{"id":9211,"date":"2024-04-11T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/?p=9211"},"modified":"2024-04-12T15:28:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T15:28:07","slug":"spring-activewear-in-eco-friendly-fabrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/fr\/spring-activewear-in-eco-friendly-fabrics\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Activewear in Eco-Friendly Fabrics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"qtranxs-available-languages-message qtranxs-available-languages-message-fr\">D\u00e9sol\u00e9, cet article est seulement disponible en Anglais.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello fellow sewists,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sunny days of spring have me wanting to spend more time outdoors, and sewing up activewear is the perfect motivation to get some exercise while enjoying the warmer weather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was elated to discover that Fabricville is now carrying <a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/collections\/bluedesign-purelux-dryflex\">PURELUX and DRYFLEX<\/a>, which are <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/bluesign.com\/en\/\">Bluesign\u00ae<\/a> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">approved fabrics. I did some research and the <\/span><b>Bluesign\u00ae <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">approval is the gold standard for sustainable textiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0From the Fabricville website:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bluesign\u00ae approved fabrics are made according to strict social, ethical and environmental standards.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Purelux is a super soft high-tech knit perfect for any kind of workout clothes. Its four-way stretch allows for extreme freedom of movement and its sweat-wicking properties will keep you cool and dry.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Dryflex is a high-tech microfiber perfect for Yoga\/Pilates gear, its four-way stretch allows for extreme freedom of movement and its sweat-wicking properties will keep you cool and dry.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sew these fabrics, I used <a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/products\/eloflex-stretch-thread-205m-black?_pos=7&amp;_sid=e5212627d&amp;_ss=r\">Eloflex Stretch Thread\u00a0<\/a> to avoid popped stitches and give plenty of stretch to my seams.\u00a0 I also used <a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/search?q=schmetz%20chrome%20stretch*&amp;type=product\">Schmetz Chrome Stretch needles<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9228 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5686-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5686-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5686-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5686-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5686-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5686-755x1007.jpg 755w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5686-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For getting active this spring, I made an outfit meant for walking and jogging in the great outdoors, with leggings, a ponytail hat and a waist belt to carry essentials like my phone. I will take you through the supplies and steps to creating this activewear outfit, and with a variety of colour options available at Fabricville, you can plan your own spring activewear outfit!\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>TUNIC TOP<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Sewing Supplies<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabric: 2 metres <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/products\/high-tech-micropoly-bluesign-r-purelux-illusion-blue?_pos=21&amp;_sid=72ec45c68&amp;_ss=r\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PURELUX in the\u00a0 Illusion Blue<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notions: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/products\/eloflex-stretch-thread-205m-icy-blue?_pos=16&amp;_sid=8607deffa&amp;_ss=r\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eloflex Stretch Thread Icy Blue <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pattern: <a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/products\/v8854-misses-tunic-misses-size-y-xsm-sml-med\">Vogue 8854<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9229 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5682-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5682-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5682-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5682-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5682-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5682-755x1007.jpg 755w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5682-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Optional:\u00a0 kangaroo pouch pattern piece traced from another pattern or self-drafted, decorative trim or elastic for the top of the pocket<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0I decided that the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/products\/high-tech-micropoly-bluesign-r-purelux-illusion-blue?_pos=21&amp;_sid=72ec45c68&amp;_ss=r\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PURELUX in the\u00a0 Illusion Blue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> colour would be appropriate for the blue skies of springtime, and the heavier weight would be great for a tunic top to wear over leggings when out walking or jogging.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Cut out pattern pieces for the options you prefer.\u00a0 I used the collar version with the View C longest length.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sew together the pattern as per the instructions. I used Eloflex stretch thread and a stretch stitch on my sewing machine.\u00a0 I then finished the edges with a serger.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">When constructing the neck opening, take extra care and press frequently during the process to maintain the shape.\u00a0 Using this knit fabric with lots of stretch meant that I couldn&rsquo;t skip the interfacing and pressing. Use an iron on low heat and a press cloth to press and pin into shape as you go.\n<p><div id=\"attachment_9224\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9224\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9224\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5690-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5690-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5690-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5690-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5690-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5690-755x1007.jpg 755w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5690-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9224\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interfaced neck opening pressed and ready to stitch into place.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">I sewed the pocket on last because I changed the shape and wanted to check for placement by trying on the garment and pinning it in place before sewing.\u00a0 I\u00a0 drafted my own to have a traditional kangaroo pouch shape like ready-to-wear hoodies- I just traced off of a hoodie from my closet.\u00a0 Add seam allowances to all sides of the pocket piece.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Hem the side openings of the pocket. Attach the top of the pocket by flipping the pocket piece up towards the collar right-sides together with the main fabric.\u00a0 This will hide the stitching at the top seam.\u00a0 Fold under the seam allowance for the sides and bottom of the pocket and topstitch into place.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If desired, add a piece of trim to the top of the pocket. I used a piece of elastic from a previous project, and I suggest a trim with stretch to work well with the stretch of the fabric.<b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9232 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5734-286x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"286\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5734-286x400.jpg 286w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5734-514x720.jpg 514w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5734-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5734-1463x2048.jpg 1463w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5734-755x1057.jpg 755w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5734-scaled.jpg 1828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>LEGGINGS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Sewing Supplies<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabric: 2 metres <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/products\/high-tech-micropoly-bluesign-r-purelux-black?_pos=4&amp;_sid=72ec45c68&amp;_ss=r\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DRYFLEX High Tech Micropoly in Black<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notions: <a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/products\/unique-cotton-braided-elastic-swimwear-13mm-x-1-5m\">Elastic<\/a> for waistband sides, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/products\/eloflex-stretch-thread-205m-black?_pos=7&amp;_sid=8607deffa&amp;_ss=r\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eloflex Stretch Thread Black<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pattern: Sinclair Patterns Flex Leggings<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is my new favourite leggings fabric.\u00a0 It has a beautiful, soft matte finish (not shiny or slippery feeling) and has a beautiful stretch with great, firm recovery.\u00a0 My teen daughter sw<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ears\u00a0 that they feel exactly like the fabric in her VERY expensive RTW leggings from a Canadian citrus clothing company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the compressive nature of these leggings, I reinforced all my seams with the Eloflex stretch thread and serged the edges.\u00a0 This helps eliminate popped stitches in high-stress areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut out pattern pieces for the option(s) you prefer. I used the colorblock options for the thigh areas because this option allows for very functional thigh pockets. I did the high waistband with the back pocket (large enough to fit my big phone!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sew together pockets &#8211; I suggest that you use the stretch stitch reinforcement throughout.\u00a0 I sewed the turned-over pocket top with the 3-stitch zig zag as I find this is excellent in high-stress areas. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9221 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5709-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5709-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5709-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5709-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5709-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5709-755x1007.jpg 755w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5709-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sew pockets to the front and back leg pieces, then attach the gusset.\u00a0 This pattern has you cut out two gusset pieces and then sew them as one for extra reinforcement.\u00a0 I topstitched the gusset pieces with a zig-zag to keep the seams lying flat and for added strength.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9222 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5708-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5708-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5708-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5708-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5708-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5708-755x1007.jpg 755w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5708-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sew waistband pieces together. The two side pieces are reinforced with elastic in the top seam allowance.\u00a0 I used swim elastic as this is very strong and has a great recovery stretch.\u00a0 I HATE when leggings slide down when I am active and I find the elastic here makes a big difference in keeping everything in place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attach the waistband to the legs and then finish the bottom seam allowance.\u00a0 Put them on and take them for a spin!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>ACCESSORIES: PONYTAIL HAT\/BEANIE and WAIST BELT<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sewing Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabric: <a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/collections\/bluedesign-purelux-dryflex\">DRYFLEX and PURELUX<\/a> remnants from the top and leggings<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notions: Coordinating <a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/products\/eloflex-stretch-thread-205m-black?_pos=7&amp;_sid=8607deffa&amp;_ss=r\">Eloflex Stretch thread<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pattern: <a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/products\/jalie-pattern-4023-stella-leggings-running-belt-and-beanie?_pos=1&amp;_sid=17401bf01&amp;_ss=r\">Jalie Stella<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9226 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5704-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5704-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5704-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5704-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5704-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5704-755x1007.jpg 755w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5704-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These accessories are so quick to sew and I already have several requests for them as gifts.\u00a0 The hat has an optional hole for a ponytail, which I find is a must for physical activity.\u00a0 The waist belt has as many pocket slots as you wish, as you choose where you sew the stitching lines to define the different pocket areas (the whole belt is one giant pocket, so there is room for your phone, snacks, keys and more!)<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Hat\/Beanie Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Measure the circumference of your head and find the size that matches.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Cut out the pattern pieces.\u00a0 I used the two colours from my top and leggings to coordinate with my outfit, and I had plenty of scraps left. By changing the construction and stitching the band to the outside of the hat, you will be able to use the contrasting colour as a design feature.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Zig zag along the seam allowance of the marked opening for the ponytail to finish the edges. Stitch all sides of the hat as per the pattern instructions.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Attach the band to the hat with the WRONG sides together along the bottom edge.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9219 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5712-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5712-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5712-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5712-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5712-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5712-755x1007.jpg 755w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5712-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Turn the band to the RIGHT side of the hat and topstitch into place.\n<div id=\"attachment_9214\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9214\" class=\"wp-image-9214 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5715-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5715-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5715-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5715-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5715-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5715-755x1007.jpg 755w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5715-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9214\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Topstitch the band to the outside of the hat with stretch thread and\/or a stretch stitch. This will allow the contrasting colour to show.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>6. Ta Da!\u00a0 Completed hat with contrasting band and a hole for a ponytail!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9218 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5713-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5713-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5713-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5713-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5713-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5713-755x1007.jpg 755w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5713-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9233 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5737-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5737-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5737-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5737-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5737-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5737-755x1007.jpg 755w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5737-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>Waist Belt Instructions<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cut out the single pattern piece for the waist belt (it is mind-blowing how easy this belt is to make, and how practical it is too!)<\/li>\n<li>Finish edges and fold the fabric along lines as indicated on the pattern pieces and the instructions. Add vertical stitching lines to create different size pockets in your belt.\u00a0 I used my phone measurements to be sure to create a pocket for my phone and then smaller sections for other small items like keys, gels etc.\u00a0 This is also perfect for anyone who needs to carry an inhaler with them when exercising.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9216 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5718-533x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5718-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5718-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5718-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5718-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5718-755x566.jpg 755w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9234 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5810-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5810-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5810-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5810-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5810-755x1007.jpg 755w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5810.jpg 1354w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>I have already tested my new activewear outdoors, and it is perfect for spring weather.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9231 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5733-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5733-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5733-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5733-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5733-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5733-755x1007.jpg 755w, https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_5733-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I can&rsquo;t wait to see what everyone else creates with<b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bluesign.com\/en\/\">Bluesign\u00ae<\/a><\/b> Purelux and Dryflex fabrics.\u00a0 They are soft, have great recovery, and they are better for the environment as well.\u00a0 \u00a0Fabricville carries many colour options and I already have requests from family members to create activewear pieces for them.\u00a0 You definitely want to give these fabrics a try!<\/p>\n<p>Happy Sewing!<\/p>\n<p>Heather<\/p>\n<p>@manitoulinthreads<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"qtranxs-available-languages-message qtranxs-available-languages-message-fr\">D\u00e9sol\u00e9, cet article est seulement disponible en Anglais.<\/p>\n<p>Hello fellow sewists,<\/p>\n<p>The sunny days of spring have me wanting to spend more time outdoors, and sewing up activewear is the perfect motivation to get some exercise while enjoying the warmer weather.<\/p>\n<p>I was elated to discover that Fabricville is now carrying <a href=\"https:\/\/fabricville.com\/collections\/bluedesign-purelux-dryflex\">PURELUX and DRYFLEX<\/a>, which are <a href=\"https:\/\/bluesign.com\/en\/\">Bluesign\u00ae<\/a> approved fabrics. 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