A bit of nostalgia with my graffiti patterned Virginia Leggings by Megan Nielsen. During my most recent trip to the Garment District in NYC, this outrageous graffiti fabric found me at the Spandex House Inc NY. If you have ever been to Spandex House, you know what I mean when I say "found me". There are sooooo many options that it can actually be overwhelming. So the fact that I spotted this fabric within minutes of my arrival proves that we were meant to create something awesome. The fabric reminds me of growing up in the South Bronx and riding the graffiti adorned subway cars. This was my first trip to Spandex House Inc NY after other #sewistofinstagram shared their experiences. I was pleased with the selection. And the quality of the fabric is great. The spandex prewashed and dried beautifully. No shrinkage noted, the stretch and recovery remained the same as before being washed and dried. In a previous post I shared that I planned on being #Sewbusy2017 I plan to build a me made wardrobe and limit my spending on clothes. Since, I started sewing again, I find it difficult to buy garments. Shopping has become quite interesting. Let me set the scene. I approach something that has caught my interest. My kids begin to shake their heads as they know what is coming: me feeling up the clothes, checking the stitching, checking to see if the patterns match, thinking about what pattern I have that it resembles (until I get my pattern drafting and draping skills down) and then all to often before I have a chance to open my mouth my kids in a very sarcastic voice say "I Can Make That" because they know its coming. They know me too well. Anyway! One of the things that I have planned for 2017 is to participate in the #sewyourstyle challenge. So here we are, Virginia Leggings by Megan Nielsen. This is the first time making one of Megan's patterns and it will not be the last. I made version 1 natural waistline. There is a low rise option as well.
First let me say, I love this pattern for a many reasons:
Yes, Yes and Yes. They are a quick sew and I am in desperate need of more leggings for yoga class and to increase my wardrobe options. The next pair that I make, I will purchase spandex that has wicking properties. Would I recommend this pattern? You probably already know my answer, YES. I would love to hear from you. Have you made a pair of virginia leggings? If so, what did you think? Share you thoughts in the comments. Until Next Time, Sew Stitichin' Jobena
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I am planning to have a sew busy 2017. I am participating in the #sewyourstyle challenge which is to raise awareness about the slow fashion movement and encouraging others to sew their own wardrobes. Each month there is a different pattern and at the end of the year I will have made 12 pieces to build my wardrobe. I have gotten off to a slow start but I am now on track to catch up. My daughter has asked me to make her prom dress. I have to get myself going her prom is in May. A foresee a full bust adjustment is in my future. Plus, I have an ever growing list of pieces that I want to make to develop skills and build my wardrobe. Some things I am going to need sooner than others like Jeans. I pulled my favorite, go to jeans out of the dryer the other day and much to my shock it looks like I am on my way to a crotch blow out. Those bad boys have gotten some wear. Didn't stop me from putting them on. But I probably should get going on making those ginger jeans. Here are my #makenine which are in addition to the #sewyourstyle challenge. I am sure there will be additional things added hopefully made. Probably ambition but what the heck let's sew these things (too much, couldn't resist). Looking forward to sewing with you. Until next time when I share my makes and pattern reviews.
~Sew Stitchin Jobena |
Hello, I am Jobena, a hummingbird by nature. Learning and creating through sewing, photography and travel.
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