More from the stash...

First up (not that you can see the gold pattern very well) is an AER leo made from a gold swirly patterned white lycra.  Tink wore it at the inaugural Gymnastica AER comp in New Plymouth.  White lycra needs a lining... it did not look this see through on the floor.  It now has more sequins and applique.  An undietard is on the "to buy" list, though.

It really stood out amongst all the other brightly coloured and patterned leos that were on show that day :)

I've been wanting to do a red, white & blue leo for some time... and Tink looks so good in blue.  So from the stash came AER leo take 4, worn at Akl Secondary Schools AER comp last Saturday:

That competition was held in a theatre, on a stage under full lights, so the leo looked great.  Tink wasn't so sure about red when I discussed the fabric choice with her, but likes this combination.

Back in 2010, the 2nd RG leo I made for Jess was the infamous "frangipani leo" - the one she was loathe to wear at first as she thought it "too loud", but it became one of her favourites that she wore for two seasons.  It was also the leo I still like the most (once done, I actually don't like most of the leos I've made; guess that's what drives the desire to improve...).  So I decided to make another version:

Worn for Rope at Counties, the navy looked so elegant on the floor.  Bling still being added  :)

I have a couple more ideas floating around, so watch this space!

Evil Gym Mom Gets To Brag!!!!!

Today Tink went to Counties Manukau for her first Rhythmic comp of the 2013 season.  This year she is Level 4, and as such, trying to qualify and be selected for Nationals.
She was the first competitor with her Freehand routine, which she rocked.  She did okish Rope and Ribbon routines.  But waiting around for prize giving was so worth it:

3rd Freehand

4th Overall

WAY TO GO TINKERBELLE!!!!!

now for one I prepared earlier

In previous post I mentioned that I'd made an RG tester leo, but hadn't taken any photos.  I've rectified that now, so here it is:

It is hard to get on, fits very well and she likes it.  But really, she needs to move into size10 (this is a size 8).  I think it all depends on the lycra used as to the fit, as much as the pattern size.  For example, her last year's velvet one still fits just fine - and it's a size 7.  Trial and error continues to be the way forward, it seems.  Just as well I have so much lycra stashed away....  lol.

Just testing... still!

I realised that I had never kept a record of exactly which pattern (I have about 5 I use) was used for which leotard.  So this year, I'm keeping a note of that, along with how it fit.  That way, when I come to make the "real" comp leo(s), I'll be able to use the right pattern that fits!

Therefore, here are two more:

Tink says the neon peach/black one is the most comfortable (cos I used a different leg elastic), while I think the lime swirl one looks the most striking.  I've been dying to use those green fabrics!
But it's definite: she's now a size 10, up from the last two years' size 7.  Better go check the fit of last year's RG leos, I guess...

It's that time again....

Leotard making time....
First of two made this week:

AER tester for 2013, s8 slim. Only thing is, Tink has grown (in the body this time!) so is now a s10.
The other one is an RG tester, also s8, also just on the wrong side of too small.
Consequence?  6 leotards now available for sale, and 4 leotards need to be made in the next 4 weeks - yikes!
My mum reckons kids always grow during school holidays...

Tiny with a bow

This one I actually finished back in mid February.  I didn't post it before this due to settling into the new logistics timetable for this year.  Amazing what a difference to the daily routine Tink being at the same school as Jess,a  new RG club, a new dance school, and new work hours make!

Just Nan

(a very old one, given to me by a work colleague who has been cleaning out her sewing room).

Bright and Shiny

Here she is, bright and shiny, getting ready for the next big adventure:

First day in Year 7, joining big sister at Marist College, in Mt Albert.