Here is our version.
Party in the back.
Plain in the front.
To make this, I started with her latest swimsuit pattern, based on Jalie 3134, which was modified to combine the front panels, and to lower the legline, as well as adjusted a little for her fit. Further modifications for this leotard included
- lowering the neckline
- raising the back scoop, to cover the waistband of her tights
- changing the angle where the front armhole meets the side seam
- adding straps, as per the photograph below. The straps are sewn as tubes.
There are some pull lines on the front neckline, so I probably need to adjust the front strap extensions a little, if I make this again
I used a matt nylon lycra. She feels that this is too much like swimwear, but I don't know where I can buy the tactel lycras that are used in modern leotards.
The shorts are made from Jalie 3247. I usually go up one size for Jalie leggings, but this time I went up 2 sizes, because this mystique lycra is very firm. I think I actually should have gone up another couple of sizes.
6 comments:
Lovely leotard! I saw a roll of black fabric labelled Stretchtex Tactel at Step by step dancewear at Brendale (north Brisbane) http://stepbystepdancewear.com.au/. It was marked $31.90 per metre. Not sure if they do phone orders and delivery but might be worth following up if you're interested.
I love this. I think the colour and strap detail is gorgeous. That McCalls pattern for swimmers I made, had a strap back similar but I like the look of the wider strap narrowing better.
You are a clever clog!
Thanks Bianca, I will follow that up for sure!
You are so clever! Just the thought of sewing swimwear scares me - this looks amazing!
Great work. You know this back design would create bra friendly party dress back.
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