Bicyling Modestly in a Skirt

These cyclettes will give women who would cycle in a skirt the assurance that they are not revealing more about themselves than they wish.

I have a dark pair and this light pair as they are also very handy for wearing under full skirts on windy days, while climbing trees or doing cartwheels..

Step 1 Terminology

Omit this step if you have some sewing experience.

Right side: the side of the fabric that you will see when the garment is completed.
the side of the fabric with the most visible pattern.

Grainline or straight of grain: the lengthwise direction in the weave of the fabric. The grainline is parallel to the selvage.
The grainline on the pattern piece is indicated by a solid black line, usually with arrows on either end.

Selvage: the finished edge of the fabric.

Pins: are used to hold the two pieces of fabric together and are placed perpendicular to the seam. If you are using a regular sewing machine, sew over the pins but remove before sewing with a serger.

Fabric marker: a non-permanent method of marking fabric.

Comments

[bo88y]

Good thinking. This could be a big help for women who want to ride to work, who need to show up in a skirt, and who don't want to have to change when they get there. It's always nice to see ideas that simplify life, even though, as a guy, I have no use for this one.

[MJTH]

Cyclists wear bike pants for a reason... Some even shave there legs to avoid accidents caused by long clothing getting caught in the gears haha. Just a warning haha Ive seen it happen. But nicee instructable :)

[Sox]

Thank you, J-Mi. Warnings are always appreciated. Some may not know these things. The people who would wear these shorts are not likely to be riding the distances that require the use of a chamois. While these shorts do not have an inseam, someone who would ride farther might change to the padded variety. (Twenty miles in these shorts, for me, is not a problem). One of the reasons long distance racers shave their legs is so that road rash, should it occur, heals faster. People who ride in skirts are also aware that the chain/gear/wheel can 'grab' their clothing so their bikes are usually equiped with skirt and chain guards.

[instructusamongus]

awesome, it looks like you made a pair of white boxer shorts...

[Sox]

Yes, that thought did cross my mind.....

[emattrose]

You mean... I don't have to steer with one hand and clutch awkwardly at my skirt with the other? Marvelous!

[shop dweller]

Very nice! The wife will love it.

[ruzter]

First Instructable and you got featured! Way to go Twin!

[omnibot]

Nice, as a bonus it also works with kilts!

[threadbare]

Fantastic idea!

[canida]

Nice.