Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Jalie 2805 and Burda Leggings (01-2011-130)

I told you guys I’ve been making Jalie t-shirts! We’ll talk about that in a minute. First let’s talk about these freaking awesome running tights. How much fun are these? I made them with fabric from FunkiFabrics. This is the Prism pattern and I think I’m in love. I went running with my girl friends this morning and they all want a pair. I told them that, sadly, I don’t really sew for others (I’m a selfish sewer like that). FunkiFabrics gifted me this fabric in exchange for a little exposure and review. People, I always tell you the truth, fear not. Even if I’m given fabric, I’ll tell you straight up whether I really like it or not. This fabric? Love. It’s four-way stretch, sturdy, and thick enough to cover lumps and bumps. It’s 80% polyester and 20% elastic. And it makes me do ballet. This is fabric made to order. When I received my fabric, my name and order number were printed along the side, along with the fabric. I have a couple other prints too. You’ll be seeing those soon.

 

I used a leggings pattern from Burda. These are Burda 01-2011 #130. They are dead easy. Just one pattern piece, cut twice. I did do a couple of modifications though. The rise is really high. I ended up cutting off 4.5” at CF tapering to 4” at CB. Then, I added a folded waistband that added 2” to the front and back. So, I guess, I could have cut off two inches and done the fold-down waistband and been done. I like the yoga-type waistband instead.
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Here you can sort of see where they hit me and the waistband. I didn’t take a picture of the front with my shirt up. Doh! I ran 5 miles in these this morning. I have a thin pair of long underwear on under these. It’s chilly (maybe 30?) so alone, these would not have been enough to keep me warm. I made these in size 36, which is one size larger than normal. I knew I would be wearing these over other tights.
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Here’s the Prism fabric. Rad, huh? They have over 1500 prints to choose from. They are a little pricey and they are in the UK, so I’m sure shipping would be high. But, if you want a pair of awesome running tights, they might be the right retailer for you. But again, how fun are these tights?
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This top is another Jalie 2805. Same size, same everything. This only thing I did differently this time is to add cuffs and collar from a sweater knit remnant I had in my stash. Oh, and I added this two-thread flatlocking to the arm. My new serger is delish.
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I know I’m all crazy about Jalie, but here’s why. This is all the sleeve and neck options for Jalie 2805. And it has kid sizes and adult sizes all in the same envelope. I’ll never need to buy a t-shirt pattern again!!!
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11 comments:

Helena said...

Very cute and helpful review! I want to make some activewear this year, and finding fabric is such a challenge. Glad you are enjoying your new serger!

kathyh said...

Great review

kristin at sunnysewing said...

those are surely a fun pair of running tights :) I would be motivated to run in them, too. Love everything about the Jalie 2805 pattern, now I feel like I need to make more of that one too! :)

Crafty Mermaid said...

Thanks for the review - off to virtually window shop for fabric...

Becky said...

Well, if they make you do ballet, I need a pair! And how would you know about lumps and bumps?! You don't have any! But I appreciate the information. LOL, I have plenty of them. These tights are RAD, for sure. I love the whole outfit. You are amazing.

texan said...

cuteness the running leggings and the top. If I keep seeing the flat lock stitch on you guys sewing blogs I am not going to be able to keep from getting a machine that does that. I love that stitch on clothing and not just sportswear.

katherine.peter said...

Cool running outfit! I can't imagine it being cold enough to need 2 layers when running. It's so hot here that I am trying to get away with as little coverage as is decent.

the material lady said...

I used some of the Funkifabrics cloth for running leggings for my marathon running daughter. The review was very positive, and the fabric pattern awesome. Enjoy your leggings 😃

Ali M said...

Oooh thats a great print, I'm going to check them out! I've never made leggings, sounds like a pretty tackle-able pattern!

Chris said...

Love the print of your fabric! That Jalie pattern looks like great value too. Ps..love Burda Jan skirt - I'm planning to photograph my top tomorrow- should make it online before feb hits!!

Amy said...

This is awesome i need to make some of these bottoms and tops and use them underneath my fishing raingear while fishing this summer. A little bit of fashion on the water will do wonders for the soul. Now it is off to find the patterns and some material. Hope they are dead easy as you say and i can find some funki material for the tights online.