Description
Book SynopsisMake your own unique activewear sewing wardrobe that's perfect for your workout. Choose from 13 different styles including yoga pants, crops top and running leggings designed by activewear sewing expert, and marathon runner, Melissa Fehr.
Whether you're a runner, a cyclist or a gym bunny, or you're simply looking for the perfect pair of slouchy leggings for elegant lounging, this collection of sewing patterns is for you.
Learn all about how to choose the correct fabric for activewear sewing and discover expert tips on working with performance fabrics like lycra and spandex. Before you know it you''ll have a truly unique workout wardrobe to wear while you work up a sweat!
Trade ReviewTired of wearing the same old bike shorts, leggings, and tank tops that everyone else has bought? Do you dream of glamming up hoodies and jackets just a touch? Sew Your Own Activewear will get you off on the right foot with sewing your own, with both patterns and helpful hints from experienced sewist (and marathon runner) Melissa Fehr. The patterns provided work for a number of styles, and Fehr walks through pattern manipulation in each section. Her attention to detail matched with her own experience in activewear make this a welcome addition to the sewing library. SYOA is not a beginner book and basic sewing experience would be helpful. -- Tracey Trudeau * Staff Picks *
Table of Contents Introduction
Activewear sewing skills Sewing techniques
Fabric selection How to use this book
Sport-specific design considerations
Tops Basic top block Vest top
Crop top Winter base layer
Rashguard
Cycling top
Raglan tee
Hoodie
Active jacket
Bottoms Basic bottom block Active leggings
Yoga bottoms
Cycling shorts
Warm up bottoms
Split shorts
About the author Suppliers Acknowledgments Index
