Three new men’s custom fit sewing patterns are now available:
Athletic Fit Hoody
Loose fit Hoody
Mens Wrestling Suit
Hoodies
The Athletic-fit hoody is meant for 4-way stretch fabrics. You could use it with a 2-way stretch fabric, but you would probably need to use a zipper to get it on. The loose fit hoody includes an optional pocket at the front and can be used with any type of material.
Tank Style Wrestling Suit
We are most excited about the tank style wrestling suit sewing pattern for men. You’ll want to use a 4-way stretch fabric and if you make it from latex we’d advise cutting strips of latex to add trim to the arm holes and neck hole. If using a traditional fabric you can use bias tape for the armhole and neck hole.
We are going to extend the wrestling suit pattern to include a version with legs that go all the way to the ankle, and we will also create versions with short sleeves and long sleeves – a full catsuit! Lots of people have asked us for custom catsuit sewing patterns for both men and women, and we can’t wait to get these done. We’d love to hear from you on what patterns we should add next – email us at sales@MJTrends.com to make a request.
Black Snakeskin video
In other news we’ve added another video review of our snakeskin fabrics – this time it’s our black 2-way stretch snakeskin. Let us know if you find these helpful or if there is any additional information we can add to the videos, as we are planning to add more fabric reviews.
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Having both a fitted and loose hoody option in the same release gives a good range depending on whether someone wants performance wear or something more casual.
I like that you pointed out the zipper workaround if using 2-way stretch on the athletic hoody, because that’s exactly the kind of detail that saves wasted fabric.
It’s helpful that you mention future sleeve variations for the wrestling suit, since that opens it up beyond just a niche use into something more versatile.
The distinction between the athletic-fit hoody needing 4-way stretch and the loose fit working with anything is really helpful, especially for those of us with limited fabric options at home.
That wrestling suit pattern sounds great, and the tip about adding latex trim around armholes and the neck is something I wouldn’t have thought of on my own.
Interesting to see you’re planning a full catsuit version with ankle-length legs and sleeve options, since that’s been hard to find in men’s custom patterns.
The upcoming catsuit variations sound ambitious, but definitely in demand based on how often people ask for full-body patterns in men’s sizing.
Nice to see you’re actively asking for pattern suggestions, especially since the catsuit expansion clearly came from customer requests.
The black snakeskin video addition is useful, especially since 2-way stretch behaves differently than the 4-way fabrics you recommend for the athletic hoody.
I’m curious how the athletic fit hoody handles sizing since 4-way stretch can vary so much depending on the fabric blend.
The detail about cutting latex strips for trim instead of using pre-made pieces is practical advice that shows real experience working with the material.
Good call including guidance for both latex and traditional fabrics on the wrestling suit, since the finishing methods are so different between bias tape and latex trim.
I appreciate the honesty about the athletic fit hoody being tricky with 2-way stretch, rather than pretending it works the same with all fabrics.
The optional front pocket on the loose fit hoody is a nice touch, especially since it works with any fabric instead of being limited to stretch materials.
Glad you’re adding more video reviews like the black 2-way stretch snakeskin, since it’s hard to judge stretch and shine from photos alone.
The loose fit hoody being compatible with any material makes it a good starting point for beginners who don’t want to deal with stretch fabric yet.
The note about using bias tape for armholes and necklines on traditional fabrics makes the wrestling suit feel more approachable for non-latex sewists.
Seeing a tank-style wrestling suit included alongside hoodies is a cool mix, not just the usual casual wear patterns.