if I am quite bold enough to wear it out as much. I wore this set to the gym the other day, though, and got compliments from many random strangers. 🙂
I love that I can order two different fabric types from The Styled Magnolia and get the same print and wear them together.
Hoodie
Yes, I needed a layer because it is spring and randomly chilly or windy.
I used the Greenstyle Bianca for this one. It has the option of a hood, collar, or neckband. Two pocket options (or no pockets) and different lengths. This is the cropped hoodie with the kangaroo pocket.
I used a fabric that I have had in my stash for some time and do not remember buying! It is some type of fleece and really warm.
I left this in my car last week, and it was the perfect layer when I got cold at the baseball fields watching my kids play this past weekend.
It is nice and oversized so works well over other shirts.
Brassie Joggers
I feel like this post would not be complete if I did not make a pair of Brassie joggers for my capsule. They are my favorite comfy jogger pattern ever.
I have blogged about them repeatedly, have a sew along for them, and sew them and wear them more than probably anything else in my closet.
This pair is made in a brushed athletic knit from The Fabric Fairy. It is a deep dustier purple that is marled (or heathered) looking. This color is no longer in stock, but they have other colors of this base in stock and usually restock things quickly.
This is a great outfit for when I am working out on my upper body. I usually like to wear shorts or something lighter on my legs if I am running or doing cardio. I think these would work great for running outside in colder climates or just working from home like I also like to wear them.
Tennis Skirt
My next capsule item on my list was a tennis skirt in navy. I thought it would go really well with all the other items.
Do you notice that is NOT ME wearing the skirt I planned!?
Well, my oldest daughter informed me at 7 pm on a Monday night that her first tennis match for her middle school was the following day and that the team required the kids to wear navy shorts or a navy skirt. She also let me know the school would not be providing said navy bottoms like they had when she had run cross country. I guess she forgot to tell me this on Friday in all her excitement of making the team.
In that moment, I was so happy that I could sew and create exactly what she wanted in a matter of an hour (I had already made her this pattern the summer before, and I did not have to reprint). Seriously, I felt like superwoman when I handed her this skirt, and she looked so cute in it!
The pattern is the Rally skirt from Greenstyle. It has these undershorts with pockets for her tennis balls. Wish her the best in her matches this year!
I used Navy Flex fabric from The Fabric Fairy for her skirt. This color is no longer in stock, but they have others here.
When I am looking for athletic fabric for this pattern, I am looking for three things: (1) a fabric with higher spandex, so it does not grow or feel loose while active in it, (2) a fabric that does not curl on the edges, so I don’t have to hem it, and (3) a non-brushed fabric so the skirt does not stick or cling to the undershorts. This fabric was perfect for all of these and has washed really well.
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