I took out McCall's 6173 once last year (never blogged).  I made them up using a sweater knit from Joann's and though I wear them all the time I felt they were a little high waisted and overall didn't care for the fit.  The pattern has 3 options, A: waistband with a mock fly front zipper and exposed ankle zippers; B: the epitome of easy, an elastic waist; and C: elastic waist and longer than regular length to create a scrunched look around the ankle.  I intended to make adjustments to the pattern but as we all know something new and shiny came along and that quickly got moved down on the priority list.  Motivation came knocking in the form of fabric when Funki Fabrics contacted me and asked if I would like to review some of their fabrics.  Funki specializes in stretch fabrics only and because of this they are able to pour all of their resources into an in house graphics team that designs and delivers bookoo print options.  I was overwhelmed by the print options so I went a little crazy and ordered bookoo swatches.  It would of been terribly hard to limit myself to one print. Funki offered to send 3 yards and McCall's 6173 only takes ONE yard of fabric.  They graciously let me split that 3 yards up into 2 glorious prints and 1 solid.

Pick #1 is this panther velvet flexcite.  This stretch fabric is 80% polyester and 20% elastane. It's has a nice weight to it and they are velvet which makes them oh so soft and comfy to wear.  When ordering this fabric my only intentions were leggings made to wear around the house.  For picture purposes I thought it best to jazz it up and show you how they could be worn outside of the house.  I have to tell you if I was ever to go out for some night life and dancing this would be the outfit to wear.  You could "get down on it" and "dance the night away" in these pants with no fear of blowing out a seam or having saggy pants by night end.  The fabric moves with you.  

 

I made a few changes to the pattern from the last time I made them up.  My first pair that I talked about from last year were too high waisted and too long.  The pattern has adjustment lines at the crotch, below the knees above the ankle.  I used these points to shorten about one inch at the crotch and two inches at the knee and ankle markings.  The rise now sits comfortably below my belly button and the length is perfect.

I was so in love with the panther velvet swatch I received that I wanted to try for second pair of velvet leggings in a more subtle print.  I decided to go for a solid this time...Yes it was hard for me.  After searching pinterest for velvet legging ideas I decided to go with the smooth velvet navy.  This fabric is 87% nylon and 13% elastane.  I know these are a different fiber content but they feel just as comfy as the polyester.  I've dressed them up here with a sweater and flats but I'm not sure these will ever make it off the couch.  I just don't think I can pull these off like those long legged Pinterest girls can.

For this pair I followed version C and lengthened them for the scrunched look around the ankles.  I'm not sure I like it as I think it just makes my pants look like they are too long and need shortened.

These last pair of leggings I have to show you have been the most worn and are my favorite among the three when it comes to print.  Anyone who knows me well knows I have a love for the Converse sneakers.  I own around 10 pair and the collection continues to grow.  I laughed out loud when I came across this sneaker print.  This fabric is 80% polyester and 20% elastane.  Only thing that could make these better is if they were velvet like the other pairs.

My husband laughs every time I wear these pants around the house.  I laugh too cuz they make me so damn happy! 

In my young mind I still like to think I'm as agile as I was in my teenage years.  My 30 something year old body begs to differ.  I almost killed myself in the picture above. I'll be paying for those shenanigans tomorrow.

For my next swimsuit I definitely know where I'll be shopping for fabrics.  If your a runner Funki could be a good source for you too.  Maybe I'll join a gym so I have an excuse to make more leggings.

I've ditched my flannel plaid jammies for cozy velvet leggings and warm fluffy socks.  What do you  like to "lounge it out" around the house in?