Tutorials on sewing activewear, pattern tips and inspiring DIY workout wear.
Next weekend I’m teaching my first ever sewing classes in Oslo, Norway. It’s a sewing fair called SewNordic2020 that also offers sewing classes. Two of those I will teach, in one class we sew a workout top and in the…
The Aila leggings has an optional triangle crotch gusset. Now sewing gussets can feel a little bit overwhelming if you are not used to sewing these type of garments. But don’t worry, this simple 3-step method makes attaching a triangle…
The secret to a beautiful looking leggings waistband that holds its shape is to add a layer of stretch mesh or power net inside the waistband, just like you would underline a garment. This little extra layer will also help…
Let me introduce the Aila Leggings, my first garment sewing pattern. It’s a versatile pattern designed for optimal fit and flexibility, and suitable for any type of activity. The PDF pattern comes in seven different views with lots of style…
UPDATE: The application for pattern testing is now closed! Thank you so much for wanting to test the pattern! For those who have applied, I will contact you on Thursday, October 10. And if you want to get notified when…
Picking the right type of fabric when sewing activewear is huge when it comes to the end result. And there are so many to choose from! In order to make your decision easier, I’ve made a video about the different…
A big part of activewear for women is finding a good sports bra, and preferably one that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. So the idea of sewing our own is a pretty appealing idea. Luckily the range of…
Finding the right activewear fabrics is often the hardest part when sewing our own workout wear. There are so many types, brand names and proclaimed functions, and picking the wrong fabrics can result in pretty unpleasant workouts So I decided…
