It is still hot in Texas, August is actually the hottest month here. November is the month when our temperature make the biggest drop. But November often starts off warm. Texas weather can be unpredictable. On Halloween you never can say for sure if you need to dress warmly or not to go trick or treating and you have to be prepared to add layers at the last minute. So when I got this "A Woman's Place" panel from Zenith & Quasar Fabric, I knew it would probably get the most wear as an athletic tank top. I'm still working from home and walking at lunch - as long as the heat index is under 100.
Coincidentally - I finished this tank top the day Joe Biden announced that Kamala Harris would be his running mate. My tank top is the Solo Tank from Greenstyle Creations. This panel is available for preorder at Zenith & Quasar, but on a more traditional blue background. The panels are one yard and was big enough to make this tank and I used my scraps to make a few face masks. I plan to wear the heck out of this tank from now until Election Day - and beyond!
It's called the Solo Tank because the armholes are so low. I was concerned that on my 5' tall frame where a lot of my shortness is in my torso, that the armholes would be so low that they would go down to my waist. I looked through the listing photos and found that on the persons of known average height, that the armholes went down to the band of their sports bra - and not below it.
To ensure that I got that same fit I removed 1.5" from the length above the bust, just below the neckline. I added that 1.5" back to the length at the bottom hem as I liked the idea of having a longer tank that would give me some booty coverage.
I also decided that a new pair of Cavallo Leggings would not hurt either. I made this pair with a denim print swim knit from Sew Fit Fabrics. This swim is a bit thin and slippery. I thought I would sew these using a faux flatlock on my serger to make things a little easier on myself.
I love the design of the front pockets on the Cavallos. See the cool denim print of this swim knit! I had to cut my waistband across the grain though. I could have done it properly if I had used the side seam waistband, but didn't think about it until it was too late.
I also love the butt shaping seams. You can see here that the thinness of the swim allows my pantylines to show through. Another reason why I need to have a tank that covers my booty. I did a reverse coverstitch on the waistband seam and the crotch seam. Right where the two connect is always the point of failure for me on leggings. So I always try to reinforce both to prevent them from popping.
The Cavallos have become my favorite pattern for a solid color leggings or all one print legging. I don't find that using the pieces for colorblocking to be a very good look if you have big thighs like me. I love not having an inseam. It makes these so comfortable. One thing I omitted from this pair was the straight stitch line for the bottom of the pocket. I felt like it wasn't necessary. The only thing going in my pocket is my phone and it's not going to get lost down in that point.
I immediately wore this set for a walk on a Friday morning (I had taken the day off). I passed more people than usual on my walks and got many compliments on my tank. I then returned home and took these photos. It was hot and humid and I was still hot and red faced for these. I did put on lipstick first. I also did a happy dance to know that none of my seams busted on my walk. I love using a faux flatlock, but those seams make me so nervous! I am thinking about doing a reverse coverstitch on the booty seam to the bottom of the pocket. I know I am okay without it, but it will keep me from feeling my butt every few blocks to make sure my booty hasn't busted out. Not that I might have done that on my Friday morning walk.
Both the Solo Tank and the Cavallo Leggings are on sale for the month of August! The Solo Tank is going to be a great easy to wear tank for any activity. The Cavallo Leggings are just amazing and so comfortable. I plan to make a few more pairs in heavy supplex for my fall and winter walks. Plus, I think they will look really cute with my boots and sweaters for a casual look while I work from home.
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