Rhythmic Gymnastics Leotard - "Flowers"

Rhythmic leotard, based on Jalie pattern #3026.

I love the pattern, due to a variety of sizes and how easy it is to adapt.
The only problem with  all their  leotard patterns us the upper sleeve width. Always have to narrow the upper sleeve by at least 1".

This leotard is made from Milliskin Matte (White) from SpandexWorld and fully lined with nude color thin spandex.

Close up of the flower details: each flower was constructed from individual petals, hand-sewn to a circle "base", secured with hand-stitching, beading and glitter paint added after.

 

Flower Leotard Back

Flower Leotard Detail: ruffles were individually painted using air-brush in 3 colors

 

Rhythmic Gymnastic leotard: "Dramatic Bows"

This Rhythmic Gymnastic leotard is based on 2 altered Jalie patterns.
Jalie 3026 and 2792. I needed to adjust the pattern to fit my slim 7 year old, but the pattern and the instructions are very well laid out and easy to follow.
This is a third leotard made from the same pattern(s).
I find that I always have to re-draft the sleeves - not sure if my daughters upper arms are too slim or the pattern pieces are too generous.

I have been asked what I use to applique lycra on lycra (spandex).
In the leotard below both bows and black"ribbon are appliques separately.
While I prepare a tutorial, here is short description:

• Use a cut of applique fabric large enough to accommodate   all your applique pieces.
• Trace all your piece to the paper side of your fusible bond, I use HeatBond Feather Lite Iron on 
• DO NOT CUT OUT your shapes
• Iron on the  Heat Bond onto your applique fabric
• Cut out all shapes when cooled off
• Peel of the paper, position on your leotard, gently iron press to secure and applique (use medium lenth zig-zag to ensure structural garment stretch)
• Done!