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Made By A Fabricista: From Fabric to Finish Line: Creating My Running Gear

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In 2021, I ran my first 5k; I was instantly hooked. I loved the instant sense of accomplishment of crossing the finish line & completing something, but all in all at the time I was absolutely no good at running. Now in 2024, I am an avid runner. I absolutely love running & I still love completing races. It had never crossed my mind to sew any running clothes until lately, but I’m sure glad I did. 

On Fabric Mart they had the most amazing windbreaker like animal fabric & I knew it would be a perfect match. For the jacket I decided to block it so that it would give it a bit of extra definition. The actual fabric was really easy to sew with & to cut, however, it was a bit hard to pin & left needle marks within the fabric so I suggest using clips instead. I absolutely loved how it turned out. The pattern that I used for the jacket is a free sewing pattern from Mood Fabrics called the Cory Jacket. It is a fairly simple sew & can be made in a day. 



For the shorts, I used the pattern Greenstyle Adult 3R Shorts. They have a built in stretch short that is optional, or you can choose from a brief. I opted for the shorts, so my thighs wouldn’t get the chance to chafe when I ran. The original pattern called for all knit fabric, so I sized up as the animal print fabric is considered a woven & it worked out fine. I used a black knit from Fabric Mart to create the bottoms, and I added two inches to the length. These shorts remind me a lot of my other running shorts & I was so happy to see them come together. They were an incredibly easy sew. It would be very good for a beginner!



Even if you don’t run or you don’t like athleticwear I think the jacket would be perfect for fall. You could easily pair this with your favorite jeans! The jacket pattern had the option to line the jacket if you want to, or to just close it with a facing, because I tend to get hot when I run I decided not to line it. I will be wearing this outfit to run in or just even to run around in! It’s functional and stylish! 


MACY  | @macycamile

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Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 21, 2024 at 8:33 AM

    You look great! I can tell you've lost weight with your new running habit. Congratulations and beautiful clothes!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 21, 2024 at 2:21 PM

    I love this outfit! Great job!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 22, 2024 at 10:28 AM

    Wow! I’ve always been afraid to try activewear but you are such an inspiration.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 23, 2024 at 9:03 PM

    Cute outfit.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 27, 2024 at 8:11 AM

    Such an inspiration and a perfect running outffit!

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