Greenstyle Creations Cavallo Leggings

I really thought I had enough workout leggings. I mean - there are only 7 days in the week and I do laundry every week. Did I really *need* to make more leggings? This was something I thought about at the beginning of the year as I faced my wall of fabric. The fact is, I have neglected making solid colored leggings. I have 2 pairs that I can think of - one pair black one a royal blue. The black pair is never worn for working out as they are my nice pair that I wear on a rare occasion to work with long tunics. I normally find my self wearing two different prints, one on my legs and one on my top. I told myself that I needed to bust into my stash of solid colored supplex from Zenith & Quasar and make some more wearable pieces. When I saw the tester call for the Greenstyle Creations Cavallo Leggings, I knew this was the perfect opportunity.

Normally I'd be hiding my chunky thighs and bloated belly under my top, but wanted to show off the amazing high rise on the Cavallo Leggings. I used the Ocean Supplex from Zenith & Quasar and this color is absolutely gorgeous.

What immediately got my attention was that these leggings have no inseam! As part of my at home physical therapy, I do some exercises squeezing a ball between my legs. I can't tell you how many times the inseam on a pair of leggings irritated my skin or simply caused pain. Those kinds of exercises will feel so much better in the Cavallo Leggings.

The Cavallo Leggings also have two pocket options! This is the scoop pocket (I think that's what is is called). The placement is great and also had options for finishing the pocket opening. I did a binding on mine.

The Cavallo Leggings also have colorblocking with shaping on the booty. It's similar to what the Stride Tights have and I find it so flattering on. I should also mention that I constructed these with a serger. I did not use my coverstitch on the seams. I normally would, but I was not mentally up for the processes of trying to feed the leg through the coverstitch and not accidentally sew the leg together. Because  yes, I have been that person to do that. Seam ripping coverstitching is not fun.

In testing, you never make just one of anything. To check fit you should always do a fit garment often called a muslin or toile. For my fit version, I used Purple Pizazz Space Dyed Supplex from Zenith & Quasar.  I love fabrics like this in place of solids. They work well as a solid and don't clash with prints.

Plus, I figured this would show off the side panel better than a solid since I turned my fabric sideways for the panel.

 This supplex is so stretchy and comfy. I have been dying to wear them for a full day. But it's "Me Made May" and I hate keeping secrets.

 Seriously - the high rise is amazing! There is a lower rise as well, but I'm all about the high rise to keep everything covered and smoothed out.

My top is a RTW I found at Sam's Club a few years ago. I normally would not wear a fitted top with leggings, but all the tank tops that I love were dirty when I decided to take photos. I could have worn my floral whale one above, but didn't want to wear the same top with both leggings.

 There's a few other things you should know about the Cavallo Leggings. These leggings have options to make them bona fide horse riding pants complete with stretch suede patches at the inner knee. I have no plans to get on a horse anytime soon so I didn't even bother trying that option out. The pattern also include a pocket option that is lower with easy access to your phone when riding a horse. When standing, you would really need to reach down to get into the pocket. I hear that pocket option is also great for bike riders.

The pattern is on sale for $10 for a limited time.

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