Accessible Workout Dress Sewing Tutorial | Built-In Bra + Anti-Chafing Shorts

Hi friends! Vanessa here with Ellie & Mac, and today we’re tackling a viewer request from Mrs. Leblanc — how to make a romper or workout dress that’s actually easy to use in the bathroom. 🙌 If you’ve ever struggled with rompers (especially workout rompers!) because your top half and bottom half are different sizes… this one’s for you. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create: ✨ A workout dress using the Candi Swimsuit pattern https://www.ellieandmac.com/products/candi-square-neck-swim-dress-pattern ✨ A built-in bra with cup options (A–D cups included!) ✨ Hidden elastic for extra support ✨ A cute tulip (petal) skirt detail ✨ Anti-chafing shorts to wear underneath ✨ A decorative pico elastic waist detail This combo gives you: ✔️ Easy bathroom access ✔️ No pulling a tight romper over your hips ✔️ Supportive built-in bra ✔️ Secure underarms ✔️ Comfortable anti-chafing coverage Plus — it’s way cuter (and way cheaper!) than ready-to-wear athletic dresses. If you love accessible sewing ideas, workout sewing patterns, or creative hacks, this tutorial is for you. 💬 What color would YOU make this in? I went with gray… but I want to see your bold ideas! Don’t forget to join our sewing community at ellieandmac.com and like & subscribe for more tutorials! Connect with us! ============================= Pattern Shop: https://www.ellieandmac.com/ Instagram - https://bit.ly/EAMInsta Facebook Page - https://bit.ly/EAMFBPage Facebook Group - http://bit.ly/eamgroup TikTok - https://bit.ly/EAMTiktok Threads - https://bit.ly/EAMThreads Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ellieandmacpatterns * As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from Qualifying Purchases =========================== Disclaimer - This is not a sponsored post. ============================ #sewingpatterns #sewinghacks #sewingtutorial #accessibleclothing #accessiblediy #sewingpatterns #recoverysewing #sewingpostsurgery #diyfashion #diyaccessibleclothing #ellieandmacpatterns #ellieandmac #adaptivesewing #workoutclothing #athleisurewear