nettie ballerina

top - nettie

skirt - flea market

'silver screen stars' leggings - self made

meet my first nettie!

isn't she sweet?..

made her few weeks ago

she was a top secret project

as i was pattern tester for fabulous lady heather lou

mastermind behind this pattern

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never really thought of myself as bodysuit kind of gal

but, once again, i was proven wrong

so expect to see at least dozen more netties coming from me

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my inspiration for this nettie:

flashdance meets ballerina sort of bodysuit

to be worn as a workout outfit

(and help me feel a little bit girly

while doing ton of push ups and punches)

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so my version is high neck

and (really) low back, with short sleeves

(but nettie has many other options for you to choose from

including a very sexy dress variation!)

i cut the size 6, graded to 8 at the hips

and, for once, followed the instructions..

being a tester, i kind of had to.. 

they are beautifully written and well illustrated

and nettie pattern is pretty much idiot proof

(believe me.. for this version i used 2-way stretch 

instead of 4-way, that pattern calls for

and my nettie still fits real well!

may be a bit too tight for sit ups

but i upgraded her to regular wear

and she looks fabulous with skirts..

the only downside is that, since i planned to wear it as workout clothes

i skipped the snaps crotch closure

so it's not beer-friendly)

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are you sewing any netties?

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mokosha