Off Topic My first attempt at making a Leo

[Mileyfiveandfabulous]

This was my first attempt at making a Leo for my DD. She wanted long sleeve Leos for practice since its a little cold out now. Still adding some finishing touches but she likes it

 

[Jenny]

Beautiful! And very cute!

 

[gymmomtoo]

Nice job!

 

[MaryA]

So cute! I sew a bit but I think I'd be overwhelmed by the prospect of making a leo.

 

[billise]

Very cute!!!

 

[mOm2gymnast<3]

very nice! your daughter is very lucky to have a crafty mom.

 

[Azgymmiemom]

Very pretty! Those swirlies were probably difficult to do on the stretch material! You have far more patience than I do! I slaved over a halloween costume once for my son when he was really little(and it was a sew easy pattern). The next year, as it got close to halloween, my husband pulled out $50 and gave it to me and made me promise I would buy him a costume and not make one. Lol. I must have complained a little too loudly when I was trying to sew the first one!

 

[Ponyshine]

Very nice! If you ever feel like posting a tutorial as to how to make a leotard, I would be interested...I've been wanting to have a go at making a leotard myself

 

[GymSurvivor]

I agree, I'd like to try this too! Did you use the jaelie (spelling may be off on that) if not what did you use? And where did you get the fabric!

 

[gggymnast]

Very nice! Better than some they sell at my gym!

 

[Iwannabemargo]

tbh you dont need a tutorial - the jalie patterns are very good, the instructions are very clear, plus there are tutorial videos online.

Once you get the hang of them then you can alter them around a bit and customise them.

You can source great fabrics and really go to town.

A couple of hints - make sure you keep you straight of grain constant, and use good thread - its a right pain if it keeps breaking.

 

[Mileyfiveandfabulous]

I used a pattern off the site youcanmakethis.com

 

[Mileyfiveandfabulous]

I bought the fabric at a local shop but I also buy online at spandex world

 

[Gymnast194]

Wow that's amazing! I wish I could do that!

 

[gymmee mumme]

This was my first attempt at making a Leo for my DD. She wanted long sleeve Leos for practice since its a little cold out now. Still adding some finishing touches but she likes it

Its beautiful

 

[leotardzoe]

This is so good, I wish my mom could make leotards, let alone that.

 

[stillgotmyleotard]

Wow, nice effort. I am definitely not showing my daughter this; I have precious little time spare as it is!

Also, side note; is that mini gym... your house?!

 

[Amusibus]

Well the leo is cute, but the kid is waaaay cuter!

 

[Cicid]

Great job! Did you use clear elastic or regular? I sew quite a bit but am terrified of the leg/neck/arm holes!