The Spring Race Challenge officially came to a close this week, but that’s no reason you should stop sewing your own exercise gear, or challenging yourself! But I had to draw a line somewhere so I could stop and draw a winner from the enormous (and sweaty!) pile of entrants, and I don’t think we can carry on calling this “spring” much longer, or the Aussies really will be into spring!
Everyone made such an effort in their sporty makes, and many of you said that you wouldn’t have pushed yourself to either a) sew exercise clothing nor b) sign up to a race if it wasn’t for this challenge, which is such a boost! Because seeing others exercise is such a big motivation, I want to show you all the entrants so you can see how great me-made exercisewear can be. And that it’s not just bonkers-me doing it!
(Though if you would like to know more about lil-ol-bonkers me, Karen from “Did You Make That?” interviewed me for her own Sporty Summer Sewathon and she asked some great questions!!)
The Sweaty Sewists (in order of submission)
Eva’s Ottobre tee & tights
Kathy’s XYT Workout top & Duathlon capris
Jenny’s Anna & Elsa from Frozen running costumes
Rebecca’s Espresso capris
Geo’s XYT Workout top & Jalie sports skirt
Mary’s muddy jungle skirts & headbands
Amy’s rainbow leopard leggings
Nancy’s XYT running bra & skirt
Markita’s Jalie running skirt & self drafted top
Kelli’s “Girl on Fire” themed skirt, shorts, and top
Merche’s Burda running shorts
Aveli’s self-drafted tops & Burda shorts
Kim’s XYT Workout top
Katrina’s straight & swung tap-dancing leggings
Louise’s Duathlon booty shorts
Nicole’s double races: her Duathlon capris and matching Sewaholic top
Now if you recall from the prize announcement, one lucky winner will receive a bundle of fabric, power mesh, and elastic compliments of Sewing Chest (enough to make at least 2 garments, 3 if you’re frugal!), plus a prize pack of all four of my digital sewing patterns! Unfortunately only one of you can win, but I’m pleased to report that the Sewing Chest kits are now up for sale, so if you’re not a winner you can still take the hassle out of sourcing the right fabrics.
And the winner is… Geo!
Congratulations! I’ll be in touch regarding posting your prizes.
Thank you all so much for taking part, for pushing yourselves to sew outside your comfort zone, and the confidence to wear your own me-made-sportswear in competition. I hope that you’ve found the same joy that I do when I sweat in something I’ve sewn!