Kwik Sew used to be such a prolific activewear pattern company and when I first started making moisture wicking knit activewear I used a lot of their patterns. Now they seem to focus primarily on regular clothes and I miss the…
Tutorials on sewing activewear, pattern tips and inspiring DIY workout wear.
Kwik Sew used to be such a prolific activewear pattern company and when I first started making moisture wicking knit activewear I used a lot of their patterns. Now they seem to focus primarily on regular clothes and I miss the…
Now that my book Sewing Activewear: How to make your own professional-looking athletic wear is finally out, I thought it would be interesting to do a post about how I made it all happen while maintaining a day job and sticking…
So this is the finished Surf to Summit top by FehrTrade. I was drawn to this pattern because I like long sleeve activewear tops with a zipper front. In fact, FehrTrade might be the only one making those kinds of sewing…
Yes, I have processed all your feedback and reached a decision. But before I show you my final version; I want to say a big thank you to everyone who chimed in on which cover you prefer. I got over…
In December my first sewing book will be published (unless something unforeseen happens). Yay for that! But there are still several things remaining before I can press publish, such as deciding on the book cover. So I figured I should…
The last piece in my 4-piece mini workout wardrobe was a simple tank top with side panels for a more flattering fit. I drafted the pattern myself, and while it wasn’t the most time consuming or technically difficult make, it…
So here are the capri leggings I made from my custom Spoonflower print. I was really inspired by some of the more elaborate ready to wear leggings that have been popping up lately and wanted to see if I could…
So let’s take a look at one more garment of my latest workout wear collection – a workout t-shirt with side panels. I drafted this pattern myself and did not test garment before I cut into the real fabric –…
So here they are, a pair of workout shorts using custom print Spoonflower sports lycra. This was a total DIY project, I designed both the pattern and the print and then constructed the shorts – and what a thrill it is to…
Over the years I’ve done a fair bit of tutorials on how to sew your own activewear. As with most of my tutorials, I try to show techniques that are not already available on tons of other sewing blogs or…
As promised here comes a video where I give you the scoop on my upcoming ebook about sewing activewear (title pending!). I’m still in the editing and photo stages, so it will take a while before I can release it,…
Are you looking for workout leggings sewing patterns that have a crotch gusset and/or a moved inseam? Most ready to wear workout leggings these days have crotch gussets and/or moved inseams for better movement and less rub. Now, this is…