I’m not a natural runner and I’m definitely not built like a runner I’m built like a secret biscuit eater who likes sitting down lots.
However running is about the only exercise I can guarantee I’ll fit in during maternity leave because I can run with the pram. This pregnancy was a long one with me feeling unwell during most of it. I also had a bad case on plantar fasciitis which stopped me even walking the dog. This means that apart from yoga (which was pregnancy yoga so was really just a bit of deep breathing and a 15 minute nap) I haven’t exercised for 9 months.
So what does one need to get fit again?
– motivation?
– will power?
– a supportive partner and sports bra?
Wrong. One needs not one but two running jackets!
This pattern is the Sundance jacket from Greenstyle creations and it was the back view with the pleats that caught my attention. I’ve never seen such a design but it looks great for cycling, horse riding and hiding the shame of a massive arse.
I made the first in a long sleeve version with the pleats at the back and thumb holes in the cuff. It’s made in turtle print (turtle!) scuba with some white scuba accents.
The second is in red 4-way stretch and white scuba but this time in the sleeveless version. I toyed with the hooded version but Mr King pointed out that I’d never run with my hood up so ditched it.
Both versions importantly have pockets in the side seam to let me carry my phone when I’m out (I use the Couch to 5km running app).
I flaming love this pattern. It was a dream to sew up and because of all the different options I could make so many different versions of this. I’m even contemplating making a version out of East African fabric which I think would look great with the pleats.
So whilst I’m not running very fast or very far I think I look damn good in my new running jackets!
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Cool pattern! Nice one and hope the running gets easier for you!
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So do I!
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Love the sleeve detail! (also built like a secret biscuit eater!) Well done. Style = motivation 🙂
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It’s such a fabby pattern for all these various options. Loving how many secret biscuit eaters are area so sewers!
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“A bit of deep breathing and a 15 minute nap” – love it. Hilarious post, and great jackets too.
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I was most annoyed when the women’s institute used the room next door because their singing stopped us napping
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What great jackets! I might be tempted to make one and I probably run even less than you! 🙂
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I’m not sure that’s even possible! 😉
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That looks fantastic, I might just have to make one for myself for cycling since I’m getting back to doing that for fitness.
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I reckon there is quite an easy way to put a pocket in the back panel like other cycle jackets have
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These jackets are both great! The red and white one looks very sporty and you could wear the turtle one on a night out (although I don’t suppose you get many of them)!
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Sadly no nights out yet. Going out for breakfast is the new thing because we’ll have been up for so long already it feels like a night out!
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Great compromise (I think)!
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Those two really do look different! I can see you creating lots more options. Fab! And good luck with the running, for a change, it’s almost too hot for it!?
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Don’t give me any more excuses to stop! I love the fact that when it gets to 15 degrees us Scots declare it’s too hot 😉
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Flash! You will be the hawtest runner on the block!
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Certainly the sweatiest!
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