Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
This blog post is chockablock with information. Here is what you will find inside: I put the Winslet’s Tracy Tank through five muslin test versions to get the fit right, and uncovered a pattern with sizing inconsistencies, missing binding measurements, confusing ease allowances, and a few details that made me wonder if the company is... Continue Reading →
The mileage I put my workout clothes through is unreal. Sweat, dirt, more sweat, lots of movement, frequent washings—and yet they still hold up. But it’s time to add to my closet. I wanted to branch out with new styles that weren’t just plain leggings hacked into biker shorts. Back in July, I started exploring... Continue Reading →
At the start of the year, I began working on the Simpatico leggings by GreenStyle. In February, I was hospitalized due to PE/DVT, which delayed my work until March. Once I was able to resume sewing, I was eager to finish these leggings, as exercise became a key part of my recovery. I wrote a... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Just because leggings aren't considered pants doesn't mean they have to fit poorly. When I first started sewing, I did what every sewer does, I made leggings using a basic pattern. The standard design often does not have a side seam to "make it easier" for the beginner sewer. I prefer having side seams because... Continue Reading →
