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Made this on Wednesday and Thursday. I've got to try it on Jasana to get the straps the right length yet. One other to make in the same as this fabric and then one for Aqualina in Cobalt blue and silver! Fun to make, fit is very firm!! Love Chris
1. Fabrics for the Leotards before sewing.
2. Front view of Jasana's leotard.
3. Back view of Jasana's leotard with straps to be sewn later.
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Comments (26)
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dailylaundry
01 Jul 2016
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Wow, Chris - very impressive - well done!! Is this for dance? Hugs to you, Laura*
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Hi Laura, yes, I'm pretty pleased with myself. This is for the girls gymnastics. Both Jasana and Aqualina do gym. (Floor, Uneven Bars, Vault and Beam) This hot pink one is for her practice as they have a uniform one made for their Academy. Love C
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Magnifico Chris. Beautifully done/Lillian
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Thanks Miss Lillian, I hope you and Ron are faring well in your Summer heat. We are quite cold here in Newcastle at the moment as it's our Winter. Love Chris
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Great job, grandmother! They can certainly shimmer and shine in these.
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Thanks Jerrilyn, I can't wait to make the other two, especially Aqualina's in the blue and silver. I have to make another hot pink one for Jasana's friend yet. Love Chris
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crafter2243
01 Jul 2016
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They will proudly wear them and shine in them. Well done.
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Thanks Angie, I hope so. They are so excited that I've actually offered to make them. To buy them at the gym they are way too expensive. So Nanna to the rescue!!! Love Chris
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sandralane
01 Jul 2016
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Oh ! Chris this is a super outfit, and the next one will be just as lovely. The girls will look FAB in their new leotards. Are they for something special?. Terrific job they are going to be so please and proud to wear something so pretty. Sandra.
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Hi Sandra, this is a practice leotard for Jasana's gym class. As it's Winter here she asked for a long sleeved one. Her girlfriend Bianca wants the same colour. Bianca's mum will pay me for hers. Of course I'm not charging for my grand-daughters ones. I'll try and sew Aqualina's one during the next few days. Love Chris
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OMG, these are beautiful. You did a fantastic job on these. I have found this to be such a hard fabric to work with and you have made it look so easy. Plus you had to get the fit right because there is no room to fudge on these. I can see why they love them. Can't wait to see the blue/silver one.
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Hi Smokey, yes, it's one of those fabrics that you cringe about sewing with. I used a ball point needle and did the majority of it on the overlocker. My Husqvarna was playing up trying to use the zig-zag, so I just did a larger stretch stitch and then a plain stitch on the edges. I can't wait to sew the blue one too. Love Chris
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wonderful and the color is just so AHHHHH.
lovely job my friend
hugs
Michelle
lovely job my friend
hugs
Michelle
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Jasana just loves this hot pink! I never wear PINK! I should I suppose especially with my grey hair! Love Chris
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Lovely work, well done. The girls will love them.
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Thanks Martine, I can't wait to see it on her. Love Chris
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Wow Nice work! the girls are going to love them! Neat colors too.
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Thanks Suzanne, I think so too! Love Chris
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It turned out Fabulous Chris, well done.
Did you have any trouble stitching it?
Did you have any trouble stitching it?
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Hi Meg, I used the overlocker on the main seams and my Husqvarna on the topstitching. It didn't like doing the zig-zag - I tried all sorts of settings and in the end gave up and did a straight stretch stitch. It's a great easy design. I just hope it fits her. I put the pattern up to her on Tuesday evening and it just fitted where it touched. Being a stretchy fabric I'm sue it will be fine, crossing my fingers!!!! Love Chris
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This is a terrific gym leotard. Love the animal print fabric! Jasana will be so thrilled to wear it. Fabrics have certainly come a long way since we were young and taking dance classes. Everyone looked the same, in basic black. The only real difference was the sleeve - if there was one, and the length.
You've done a marvelous job Chris.
You've done a marvelous job Chris.
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Thanks laffma, yes, the fabrics have come a long way. Love Chris
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Fabulous colours. Great job Chris.
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Thanks Sarah, I thought so too. Love Chris
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wow! That sure has some sparkle! The girls will love the,. Are they for gymnastics?
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Yes Chris, they are for gymnastics practice. Love Chris
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baydreamer
02 Jul 2016
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This is just fantastic, due you have a coverstitch machine?
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Hi baydreamer, I've got an overlocker (I think America calls it a serger). Love Chris
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dragonflyer
02 Jul 2016
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Wow, Chris...great job...you have outdone yourself...the girls will be thrilled and all the other girls envious...can you feel my "pat on the back"...
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Thanks Kim, thanks for the pat on the back. I'm so glad I've got the overlocker. Love Chris
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LQQKING GQQD my friend:):)Hugs
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Thanks Carolyn, it was easy to do, just fiddly with the plastic elastic! Love Chris
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They look fantastic. Great colours. I find sewing the elastic the most difficult part to get right and even on both legs - I made some bathing costumes using lycra - slippery stuff.
I am sorry your Millman lost, he played well against Murray.
I am sorry your Millman lost, he played well against Murray.
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Thanks so much, all I did was fold the elastic in quarters and mark it with side seams etc. I'm not a tennis fan Martine and had to look twice at your post - I didn't know who Millman was!!! Love Chris
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asterixsew
02 Jul 2016
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Interesting work Chris and they look 5*. I hope that the family appreciate your efforts for them. The stuff you have used is not easy to work with
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Dana was blown away with it and can't wait to see the blue one! I've got the family from tomorrow till Wednesday so I'll try and make Aqualina's blue one. Love Chris
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Love your choices!!
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Thanks Kay, me too! Love Chris
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designgirl
02 Jul 2016
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This is gorgeous. Can't wait to see the blue one. Hugs Lynn
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I'm with you Lynn. Love Chris
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Fantastic Chris---Looks professionally sewn to me. Wild and wonderful fabrics.
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Thanks so much Pattie, yes, fabrics are great today in Lycra. Love Chris
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Chris, you've done a wonderful job on these! It's amazing to me how expensive these little leotards are to buy! I know they are glad you sew! It's also special for them to wear, knowing you made them.
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Don't think I will ever try to work with these type of fabric. I admire anybody who works with it and even more if it looks this great. Your granddaughters has a great grandma.
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Chris, your fitting and sewing is amazing! I cringe at sewing elastic to the fabric. I'm always afraid it will be too loose or too tight, or just not look good. You seem to have mastered all that very well. Love the fabrics, especially the blue and silver 'scale' look.
Nora will be starting dance as she had to be three before she could enroll. She is having her party later today, but her birthday was during the week. I know you have one that is three already or will turn 3 soon.
Again I say, you have done so nice with these, better than store bought! -Toogie
Nora will be starting dance as she had to be three before she could enroll. She is having her party later today, but her birthday was during the week. I know you have one that is three already or will turn 3 soon.
Again I say, you have done so nice with these, better than store bought! -Toogie
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That's stunning Chris and I have no doubt the blue one will be equally beautiful. You are a very talented lady as I am sure the young ladies would agree. I know from experience that leotards are a very expensive item here in Australia so you must save them a lot of money as well as providing a perfect fit.
Hugs Lynne
Hugs Lynne