This is my second pair of Peg Legs, this time made from Supplex from Zenith & Quasar. (My first pair is here.) Supplex is a wicking nylon/spandex that is great for activewear applications. It is easy to spend $20 on one yard of supplex. I can squeeze one pair of capris and one bra on a yard, so it doesn't end up being more expensive than ready to wear clothing.
When I'm out and about I need a place to put my phone, so I drafted my own smartphone pocket. For the contrasting blue pocket, I used budget supplex. It doesn't have quite the stretch that regular supplex has. So for the left leg, I used my regular pattern piece and for the right, I assembled my smartphone pocket and then sewed leg pieces together. I coverstitched the cellphone pocket with the loopy side up. It was a bit tricky going over seams and the thread got messed up. I took a needle and thread and fixed it in parts and I think it looks great!
I preordered the supplex, but the wait was worth it! These capris are super comfortable! I'm happy to know that next summer when the heat is unbearable these capris will wick and help me stay during a workout. And since summer weather doesn't end until November, I'll be comfortable now, too!
Stay tuned for a tutorial on this cell phone pocket, I can't wait to share it with you!