Road testing gymwear can reveal shortcomings of a make before your wear it as planned. Having cold ankles while testing these plum tights made it quiet clear they were way too short – even for me.
The first version was made with two-way stretch knit so the length was part of the stretch.
This plum version has one-way stretch with a soft inside for warmth.
This fabric is the same as the fabric I’ve used in the v-neck top above. I won’t be wearing these pieces together. It will look too matchy-matchy.
Like the orange zippers? Another stash piece used – yay! That’s the 7cm band I added to keep my ankles warm.
The fit on my hips, waist and legs worked but not the capri length To add the ankle band, I unpicked and resewed in the zipper.
Lesson to self
Keep the tights shorter for two-way stretch knit. Add length for one-way stretch knits.
I do have a rad knit print waiting for a running pair. Hi Melissa.
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I am very impressed repicking that zipper. They look great.
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MMM revealed that I need more casual and active wear clothes in my wardrobe.
Great tights and the zip is such a fun accent.
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Orange is a surprisingly good match for purple tights, they look pretty cool. I agree with you on the matching top and bottoms not being such a good look – it's reminds me a bit of John Howard's walking tracksuits!
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LOVE the orange zipper with the purple!
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Love the close up pics, it enables me to see all that top-stitching work and construction you have done.Orange and purple look great.
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Very nice, love the orange ankle zips.
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They are a nice pair of pants. Love the orange zip and top-stitching. Great save on the length.
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Nice way to make 'em longer!!
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Great work out gear! I have been trying to make some of my own, but finding wicking fabric is the hardest part (not such an issue in the cold weather). Any good sources/supplier info would be great. 🙂
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Love these pants and would have never noticed the shortcomings you pointed out!
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Yes, the orange zip looks great – orange being the complement of purple. Fantastic idea to lengthen the pants – although not fun to take out and re-insert a zip.
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They look great! I agree with the others, the orange and purple look lovely together. What pattern did you use?
I assume that's Melissa's waistband tutorial that you've used? It's excellent isn't it!
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Very cool! Where did you get the stretch fabric?
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Excellent save! I've had one or two ankles too baggy, but none too short yet. Eagerly awaiting the rad fabric! 😉
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