Making cycling gear?

Hey, Ive got a 160km race coming up in about four weeks and want to be able to make something different. I went out today and brought some lyrca(Its hot pink :p ) Has anyone got and tips on making cycling gear?

thanks
Marie

zub zub..i'm sure that with whatever you make in hot pink, you'll add some much needed humour to the ride..esp around hatepe hill...

good luck...

c

Do a search on this site. Irulan has made cycling gear and a few others and they've posted some links where you can find hot pink lycra.

All the discussion is on the apparel thread, but here'a direct link to my cycling gear pages:

http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/shorts.asp

http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/pgallery.asp

http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/jerseys.asp

more:
http://w3.gorge.net/gab/bike_gear.html

Tip: swim lycra should not be used for the whole jersey, only decorative panels and trim. It has no thermal properties ( wicking,insulation, fast drying) and becomes extrememly uncomfortable for the wearer. Follow the links on my pages for where to get performance fabrics.

Irulan

http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tip...nkjerseysm.jpg

I'm so in awe of people who can sew... I tried making pants once many years ago... and ended up with 4 legs and no way to get in... I remember my mom came home, took one look at my handy work and laughed hysterically. THAT was the last time I ever attempted sewing anything... :rolleyes: :D

I'm in awe of people who can sew stretch fabrics without creating ruffles where no ruffle should be.

Irulan, how hard is it to make a pattern from a one piece item? Like the bolero on Terry? http://www.terrybicycles.com/detail.html?item_no=1964 The only seam is in the pits and down the length of the sleeve.

Zub, a hot pink bolero would be really eye catching! Add a few rhinestones and . . . ! :D

by the time I traced it off etc you'd be better off just ordering it.