McCall’s MP239 M7261 Exercise Leggings

December 27, 2017 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

Hello sewers! Thank you for stopping by my blog.

I hope you all had a blessed Christmas.

With the new year just ahead of us,

it’s time when many of us think about starting an exercise routine,

or changing up an existing routine.

I try to exercise throughout the year,

but I am an eclectic exerciser.

To me, that means I play around at many types of exercise.

I get bored easily with the same routine,

so I switch up my exercise routine A LOT.

I also get bored with my exercise clothing.

And it was time for a new pair of leggings,

so I chose McCall’s pattern number 7261.

Just as new exercise routines keep me interested in exercising,

so do new workout clothes.

This is the only pair of leggings I have that are not one solid color.

The panels of color in the mid leg make me happy.

I purchased both fabrics at Joanne.

The black is performance fabric so it helps hold in the jiggle!

The galactic print is a little bit lighter weight spandex knit.

As with all leggings, this is a really quick pattern to sew.

I used my Baby Lock Triumph serger for the entire project.

I was able to neatly sew, trim, and finish the edges of all the inside

seams with just one pass through the serger.

I then used the cover stitch to keep those seams from “rolling” around.

Here’s a close up of the outside and the inside of the garment:

I really like this pattern because the waistband does not have a casing or elastic.

That makes the leggings smoother on the tummy and more comfortable to wear.

Here’s a short video that I made.

It shows a few more details and I also discuss how to choose your size.

How about you?

Do you already have an exercise routine,

or do you plan to start one in the new year?

Thank you for visiting with me today.

I enjoy your company so much.

Serger Tote for Rotary Rulers and Cutter

November 28, 2017 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

This is the December 27 Baby Lock Serger Class at both Wimmer’s locations:

Ogden from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

and

Layton from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you are nearby, I would love to have you join us.

Go to Wimmer’s Web site to sign up.

Carry your quilting supplies in style with

the Rotary Ruler and Cutter Bag.

The pattern is from Martha Pullen Company.

The handle goes through the small loop to keep the bag closed.

The bag is large enough to carry a 6 1/2″ x 24″ ruler,

and it has smaller inside pockets to accommodate your

3″ x 6″ and 3″ x 18″ rulers and your rotary cutter.

Batting is sandwiched between the exterior panels and the lining panels

to give the bag stability.

I hope to see you in class!

Thank you for visiting.

Simplicity 8026 Girls Jumper

November 8, 2017 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

My littlest grandgirl was thinking she needed a new dress for fall,

so we headed to Joanne’s and she chose Simplicity 8026.

She also chose her own fabric.

It is a very fine whale, lightweight corduroy.

She is an average sized 7 year old – not tall, not short, not heavy, not skinny.

I sewed a size 8 with no adjustments, and it is a perfect fit.

The bodice sides feature a tab (I used flannel) with a decorative button.

Yes, my grandgirl chose those buttons as well.

There is a hidden zipper and hook and eye closure on the back.

I finished off the neckline with Hug Snug, and the armholes with bias binding.

My Baby Lock Triumph did a beautiful job of finishing the inside seams,

and coverstitching the hem.

The pattern sizing is girls 8-16 and it offers sleeve variations

as well as the pattern for a pair of leggings.

Hopefully that girl will get lots of wear out of this jumper before she outgrows it!

Thank you for your visit, sewing friends.