Jegging goodness!
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Here's a nice quick pattern! Style Arc's Laura Legging is a one-piece pattern. There is no side seam and no waistband, though I added one. I like a waistband. :)
As usual, I ordered a size 10, based on my hip measurement. I have made two other Style Arc pants and both pretty much fit out of the envelope. (In the case of the Alexi pant, I made zero alterations. In the case of the Linda pant, I substituted my own waistband but made no other changes. I love that one so much, I've made it twice already.)
Let me point out that this pattern has serious negative ease. Let me share some measurements for the size 10. If you look at the Style Arc size chart, a size 10 (remember, this is Australian sizing, not U.S. or European sizing), is a 38.6" hip. When I measure the pattern, the finished hip is 29.5". The upper thigh (at the notches) measures 16.5" and the ankle measures 9.25". That is approximately 9" of negative ease at the hip, so you either need to use a nice stretchy fabric with lycra, size up, or both.
For my version, I used a knit that is designed to look like charcoal-colored denim. Perfect for jeggings. I think I bought it from Emma One Sock, but I know it's been in the stash for about a year. I made zero alterations, other than adding a waistband, cause that's how I swing.
The fabric, up close. The right side is on the left, the wrong side on the right.
This pattern uses 1/4" seam allowances. It sews up in no time at all. When finished, I did not think I could get it on my body because the pants were so narrow-looking. I forged ahead and they did fit, though I will only wear this with a longer top.
'Cause let's just say if I had moles on my rear, you could connect the dots. ;)
The legs are long and puddle at the ankle. I love this look, so I did not shorten them. I also did not hem them. I will definitely wear these! They are sooo comfortable. I just might also buy the pattern in a larger size, so I have options.
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Ankle puddling
Your pictures crack me up! You look so pleased...the leggings look like a great addition to your wardrobe.
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very athletic and cheerful snaps. i have got an overlocker now and its time to stitch up all those knit fabrics i have been hoarding till now.
ReplyDeletenot just sewing, comedy. seriously, love your sewing and your writing.
ReplyDeletevery fun to read this post. great leggings. i would never dare to wear.
I love the way you make even leggings fun! Does it make me sound crazy/stalkerish if I say you have great legs?
ReplyDeleteI will be stalkerish too. You have great legs, and show off the pattern nicely. The top shot is so athletic!
ReplyDeleteI love the leggings with the sandals, which is not something I would have thought of trying.
Gorgeous!! I love the leggings and I love your fun pictures too!
ReplyDeleteI like the way the leggings pool at the ankles too. I hadn't thought of this feature before. Maybe I should try it out. You have inspired me again!
Killer shoes! You're rockin' a great look here.
ReplyDeleteThose are great! You are jumping with joy! Cool shoes, too!
ReplyDeleteInteresting that the pattern diagram does not show the puddling. If I do these I will be sure to measure up!
ReplyDeleteGreat look for you! I had to smile with your comments about negative ease. Pantyhose as outerwear :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are the poster child for Style Arc....and obviously head over heels for these leggings. Once again your experiment=my pattern purchase.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great pictures .... Again. You are so brave to lift the top. Not that I'm suggesting you have anything to be ashamed of under there. It's just that that's where all us sewers want to check out so we can see hoe the crutch and so on fits. How about doing some bras for us and showing how the middle bit does or doesn't fit? Your posts always make me laugh! (with you not at you)
ReplyDeleteThose leggings look fantastic! The more I'm seeing leggings, the more I'm thinking that perhaps it's time to make me some.
ReplyDeleteSharon, thank you so much for your kind words which really resonated with me, and yes, I too often wish we could meet up, I think we would get along great! I can't believe complete strangers have suggested such a ridiculously personal decision as surgery to you. So rude!!
ReplyDeleteLove your jeggings but I want your shoes! Arch? Wouldn't my polka dotted toes look so cute peaking out from those?
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lol, ReAnn. Those are Mia Ghellies that I bought (on sale, with free shipping) from DSW after Barbara (Sewing on the Edge) posted them on her blog. I love them, but I wouldn't say that they arch support. I'll tell you why they are so good for me. I have wide feet and have a hard time finding attractive sandals because my toes never reach the end. But since you can loosen the lacing on these, they fit a variety of widths. They are very comfortable! I was able to go down a full size and could have probably gone down another half size.
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous project from your studio! The leggings look great and I must agree with the poster who commented on your great legs - no stalking intended either, lol. I also love your sandals. They look très chic with your outfit.
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Your first photo, especially, perfectly illustrates the fatal allure of leggings -- they're just so much fun to wear!
ReplyDeleteOh Sham, these look great on you! Since you're in SF how do you resist all of those great fabric stores? We live in SC and track into SF to go to a bunch of the fabric stores. Satin Mood, Discount Fabrics, Britex to name a few. Mostly just drool in Britex though
ReplyDeleteI love your pictures and the leggings!. w Fromhat pattern did you make your purple circle top?
ReplyDeleteThanks, 3cats4me! That's an Au Bonheurs pattern. See my Au Bonheurs pattern posts here: http://communingwithfabric.blogspot.com/p/french-sewing-resources-esp-au-bonheur.html
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