making bike wear

[SouthernBelle]

I am thinking about making winter gear such as arm, leg and shoe covers. Has anybody made those type things?

[dakay]

I am thinking about making winter gear such as arm, leg and shoe covers. Has anybody made those type things?

I bought some fabric for arm and leg warmers from Seattle Fabrics. It was pricey but I can make some for both me and my husband. Here is a link to the fabric I got. Haven't made them up yet.

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/fleece...Power%20Shield

I have also purchased fabric and patterns for shorts from them. DK Sports has a nice pattern for shorts and Jalie has a pattern without an inseam. I just serged the seams on the shorts with wooly nylon but Karen's idea of serging on the outside and topstitching is a good one. I haven't mastered flatlocking yet.

Kathy in Seattle

[Lifesgreat]

I am thinking about making winter gear such as arm, leg and shoe covers. Has anybody made those type things?

My friend has made arm warmers by purchasing (new or from a thrift store) little girls leggings, cut off the legs and hemmed the newly unfinished edge. Leggings come in a variety of colors and prints.