Any time there’s a new Greenstyle tights/leggings pattern, I’m excited to check it out. It’s always fun to make and wear new workout clothes.
The Define Tights do not have front or back seams, just side seams, a gusset, and waistband pieces. That makes them a pretty quick sew. Elastic stitched at the center back gives the leggings a lifting and contouring effect, NOT a scrunched-butt look. There are more or less definition options, and elastic length options.
I chose to make the shortest length shorts, with less definition and the longer elastic length, and I’ve got to say, they make my booty look pretty darn good!
Not bad for a 62 year old, huh? 😉 Obviously spending time at the gym and eating healthy (wheat, dairy, and soy free) makes a big difference in how I look and feel, but gravity has had it’s way. No matter how many squats I do or classes I take, the booty isn’t going to quite have the look it did in my 20’s. But these shorts definitely accentuate the work I’ve put in!
The waistband has a back V, and a softly contoured V in the front. It gives a smooth look under your tops.
It might be autumn (or spring) where you live, but at least for most of this week, it’s still summer here in Florida. The windows are open, but I had to turn the ceiling fan on as I sit here, type, and drink my yaupon tea.
So maybe next week I’ll feel like making the 7/8 length tights, but for now I’m happy with my Define shorts!
The details:
The new Greenstyle Define Tights pattern has 3″ and 9″ shorts cut lines, and the ever popular 7/8 length. I made mine using Greenstyle nylon/spandex Signature Fabric. I love this fabric! There are so many pretty colors and prints to choose from, and the fabric is so soft and comfortable! I’m wearing one of my many Bobby Brami‘s with my shorts, made from second hand fabric.
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