Hello! I am new here… I would like to sew myself some yoga pants using a McCall pattern. I am wondering what type of fabric to use and where I might be able to find it? The only fabric sources I have are Joann’s and Fabric Depot of Portland. Are there any good online sources for this type of fabric? Thanks for any help!
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What types of fabrics are listed on the pattern?
Most yoga pants are made with t-shirt fabric - 97% cotton, 3% spandex is pretty standard. I know because I happened to check the labels on a couple of pairs I have yesterday when I was doing the laundry.
Thanks for the help. I talked to some helpful people at The Rainshed here in Oregon and they suggested their cotton/lycra. I am getting some swatches to check out.
don't you prefer The Mill End store in portland? I take special trips up from corvallis just to go there. Good luck - I do yoga in cotton/lycra or supplex/lycra blends. if you're ever in corvallis, we have The Rain Shed which has a fantrastic selection of active wear fabrics.
good luck! martha
I have not seen the McCalls pattern that you are talking about but I take yoga and find that as long as the pants are more form fitting I feel more comfortable as well. I for one do not like having my pant legs falling above my knee when I am doing any kind of upside down type poses. Also as long as it has enough Lycra to bounce back nicely and not look really baggy is also a plus.
Hope this helps.
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