In the morning it’s a bit cooler in Sydney and I decided to use a really old pattern with a classic tracksuit pattern Simplicity 8887. Not sure if this pattern is a 70s or 80s pattern.
If you add the braid edging you need 3m of the knitted braid trim for the jacket. I did without the braiding this time.
I wanted kangaroo pockets so I drafted these up from scratch.
The open-ended zipper was a 3 for $1 zipper bought at The Remnant Warehouse.
Here’s how I wore this jacket in the morning to the gym in a pic taken by Bill, a die-hard workout mate who also wears a heart rate monitor. This jacket is going to get a real workout.
After work we went to a bike class. Mr V wore his Me-made Avocado hoodie. A nice Mum going to the gym took this pic for us.
As soon as the weekend hits, I’ll do some decent photos of Fifth Avenue because it’s finished – flounce and all. I only had to finish the flounce but so many things have popped up since then.
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I really like your jacket. Has a contemporary look, would never guess it's an 80's pattern.
Also I admire your persistence and commitment to exercise! You mentioned a heart monitor – which brand/type do you wear? I used to use one that stopped working, looking at the new ones on the market. Would love your input.
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Hi Andrea, I've always had a Polar heart rate monitor.
Last year Mr V bought me a Wahoo running kit and now I use the Wahoo app and Map My Fitness app. You can use these without having a heart rate chest strap but it's more accurate if you do have one.
What are you looking to do?
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Two workouts in one day? Or one week? You put me to shame.
DH bought me a Polar HRM, but it didn't work well for me. Apparently, I have low conductivity. That is, my skin is very dry (even when running), and I don't eat or sweat much salt. It was a very expensive piece of clutter.
It might not be the HRM, it might be the wearer. Some people are just not suited for them.
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Hi Grace, I'm just catching up on exercise i missed out on.
If the chest strap doesn't work well, wet the sensors before you put it on. I have to do that a lot. Sometimes, if you're in an indoor area, the room itself can throw off the receiver. So it may not be the wearer.
Alternatively, just get an app and don't bother with a chest strap. Apps will do the measure for you based on height, weight, age, sex and time. It's a good way to start if you want to track your progress.
This week both apps worked properly but when I first downloaded them the Wahoo would cut out. I think the Wahoo app developers put in some bug fixes recently.
I hope this helps.
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I like your jacket & have just started to sew very basic fitness tops. That pattern is still modern for today & I like it very much!
Denise & Missy
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It's funny – I tried to buy a nice trackie for my mother on the weekend and there was NOTHING worth buying!! And you have come up with such a lovely jacket. The contrasting sleeves makes it even more special. Love it and the colour is fab.
Love your other outfits too. Especially the lavender one.
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That pattern was made for you! Great jacket, perfect for your workouts and biking. Your other MMM outfits, plus partner outfit, are lovely too. Sounds like a busy day.
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Great jacket;so perfect for exercising. I love the contrast sleeve, it gives an otherwise ordinary tracksuit a bit of interest. Sounds like your day was quite busy.
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That's a great looking pattern, and you're making good use of it! It's so nice to come across an old pattern that still has terrific wearability today. You're a good-looking me-made couple 🙂
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wow making your own workout clothes, that is commitment, not to mention your exercise schedule, I am tired reading about it. But admiring very much! great jacket a classic.
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Very nice results.
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Nice jacket!
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Another great job! I have some similar patterns in my stash from that era. You've given me a bit more confidence to dust them off.
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Love this jacket and need to get my act together to make mine.
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