I just finished the matching jersey for my shorts

[mary9761]

As soon as I get pics up, I'll send the link. Next.... headsweat maybe?? :cool:

[SadieKate]

As soon as I get pics up, I'll send the link. Next.... headsweat maybe?? :cool:Fall's a'coming. What about a wind vest?

[mary9761]

http://photobucket.com/albums/a361/mary9761/

The photos are up and I'm really pleased with the look. :D

[alpinerabbit]

Wow, that's really arty. Isn't sewing lycra really difficult?

[Nanci]

You're so talented!!

Alpinerabbit, sewing lycra is easy, if you have a serger (type of machine that makes those cool finished seams) and stretchy thread. I used to sew my own sports bras and leggings and stuff a long time ago.

Mary, did you use a commercial pattern for that jersey?

Nanci

[mary9761]

Sewing with lycra isn't the WORST thing I've sewn with. It can be slippery, but you just take your time and use plenty of pins. I was sewing on a standard sewing machine. What made that more difficult was the fact that I was sewing doubled layers of fabric. The lycra that I'd purchased was much thinner weight than I originally thought and modesty had me lining the shorts and jersey so that you couldn't see through them. The print sections actually look better with the blue cotton jersey behind it as it brings the color out.
Yes that was a commercial pattern by Jalie #2216. http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/patterns/sewingpatterns.pl?patternid=2375 It doesn't have a chamois though so the shorts are simple 4 panel shorts with no padding.

[Irulan]

that is awesome, fun, isn't it?

irulan

[mary9761]

that is awesome, fun, isn't it?

irulan

yes it was, I've already got people wanting them and most hadn't even seen them yet. Is the offer for the chamois pattern still good??
I found some AWESOME fabric that I'm going to make my next set with. I can hardly wait. :D

[SadieKate]

Pretty spiffy, Mary! I hate sewing lycra and refuse to do it.

[DirtDiva]

I can sew, but it's so much easier to do my mother's housework while she sews for me. :p