DIY Tracksuit using Mimi G Style X Simplicity 8702

Hi Guys!  Today I’m bringing you my version of this amazing tracksuit I made using Mimi G Style x Simplicity 8702.  The pattern comes with a track jacket that has endless color blocking possibilities, leggings and a drop crotch pants with slim legs option.  I’m so excited because I’ve teamed up with Mari from SincerelyMars on this awesome make.

Mimi G Style X Simplicity 8702

Can I tell you that I am SO in love with my tracksuit?!  Why, you say?  Because I finally made pants! Making a pair of pants is on my #MakeNine2019 list of things to sew this year. Technically, I knocked out 2 of my make nine because I also have making a jacket on my list. I’m feeling real accomplished.

Construction

Based on my body measurements, I decided to make a size 18 for the jacket and a size 20 for the pants.  I didn’t make any fit alterations to either garment.  I propably could have gone down a size for both, but they fit exactly how I wanted them to.  I like my jackets big and I didn’t want the pants to be too fitted.  I think the fit is just right.

I started with the pants because I figured that would be the easiest to make out of the two, and they were.  I was preatty nervous because this was first pair of pants I’ve made.  I did make a jumper, but those were very loose pants.  You can read about my jumper HERE. I went with view c, which is the regular legging pant.  I made the size 18 based on the finished garment measurements.  These pants are very straight forward and come together very quickly.

I would suggest you pack your patience. This pattern has alot of pieces to it and that means a hole lot of cutting.  Having said that, you are able to customize your jacket and pants in endless ways.  The hardest part was deciding on what colors to use.  This scuba knit fabric comes from a local fabric shop called A to Z Fabrics.  Unfortunately, you are not able to shop online, but you can find similar fabric here.  I went with this gorgeous royal blue scuba knit and added red sports mesh. I also added black and white scuba knit and I used a Light Grey Heathered 4X8 Ribbed Knit from JOANN Fabrics and you can find it here.

Lastly, if you’re using different colors, I would suggest you plan it out before you start cutting your fabric.  I sat down for about 20 minutes trying to decide which color each section should be.  As you can see below, I used the pattern cover to decide the color placement and that seemed to work for me.

Collaboration

Mari from @sewsincerely_mars and I decided to team up and decided to make Simplicity 8702.  If you recall, Mari and I did a collaboration last September and made Simplicity 8694 which you can read here.

Isn’t Mari the cutest?! I love her version.  She chose a navy activeware knit and colored blocked it with a baby blue and navy chevron activeware knit.  Make sure you head on over to Mari’s blog HERE and read all about her experience sewing up her tracksuit.  Also make sure you follow her on Instagram at @sewsincerely_mars.

In conclusion I would say that this is an awesome pattern to make.  I love all of the different ways you can color block your tracksuit.  It really is easy to put together once you get all the pattern pieces and fabric cut out and you decide on your color combination.  The best part of it all is that Mimi G has a sew – along tutorial for both the JACKET and PANTS.  You can follow along step by step and rewind as many times as you need.  Having the video makes it pretty much fool proof.

Hope you enjoyed our tracksuits! Until next time,

Johanna