Tuesday, January 10, 2012

SFD Yoga Pants

SFD stands for Sure-Fit Designs owned by my good friend, Glenda Sparling.  She hasn't been my friend for long because before I ordered my first SFD Kit, I had never heard of her.  I don't remember when I first started using it -- maybe a year ago -- maybe longer.  I use it so much, I have nearly worn out the paper by folding and unfolding it so many times.  I assure you if you ever decide to try SFD, Glenda will become your friend too.  She is so helpful and always available -- even on Skype.


Now, don't go by my recent knit top experiences.  None of that is the fault of SFD.  Glenda tells you right up front that it isn't a MAGIC Kit, and some body attributes (as I call them) have to have special attention.  As in the following illustration, my shirt would pull up just like that if I didn't add to the length in the front over bust and belly.  My waist is anywhere from my crotch to my chest.  It is anybody's guess!  And the thing about that is this:  You HAVE to have a waist, even if you don't, in order to make the patterns. 

Oh yeah, I was writing about Yoga Pants.  (I want you to know that she started out as a "he".  They say you get better with practice.  Let's hope that is true!)

SFD has a Pant Kit that can be used to make all kinds of pants.  But in case you have PRD (Pattern Revision Deficiency) like me, you will need her book Pants That Mix N Multiply which gives detailed instructions for making Yoga Pants PLUS it includes a DVD showing you how if you can't get it by reading it.  I've sewed for over 45 years, and I watched the DVD twice.

Okay.  Here are some pics of my pants.  Notice the wonderful pockets!  The blue shirt came from Wal-Mart, so ignore it.  Any resemblance to the lady up above is purely coincidental.





I have no financial connection whatsoever with Sure-Fit Designs.  I am truly just a very satisfied customer.  Soon, I will start making woven fabric tops again, and you will see I have much more success than with knit.


Hugs, Joy






8 comments:

  1. Hi JoyRee,

    My name is Rebecca. I am a plus size novice sewer and I live in Anniston, AL. I was following your thread on one of the forums about Sure-Fit Designs. I have ordered the Dress Kit and Glenda is working with me to help me make my slopers. I am struggling because everything is so new to me.

    Anyway I wanted to tell you I was very impressed with all that you have accomplished and your level of sewing is very exciting.

    I hope some day I can duplicate your success.

    If you want to check out my struggles when Glenda launches her newsletter in Feb she will be including my post along with my pictures.

    Blessing to you (Your my sewing hero)
    Rebecca

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    1. So nice to "meet you", Rebecca. I am a Size 8 in the shoulders and a size 16 in the hips. Kind of like a top. Hard to sew for. The secret is this: Keep doing it and doing it and doing it and doing it. Buy fabric on sale for your muslins so you don't miss it when you throw it away. You will get it.
      Hugs, Joy

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    2. Thank you Joy for your encouragement. I laugh now because I buy muslin on sale and cut it and mess it up and then do it again and again.

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  2. Hi Joyree,
    Your pants look great. What kind of fabric did you use? I'm pretty new to sure fit too though have been sewing forever. I'm having the best time with them.

    Anna

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    1. Hi Anna!
      I used Ponteroma knit from Hancock's. JoAnn's sells it too. I buy it when it is on sale. SFD is a lot of fun.

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  3. Your yoga pants look great! I have the SFD and love it. I have NOT sewn in a year and so need to get back to it!

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