Sewing Activewear: How to make your own professional-looking athletic wear Paperback – December 6, 2017

What a terrific resource for those who sew (or want to sew) their own professional-looking activewear as well as other knit garments. Be aware that this is not a book of patterns, but instead is a book of techniques for sewing activewear - full of all those things you wondered about how to do like getting seams that are stretchy enough, adding gussets to leggings patterns that lacked them, adding ready-to-wear type details, etc. All instructions and explanations are clear and concise, and they are all accompanied with helpful photographs. As I read, I found myself getting excited to sew some more activewear. I've already used the author's tips and advice to try (gasp) flatlocking on my serger and am very pleased with the results. Next, I plan to try the leggings waistband variations on a few pair of yoga leggings. I also enjoyed reading the interviews with some of the movers and shakers in the activewear sewing community.Rarely do I buy full-price books, but I am so glad I treated myself to this one. I am going to be returning to it again and again. (This is also my first purchase of an Amazon print-on-demand book, and the quality is very good. The colors are good, the text is crisp, and the binding feels like it will hold together well.)

This is an excellent resource for people who sew active wear of any kind, or even comfortable clothes out of knits. The author has clearly put some thought into what people need to know, such as types of fabrics, recommended stitches for seams and hems, notions, and a whole slew of ways to add features: sleeves with thumb holes, fold over elastic, card pockets, ties and strings, ribbing, binding, altering waist bands, crotch gussets, and zipper pockets. The photos are helpful and of good quality and the author's writing style is clear and concise. If the price is putting you off, think of this book as a super high quality Craftsy class that you can keep referring to AND you can have access to the author through her Facebook group and her website. She is great about answering questions!

It can be so hard to find comprehensive information online regarding the use of sergers with stretchy knits. I was tired of piecemealing sewing information together and had been following her on social media for a while. This book answered many of my questions and gave great resources, some I knew about but many I did not.

I've been sewing for 45 years. My skills have been handed down and self taught. I've bought bought several books on sewing stretch fabrics that are typically found in activewear, sportswear and casual clothing. I've been extremely disappointed because I'm trying to learn how to produce something that looks like it was professionally produced. All the books I've purchased until this one have assumed the seamstress lacks the skill, equipment or desire to produce something that doesn't look like grandma made it. This book explains the proper way to sew, Serge and or overlock your way to a professionally finished garment. It does give alternate methods for those that don't have all the toys but highlights the preferred stitch. This is exactly what I've been looking forI did send the other books back.

Great explanations and photography!

This book gives the perfect amount of detail - so helpful!

This book has great tips on how to sew active wear. I've used several of them already. It's easy to read and has lots of pictures.

This is a wonderful book on how to sew activewear. It includes lots of valuable tips on sewing knits, with both a server and a sewing machine. It covers all types of knits and elastics. I recommend this book. Please mark if you find my review helpful. Thank you so much!