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Ness Dec 2023 10:18pm, 13 Dec 2023 37,030 posts	Quote Pin Ness I was tempted to buy them for running on Gran Canaria in January. Might think about it when I'm back home.
quimby Dec 2023 3:34am, 14 Dec 2023 6,381 posts	Quote Pin quimby I have my reflective Grrrl skull capris from last year. Sadly they are now a bit baggy around the waist. Has anyone successfully taken in the waist of any leggings? I tend to think stretchy things must be difficult to adjust? I'm not great at sewing, but my OH is a bit of a Sewing Bee addict and has been fiddling with the maching recently, so he's willing to have a go.
jinglegeordiebells Dec 2023 6:56am, 14 Dec 2023 21,386 posts	Quote Pin jinglegeordiebells We have an alterations company that say they can fix anything if they’re not wearable it’s worth a try or maybe if you have an old pair to test on?
quimby Dec 2023 5:46pm, 14 Dec 2023 6,383 posts	Quote Pin quimby Hmm, these aren't something I would like to test on, TBH. I managed 8.5 miles in them this morning, and, whilst the crotch ended up a bit baggy (STOP! hammertime!), they didn't fall down.
minardi Dec 2023 5:52pm, 14 Dec 2023 10,095 posts	Quote Pin minardi quimby - I wear shorts over the top of leggings/capris that are too big (black shorts)
quimby Dec 2023 6:14pm, 14 Dec 2023 6,384 posts	Quote Pin quimby There's an idea, minardi Thank you! 😀
minardi Dec 2023 7:10pm, 14 Dec 2023 10,096 posts	Quote Pin minardi It works well in the cold weather - keeps your cheeks warm
DoricQuine Dec 2023 7:12pm, 14 Dec 2023 9,769 posts	Quote Pin DoricQuine Could you not thread a drawstring through?
Runningbauble21 Dec 2023 7:15pm, 14 Dec 2023 81 posts	Quote Pin Runningbauble21 I use elastic laces as a draw cord in anything that's a bit big on the waist
Welshpoppy Dec 2023 8:25pm, 14 Dec 2023 3,377 posts	Quote Pin Welshpoppy That is a great idea Runningbauble21 and a use for elastic laces I dont use anymore.