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 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…
Drawstrings on your leggings? Would you like to add a waistband drawstring or maybe a hidden elastic to your Aila leggings? It’s actually fairly easy to do if you just use the right techniques for sewing buttonholes on stretchy knits.…
Adding a welt waistband pocket to a pair of activewear leggings is a simple way to create a pocket solution if your leggings sewing pattern lacks a pocket. And if you ask me, a pocket option should be mandatory on…
Adding eyelets (grommets) on stretchy knit fabrics can be a challenging as the fabric has a tendency to slip through after a while and several times I have ended up with a big hole and a loose metal ring. Not…
I put built-in sports bras in pretty much all workout tops that I make. Since I’m a B-cup I find that a regular tank top sports bra works fine for me, however, the bra fabric needs to be really firm,…
I love adding mesh inserts to my garments! Even more so than I thought, which I realized when I began looking through my archive for photos of projects with mesh inserts. Anyways, through trials and tribulations I’ve learnt a few…
This is how you add adjustable elastic cord to a garment. Perfect for all sorts of activewear, like a windbreaker or ski jacket, fleece sweater or as a way to end the hems of hiking pants. To make adjustable cord…
The sewing part of my new yoga top was actually fairly quick, but the process before that final step was another story. Since I love behind the scenes-stories I thought it would be fun to share all the stuff that…
I got a comment a while back asking for suggestions on the best way to calculate the proper length of fold over elastic. This made me think I should do a post on how I sew fold over elastic. And…
Well, perfect is an overstatement. But I will share the methods I’ve employed to achieve a 3-thread flatlock that looks pretty good when pulled apart. The challenge with 3-thread flatlock is getting it flat, as it oftens looks bulky when pulled…
Here comes the tutorial on how to sew a built-in bra top on a workout top. This is the easiest possible bra to make, and if you make it snug enough and add an extra layer of power mesh/net it…