tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post7196799710467672907..comments2024-03-02T05:18:52.217-05:00Comments on Kadiddlehopper: Jalie 2792KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-46967131976648906902011-07-22T22:56:12.135-04:002011-07-22T22:56:12.135-04:00Wow! That is amazing!!!!Wow! That is amazing!!!!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743892928906512794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-89348324333812272372011-07-17T19:48:37.883-04:002011-07-17T19:48:37.883-04:00My gosh, she looks just like you in the photo of y...My gosh, she looks just like you in the photo of you together! Awesome leotard, and I may take out my half-finished swimsuit again since I have the tip about legs now.Dr. Fun (AKA Sister)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07332652703590699186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-56540972454421134812011-07-15T07:20:05.913-04:002011-07-15T07:20:05.913-04:00Thanks for sharing your tips, I am going to try my...Thanks for sharing your tips, I am going to try my hand at swimwear sewing soon because I just bought a teeny tiny swimsuit for $40! <br /><br />Myra does have great form (and flair!), how long has she been doing gymnastics?Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-33272844118740041602011-07-13T14:46:16.941-04:002011-07-13T14:46:16.941-04:00I accidentally deleted this comment (stupid teeny ...I accidentally deleted this comment (stupid teeny Iphone screen), but it had great info, so I'm copying it here.<br /><br />From <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/06237035186722084903" rel="nofollow">Sarahbelle</a><br /><br />Wonderful! Try the coverstitch, so you'll know for sure, but the 3x zig-zag is an industry standard for a reason.<br /><br />It's a nice fit, and, of course, the perfect colour!!!<br /><br />As for the neckline: the problem maybe the wieght of the elastic vs. the weight of the fabric + the insertion of sewing threads. Play around with elastics and thread. Consider the extra fine thread made for sewing lingerie, and, maybe a lighter elastic. I like swimwear elastic for its durability, but it is designed to withstand the onslaught of chlorine, which isn't an issue here.<br />She is so cute!!! I miss those babies so much!!!KID, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-21646229486035897222011-07-12T18:54:16.137-04:002011-07-12T18:54:16.137-04:00Now, that is what I call a real "jump suit&qu...Now, that is what I call a real "jump suit"! Cute as can be.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-56429981576205312972011-07-12T16:40:19.435-04:002011-07-12T16:40:19.435-04:00So cute! I am no help on the neckline issue, but ...So cute! I am no help on the neckline issue, but I am going to have to keep the leg elastic tip in mind. I don't need any more swimsuits, but I really need to make more underwear.The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-23720866893777640532011-07-11T19:21:19.721-04:002011-07-11T19:21:19.721-04:00That is adorable! I'm probably going to be sig...That is adorable! I'm probably going to be signing Gracie up for gymnastics at some point since she has just started cheerleading and wants to do handstands (yikes!). I would love to try the Jalie leotard pattern - esp. seeing how cute your version looks.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890008405738438915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-79627910197265083152011-07-11T18:25:43.024-04:002011-07-11T18:25:43.024-04:00Very cute...Very cute...Aminathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17365142211845528219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-67154974688497650892011-07-11T18:06:40.966-04:002011-07-11T18:06:40.966-04:00I've made a couple of swimsuits, and always pu...I've made a couple of swimsuits, and always pull the elastic to stretch just a little bit around the neckline. It's kind of a pain. But you're right about the cost of these specialized outfits. Myra looks delighted with hers; I'm sure she'll love the purple and pink, too. Glad to see her bed is there to bounce on, and your house is in some semblance of order, finally!Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-15164952827913902652011-07-11T16:52:02.007-04:002011-07-11T16:52:02.007-04:00The leotard has worked really well. That pattern a...The leotard has worked really well. That pattern and your sewing skills will save you a small fortune!<br />I think you are spot on with lining the whole front of the leotard, they look better and last better.<br />I am not sure why the elastic at the neckline is sticking up, as elastic does seem to have a mind of its own at times, but Cindy's idea sounds good to me. I have had the centre front or back stick up when I did not fold the fabric over quite enough on the first pass, particularly if the elastic is a little too stiff for the fabric.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-5681504072784703862011-07-11T15:33:43.721-04:002011-07-11T15:33:43.721-04:00*applause* Looks great!
I'm not saying thi...*applause* Looks great! <br /><br />I'm not saying this is the answer to the neckline but my first go around at swimsuit making, I had the same problem. In subsequent attempts, I made sure that my fabric that was folded over the elastic was all the way over (and a little bit beyond). Then when I sewed (double needle or 3 step zigszg) I didn't do it right at the top. It's more towards the middle/bottom of the elastic.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538128071032666452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-88529897639108621692011-07-11T13:15:22.639-04:002011-07-11T13:15:22.639-04:00Cute. The zigzag stitching looks really good! My...Cute. The zigzag stitching looks really good! Myra looks so happy!MushyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298153126878457192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-88170558665977802972011-07-11T13:03:44.024-04:002011-07-11T13:03:44.024-04:00Yeah!!!!! For your first leotard and for Myra in G...Yeah!!!!! For your first leotard and for Myra in Gymnastics.<br />I agree with BConky about swimwear elastic--I like how it feels. Can't describe it's difference really except it feels more durable. <br />The unfinished crotch lining on one end is what I've found in RTW suits also. You should make your own suit.<br />I don't know the answer to the neckline--I'll be reading along for the answer.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380532857252595734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-10274581519979751732011-07-11T11:53:15.440-04:002011-07-11T11:53:15.440-04:00When I do the neckline I pretty much do a one to o...When I do the neckline I pretty much do a one to one except at the neck where I stretch the elastic a bit. That seems to help make the neckline lie flat. I've been making the granddaughters swimsuits, 4 so far this summer and that's what worked for me. I find swimwear elastic from Sew Sassy to work the best. Clear Elastic isn't my favorite but does work. Elastic from Wal-mart or Joann's seems to stiff.BConkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567728669689070443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-5229922426015101532011-07-11T10:13:30.383-04:002011-07-11T10:13:30.383-04:00It's adorable! And a good job for a first try,...It's adorable! And a good job for a first try, too. Fortunately when Tyo was small we received a MAJOR donation of leotards from family friends who put their three girls through just about every kind of dance/gymnastics out there, so I haven't had to contemplate this yet (although I did pick up a Kwik-Sew leotard pattern the other week...)<br /><br />I think this is one of those areas where there are still enough home-sewn versions (probably for the same reasons you mention) that home-stitch techniques like the 3-step zigzag don't look odd. The unfinished-front of the crotch lining is pretty standard, too. My kids never overlapped dance/gym with diapers, so I have no helpful thoughts in the cartoon-character-show-through area...Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-21123917997499908272011-07-11T10:06:29.014-04:002011-07-11T10:06:29.014-04:00Myra is adorable in her new leotard! I've had...Myra is adorable in her new leotard! I've had good luck with the 3-step zig-zag you used, and typically use this for this sort of application. I love the tip about the leg openings, and I am going to try that asap! Lord knows, I need all the help I can get back there. ;) I'm wondering if you wash the garment, maybe the elastic will lie flatter? I use steam when I am done sewing elastic, but not sure if your fabric will take the steam ok? Let us know what you figure out with that.<br /><br />AndreaAndreahttp://satinbirddesigns.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com