Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6

[Iminei]

errrrmmmm ...... Im not sure what to announce but the Activewear and Swimwear contest is now open

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Design and make your own take on activewear or swimwear (from a burst lilo) and enter here ...

after the 30th June please post your entry including photos of fabric, construction and finished item(s) and we'll have a vote!

[Bodgeitandscarper]

I may enter this, I need a new sleeveless cycling jersey, and I've had the fabric for it for a couple of years, so it should be well matured by now 

[Helen M]

I have an idea for one garment but also wondering if shorts would fit in to this contest?

[mudcat]

Since I desperately need bathing attire this might give me the incentive to get it done.  I printed some pdf patterns last month but couldn't get myself to actually put them together.  I think it's because I dread sewing on the slippery fabric.  Even though I primarily sew knits and have a lot of experience with them they are mostly rayon/lycra or cotton/lycra so they somewhat behaved.

[SewRuthieSews]

Possibly long shorts, possibly leggings and tunic for online Pilates. Probably nothing as I don't find sporty stuff very inspiring.

[Sonatine]

I'm really tempted by the suggestion @Iminei made for Victorian swimwear but I'm trying to be good and not buy any more fabric for a while and I don't have anything suitable in my stash. I'll have a think...

[Bodgeitandscarper]

Pattern is drawn, toile main pieces cut out, need to work out the back pockets now. 

[Iminei]

Cmon Ladies .. We cant Let Manuela down (well at least not on the first contest I'm hosting )

[Lollipop]

I'll enter this one. I need to refresh my memory regarding the rules.  :thinking:

[Bodgeitandscarper]

Bodgeitandscarper's 1st entry. - Sleeveless cycling top

Well, here you are, not exciting, just here to make up the numbers as usual 

I made my own pattern by kind of tracing over an existing top, enlarging it slightly along the way.

The stripes should actually go across the fabric, but who wants horizontal stripes?  It is very stretchy both ways, so it works like this.  I put the rear pockets with horizontal strips, probably not a good idea across my bum...

I cut the armhole and neck bands on the diagonal, just to be different.

Pics - I hope the one of me isn't too worrying for you to see - I am an inflated lilo obviously 

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[Iminei]

@Lollipop ... When you remember the rules .. Will you tell me ???

I think your item/s are not to be cut before  June 1st ... completed by June 30th, Pics of material. pattern, finished item by 7th July

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[Puzzler]

Love your top, Bodge!

[elisep]

I may enter this one but haven’t quite decided yet!
I recently bought a pattern for leggings which are suitable for equestrian tights (no inseam) that I’m keen to try out, but I’m also wanting to focus on some painting too so not sure whether I’ll have the time.

[Sonatine]

Found a bathing costume in Glasgow museum's collections that I want to copy, Fabworks had the perfect fabric for £4 a metre so whoops I've bought more fabric!

[Catllar]

This is right up my alley except for the small matter of not being at home!