Monday, January 13, 2014

Do These Pants Make my Butt Look Loud? (Fehr Trade running pants)

I was so excited when Melissa (of Fehr Trade) asked me to test out her two workout patterns. If you’ve glanced at my blog, you know I’m an avid exerciser. What runner doesn’t love hideously bright running tights? It goes like this when you are running long distances:

Me (in my head): Oh, my gawd, this is so hard. Why do I sign up for these stupid races? Maybe I’ll walk after that water station? Maybe that’ll be okay? Oh gawd, this is hard. Maybe I’ll walk. It’ll be okay, right? Holy crap! Look at my pants! Those are funny! Har, har, har. I’m like a hideously bright fish in this race. Fish don’t WALK! Hee hee. Funny pants . . . .

I swear these types of conversations go through my brain when I’m racing and hitting a low point. Maybe I’m the only one.

But really, is this not a great pattern? Now I can make 100 bright tights.
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These have a contrast “swoop” that goes from the back and circles the leg to the front. Perfect to add something bright. The main fabric is from San Diego.
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Brrrrr.
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I’m smaller than the XS but not by too much (Melissa added an XXS!!! AWESOME!). That just means I cut a little extra off the side seams. But, duh Dawn, that makes the swoops hard to match. Next time, I’ll pull the extra out of CB. Oh, and there is a hidden pocket I didn’t photograph. It’s as CB, and you can the topstitching lines on the rear picture in the middle. It’s large enough to hold an iPhone and some yummy Gu (Melissa likes Peanut Butter which I consider the Abomination of Gu).



I used mostly a 4-thread overlock for these pants. Can I tell you how much I LOVE having an overlocker and coverstitcher set up. I don’t have to switch over the machine each time. It’s nice. I used the 3-thread flatlock stitch for the CF, CB, and inside leg seams. This is the CF. I meant to have the ladder side of the stitch on the inside but did RST like normal. I used variegated thread because it blends into the tights so well.
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I forgot you have to WST to get it to look like this. This CB.
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Here’s the inside where the seams meet. This is probably TMI, but I hate the seams on running pants in this area. I’m hoping that these flat seams will be less annoying to me. I’ll keep you updated on how the stitches hold up and all that.
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Fun!
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For right now, I’ll be wearing these with warm pants underneath. Come summer though, watch out world! Oh, and I have the workout top too. I need to show you guys that one!

19 comments:

House Of Pinheiro said...

great job…. love the fun photos

Kristine Balinski said...

You crack me up and I love you to death. Great pants, great poses, great pics! Please come to Michigan and teach me how to make active wear!!!

Becki-c said...

That's too funny! You look super feast even standing still. I have to ask (since its 65 here) are they warm?
Love the blue racing stripe!

Kathy said...

KILLER fabric choices!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alexandra said...

Too funny! They look like great running pants. I love the fabric.

merche said...

Great photos!

Levone said...

Love your pants and action shots! I'm sure you are going to make up all kinds, can't wait to see them.

meli88a said...

Whoa, those are some great running tights! You look fast!

Sue Kenny said...

Fab pants!

Teri said...

Hahhah, made me laugh...I have ridiculous conversations with myself too around mile 9, oh who am I kidding they start at mile .5. :)

Velosewer said...

Your pants look super fast so you must be too. Great work on the finishings. They are impressive.

Scruffybadgertime said...

They're amazing, and rainbow - jealous!! I sure recognise those race conversations too, but will have to use clothing as distraction next time ( altho for me it would be,' but if you walk, everyone watching will say, remember the girl wearing those loud leggings and how she walked...!' . V interested that you flat locked. I've not got the hang of this yet, ( haven't tried v hard) but if you rate it for chafe free runners, I might have to give it a go. Can't wait to see your top now....

Melinda said...

Oh my goodness, I want that fabric!!! They are stunning!

Ann's Fashion Studio said...

Love the pants. And when running outside the brighter,the
Wilder, the better :)

Cocos Loft said...

Love these britches, great fabric!

Elizabeth Wellons said...

One thing is for sure, Dawn -- you're not going to get lost!

LindaNan said...

Dawn, use a gusset for the x-crotch seam. Much more comfortable!

Cennetta said...

I love your action photos. Great looking pair of leggings.

Johny said...

hilarious, feels little confusing... but nice...

Jan from
Venus Puzzle