Of course, I needed matching bottoms after all that effort to make new sports bras! Back in January, I started testing the Simpatico leggings from Greenstyle. I was curious how they would fit since they don’t have a side seam. Based on some of my digital comparisons, I wasn’t sure this legging style would work for me.
With a few modifications, I was easily able to get the leggings to fit, and then I had the fun task of shortening the full-length legs to make long shorts. This experiment taught me a lot about the grainline placement on a garment like this.
Analyzing Style and Fit
The pattern is simple and straightforward. It comes in three inseam lengths: petite (26″ inseam), standard (29″ inseam), and tall (31″ inseam). It features a high-rise or mid-rise yoga waistband with no side seam and full and capri-length options. The pattern is a great basic that lets you fit GreenStyle patterns before transitioning to a pattern with more panels and features.
Sizing and Versions
Size Charts
The pattern ranges from 22 to 57-inch waist, 32 to 62-inch hips, 17-3/4 to 33-inch mid-thigh, and 11-1/2 to 22-3/4 inch calf. The pattern has knee placement lines to ensure the calf accommodations are in the correct location.
| Size | Waist | Hip | Mid Thigh | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 22-23 | 32-33 | 17.75-19.5 | 11.5-12.5 |
| C | 24-25 | 34-35 | 18.25-20 | 12-13.375 |
| D | 26-27 | 35-36 | 18.75-20.5 | 12.75-14 |
| E | 28-29 | 37-38 | 19.5-21.25 | 13.25-14.25 |
| F | 30-31 | 39-40 | 20.25-22 | 13.75-15 |
| G | 32-34 | 41-43 | 21-22.75 | 14.25-15.5 |
| H | 35-37 | 43-45 | 22-23.75 | 15-16.25 |
| I | 38-41 | 46-47 | 23.5-25.25 | 16.25-17.75 |
| J | 42-45 | 48-51 | 25-27 | 17.5-19 |
| K | 46-49 | 51-54 | 27-29 | 18.75-20.25 |
| L | 50-53 | 55-58 | 29-31 | 20.21-25 |
| M | 54-57 | 59-62 | 31-33 | 21.25-22.75 |
Body Measurements
When I tested this pattern in January, my measurements were: 37-inch waist, 46-inch hip, 25-1/4 inch mid-thigh, and 16-1/2 inch calf. If I use the measuring band method, my overall lower torso circumference is 47 inches. Based on my body measurements, I started with size I.
Materials
I tested this pattern with spandex from CV linens. I eventually made the leggings in several other fabrics with no issues.
- Blue Moon Fabrics in Energize spandex (77% nylon, 23% spandex, 320 gsm)
- Blue Moon Fabrics in Performance spandex (72% nylon, 28% spandex, 230 gsm)
- Spoonflower Fabric in Sports Lycra (88% polyester, 12% lycra, 288 gsm)
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