DIY Yoga Gear - Clothing

While it's true that you can do yoga anytime, anywhere, it never hurts to have a good mat and comfortable clothes to help with your practice. While these items can be pricey, they can also be created and crafted at home. Below are some links to projects and ideas to help round out your collection of yoga pants the DIY way.

This easy tutorial shows you how to make yoga pants out of shirt sleeves.

For those sewers who prefer patterns, check out this review of a pattern for pants.

This project turns a whole t-shirt into a pair of pants! The perfect way to recycle your wardrobe.

And finally, for those of you who simply want to update and personalize what you've already got, consider some embroidery on the edges of your pants. Simple and pretty!

No matter what you decide to wear to class, remember that practice trumps fashion any day. See you on the mat!

DIY Yoga Gear

How to transport your yoga mat to class is a problem easily solved by the crafty yogi. No matter what your crafting style (or lack thereof), there are a lot of easy ways to create a useful - and stylish - bag or strap for your mat. Below are a few ideas to get you started.

Crocheters can try their hand - er, needles - at this colorful bag. It's basically one giant granny square.

If you prefer to reuse and recycle, why not make a bag out of an old pair of pants?

This pattern is a perfect project for the beginning sewer. Straight lines on a sewing machine - a great way to meditate!


If you're more of a minimalist, nothing could be simpler than a colorful strap.


And don't forget - you can always buy a beautiful, sturdy, locally handmade yoga mat bag at the studio.