Sewing Activewear
A practical guide to sewing modern activewear
Clear, modern activewear techniques
Visual step-by-step guidance with close-up photos
Skill-building methods for stretch garments
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Inside Sewing Activewear
Working with stretch fabrics
Understand how to handle, cut and sew performance knits using both a sewing machine and a serger.
Working with stretch fabrics
Understand how to handle, cut and sew performance fabrics, using both a sewing machine, serger and coverstitch machine.
Visual learning
Detailed, close-up colour photos accompany the text so you can see exactly what is happening at each stage.
Professional techniques, clearly explained
Learn techniques inspired by professional methods, explained in a practical and approachable way.
Techniques you can reuse
Methods that you can apply when sewing other stretch garments as well.
What the readers are saying
I’ve been sewing for 45 years, and this is exactly what I’ve been looking for. This book explains the proper way to sew, serge, and overlock your way to a professionally finished garment. The other books went back.
This is an excellent resource for people who sew activewear or knits of any kind. The photos are helpful and of good quality and the author’s writing style is clear and concise.
What a terrific resource for those who sew their own professional-looking activewear. All instructions and explanations are clear and concise, accompanied by helpful photographs. As I read, I found myself getting excited to sew some more activewear,
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Table of contents (highlights)
Activewear garments
Learn practical sewing techniques for leggings, tops, tanks, hoodies, and more, designed for activewear fabrics.
Activewear fabrics explained
Fabric types, stretch, weight and performance properties, so you understand what works and why.
Seams and hemming methods
Serger and sewing machine seams, coverstitch, twin needle and flatlock techniques used in activewear.
Essential tools and notions
Threads, needles, elastics and practical tools commonly used for sewing activewear.
Step-by-step technique tutorials
Illustrated methods for bindings, elastic openings, waistbands, pockets, gussets, thumbholes and zipper pockets.
Professional construction details
Techniques commonly used in ready-to-wear activewear are adapted for home sewing machines.
Who this book is for
You want to sew your own activewear and learn the best techniques
You use a sewing machine, a serger, and possibly a coverstitch machine, and want to get more out of them
You want a practical book that supports building a personal activewear wardrobe
- You prefer visual learning
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