Makes from "Sew Your Own Activewear"

On Sunday I ran London marathon for the 4th time, but it was my 7th marathon in total, all since my bone marrow transplant in 2009. As is my tradition, I sewed myself something new to run it in! Ye…

51 Likes, 18 Comments - Em 🇬🇧 (@emtris2020) on Instagram: “Barcelona I'm ready for you! • Kudos to everyone who was out running today. I was not. I was busy…”

53 Likes, 5 Comments - Em 🇬🇧 (@emtris2020) on Instagram: “The 10th edition of the Tenterden 5 Mile race today, and it was glorious. I ran this last year, so…”

39 Likes, 7 Comments - Emily Murray-Broughton (@murrayb.e88) on Instagram: “My wearable muslin of my marathon shorts. Made using a combo of the active leggings and yoga pants…”

43 Likes, 2 Comments - Betty (@look_at_her_sew) on Instagram: “Hooray, first make off my #2019makenine list done! I actually finished these a couple of weeks ago,…”

37 Likes, 6 Comments - Emma Jane (@emmajanehw) on Instagram: “My penultimate run before I run my victory lap for this training cycle. Did a test run of my new…”

99 Likes, 25 Comments - Emma Jane (@emmajanehw) on Instagram: “That feeling when you’re on the finish line of a marathon for the first time. Not a lot of in-race…”

27 Likes, 4 Comments - Catherine Eastham (@cjeastham) on Instagram: “Finally finished sewing my first set of @fehrtrade workout gear. Hate being in photos at the best…”

4 Likes, 6 Comments - Kathryn (@katys9296) on Instagram: “Finished my @fehrtrade #sewyourownactivewear ! Not bad for my 1st attempt straight into pattern…”

43 Likes, 2 Comments - Betty (@look_at_her_sew) on Instagram: “Hooray, first make off my #2019makenine list done! I actually finished these a couple of weeks ago,…”

33 Likes, 5 Comments - @_jenmakes on Instagram: “Yay just back from bootcamp and wore my #memade leggings from #sewyourownactivewear and mashed the…”

50 Likes, 8 Comments - Jenny (@jenniferhbabey) on Instagram: “Taking out my new leggings for a spin on a @hsbcukbreeze ride to Brambridge on @sustrans NCN23.…”

36 Likes, 4 Comments - @_jenmakes on Instagram: “First time using my #sewyourownactivewear book, 5k running in them and I love them!…”

I’ve had the idea of using the Yoga Bottoms from my “Sew Your Own Activewear” book for non-activewear use for some time, but that they can stretch to party wear surprised even me!…

19 Likes, 3 Comments - Leslie | Canyon Road Crafts (@canyonroadcrafts) on Instagram: “Doing my best sassy legs to show off these Yoga Leggings from @fehrtrade from her book ‘Sew Your…”

124 Likes, 5 Comments - Izzy Griffin (@izzysews) on Instagram: “Today is Day 19 of the 30 day yoga challenge @adrienelouise @fwfglife and I did today’s practice in…”

1,323 Likes, 27 Comments - Jasika Nicole (@jasikaistrycurious) on Instagram: “Okay technically this was for a callback but it’s still an #auditionlewks for the roller derby…”

11 Likes, 4 Comments - @laneeel on Instagram: “🍂🐢 #slowlybutsurely #runningformymind (PS: running tights are selfmade, pattern is a mix of yoga…”

73 Likes, 5 Comments - Iris (@molas_i) on Instagram: “#sewphotohop day 18 comes with the question, active wear or lounge wear. I prefer active wear. This…”

29 Likes, 8 Comments - jemma butler (@jemma_butler) on Instagram: “Tested out my new running capris tonight. (Whilst it's still warm enough to wear them). Pattern is…”

“My first running shorts from @fehrtrade active wear book! Next time I'll nix the back pocket. But otherwise A+ 👍 Now to test them running.”

23 Likes, 5 Comments - Kristi Kilpatrick (@krkvt) on Instagram: “New #running #leggings in #merino #wool #jersey just finished #sewing up in time for a #run this…”

14 Likes, 4 Comments - Stephanie Arnold (@veuve_makes) on Instagram: “I want to live in these #seamworkshelly leggings, made from @girlcharleeuk cotton/lycra knit…”

I know those of you who live outside London were disappointed to not be able to attend my all-day activewear masterclass in July and September, but I’ve got great news because you can now lea…

The third pair of compression leggings I wanted to share with you were actually made before the other two pairs, when I was still tweaking the first but felt confident enough to cut into “goo…

The second pair of compression leggings I made for myself using our new Compression Fitting Bottom Block pattern was one I decided to make after realising that I’m wearing a LOT of leggings m…

Thank you all for the enthusiasm for our new (free!) Compression Fitting Bottom Block pattern! Even though these are the most basic leggings you can get, I really wanted to show off the pairs I mad…

28 Likes, 3 Comments - Bec (@becbart) on Instagram: “These may not look exciting but they're the most useful garment I've made to date. Some context: I…”

31 Likes, 4 Comments - Frances Grace (@francesgracedesign) on Instagram: “Cheers to a finished garment! Whilst I love the patterned fabric, the composition of it wouldn’t be…”

48 Likes, 7 Comments - sue mckenna (@sosew_sue) on Instagram: “@fehrtrade my first attempt at activewear from Sew your own activewear. A wearable muslin I think,…”

148 Likes, 31 Comments - Mel (@stitch_make_bake) on Instagram: “I MADE MY OWN ACTIVEWEAR! 🤸‍♀️ I went to the @newcrafthouse for a workshop on Sunday and @fehrtrade…”

21 Likes, 0 Comments - Betty (@look_at_her_sew) on Instagram: “Finally got around to taking a photo of me wearing my first #memade leggings while out exploring…”

39 Likes, 4 Comments - Betty (@look_at_her_sew) on Instagram: “#sewphotohop Day 8: Specially made for ✂️ Although I've sewn a couple shirts for my husband, I'll…”

17 Likes, 6 Comments - Elizabeth Stephensen-Payne (@yoginileeds) on Instagram: “So combining two things I love in life sewing and being active here is my first go at sewing some…”

13 Likes, 1 Comments - Alice Mary (@deloriansfly) on Instagram: “Day 18 Activewear or Loungewear? My main sewing goal this year was to start making my own…”

108 Likes, 13 Comments - Melissa Fehr (@fehrtrade) on Instagram: “Yesterday’s Activewear Masterclass at the @newcrafthouse was such a blast!! None of my lovely…”

25 Likes, 3 Comments - Cat Goudouchaouri (@onecreative_cat) on Instagram: “#marchmeetthemaker day 10 - relax I used to run and had to stop in November for health reasons (I…”

42 Likes, 5 Comments - Jo Baker (@joharveybaker) on Instagram: “An amazing and emotional day at London Marathon yesterday. My wonderful friend Claire ran for a…”

3 Likes, 3 Comments - Sara Green (@sararunsforfun) on Instagram: “Test leggings sewn in light weight jersey. Next I'm going to use running technical fabric.…”

I’ve been sewing my own jeans for something like twelve(?) years now. Over the years I’ve built up my own preferences in how I like to construct them, but also how I like to wear them. …

If you remember in my Fall 18 sewing plans, I wanted to make a teeshirt using the Fashion Revolution slogan “I Made My Clothes”.

Ik kocht vorig jaar dit boek van Melissa Fehr, maar deed er een hele poos niets mee. Het is een boek met basisblokken om zelf sportkleding te maken. Als je eenmaal een basis hebt die goed past kun je daarmee variëren en heel veel modellen maken. Een tijd geleden maakte ik al het basisblok voor…

78 Likes, 19 Comments - Hana Marcal (@velvetribbon_sews) on Instagram: “#bpsewvember Day 14 "Everyday". I was checking my winter wardrobe last week and I need some new…”

79 Likes, 29 Comments - Hana Marcal (@velvetribbon_sews) on Instagram: “Here is my second version of basic top block and I decided to make it in short sleeve. Pattern:…”

34 Likes, 1 Comments - Vanessa (@passfailsewing) on Instagram: “Allow me to demonstrate the custom features of my latest bamboo jersey shirt. 😋 It's the loose top…”

17 Likes, 4 Comments - Katie D (@sewphistikatied) on Instagram: “Self-drafted vest top made using the 'loose fitting top' block from my @fehrtrade Sew Your Own…”

10 Likes, 3 Comments - Pippa K (@beadsandbarnacles) on Instagram: “The lengths we go to to get decent photos of our hand made items... Taking photos of my…”

33 Likes, 8 Comments - @drlbennett on Instagram: “Using E as a photographer again. I made myself a new sweatshirt with this gray quilted knit from…”

I’ve had the idea of this top in my head for quite a while, and the fabric in my stash for even longer. I really wanted to show how versatile a design the Raglan Tee in my “Sew Your Own…

Happy Friday everyone! The weather is so drab and grey here in London that I thought it was worth posting about this little ray of sunshine I made myself last winter. Normally I can track down when…

68 Likes, 5 Comments - Rebecka (@tricours) on Instagram: “This week and weekend I’ve been sewing activewear from the @fehrtrade book Sew Your Own Activewear.…”

Since I was making our athlete model, Jenni, a full cycling set to her own measurements, I thought it only fitting that I also ask what sort of colours or prints she’s into, and I was delight…

Strap in, because this is an epic post for three finished garments and a 100 mile cycle ride! When I bought the recycled sunburst print activewear fabric from Sew Dynamic back in May, I knew I w…

21 Likes, 2 Comments - Jenny (@jenniferhbabey) on Instagram: “Despite the sizing issues, I am very proud of my new crop top - Pattern from @fehrtrade…”

32 Likes, 2 Comments - Rebecka (@tricours) on Instagram: “The finished softshell jacket! Do those underarm vents look intentional? They sure as hell weren’t.…”

26 Likes, 11 Comments - Katie D (@sewphistikatied) on Instagram: “'Active top' from @fehrtrade Sew Your Own Activewear book I got LAST Christmas. The fabric is…”

48 Likes, 9 Comments - Michelle Twilleager (@sewnewmichelle) on Instagram: “It’s finished! The active jacket in @fehrtrade’s book Sew your Own Activewear is perfect for chilly…”

9 Likes, 4 Comments - Anna-Karin Johansson (@syttochsattpasofielund) on Instagram: “Mitt första projekt i Softshell. #activejacket från boken #sewyourownactivewear av @fehrtrade. Tyg…”

25 Likes, 2 Comments - 🧵Frumble Fabric & Habby✂️ (@frumbleuk) on Instagram: “Need to take better pics but in the meantime, here’s a few sweaty ones of me wearing my cosy…”

These are the final garments I’ve got to show you from my “Sew Your Own Activewear” book – for now, anyway! And it’s fitting that I’ve saved these to the end bec…

These are the final garments I’ve got to show you from my “Sew Your Own Activewear” book – for now, anyway! And it’s fitting that I’ve saved these to the end bec…

52 Likes, 3 Comments - Rebecka (@tricours) on Instagram: “Third project from the @fehrtrade book. The fit needs some adjustments (although the back looks…”

82 Likes, 17 Comments - Helen // HsHandcrafts (@hshandcrafts) on Instagram: “About 2 and a half years ago I decided it was time to get fit and so I tried the couch to 5k. I…”

32 Likes, 8 Comments - Dina (@ladyplastik) on Instagram: “I’m going ⛷ tomorrow and thought it would be a shame if I wasn’t able to wear this retro…”

100 Likes, 10 Comments - Maria (@velosews) on Instagram: “The gripper elastic from @sewactivefabrics was easy to sew on using a #teflon foot. Thanks…”

27 Likes, 5 Comments - Jenny (@jenniferhbabey) on Instagram: “I have made my first cycle top! Using @fehrtrade superb book #sewyourownactivewear I made this as a…”

13 Likes, 2 Comments - jemma butler (@jemma_butler) on Instagram: “"Mummy, can I have a fleecy unicorn jumper dress" Fabric from @karen_delahunty Pattern - loose…”

69 Likes, 14 Comments - Emma Jane (@emmajanehw) on Instagram: “We shall not discuss the time I posted this. Nor that my seams may or may not be ironed. Instead we…”

25 Likes, 2 Comments - Alice Mary (@deloriansfly) on Instagram: “First wear of my handmade hoodie. Pattern is a mix from sew your own activewear by @fehrtrade with…”

58 Likes, 4 Comments - Leslie (@stitchininmykitchen) on Instagram: “#SewYourOwnActivewear hoodie 😀// Took my first make from the new book out for a run today! The…”

25 Likes, 4 Comments - Lauren Dowell (@thetenyearproject) on Instagram: “So, made these pants from the sloper in the @fehrtrade book. Love em. Yoga waist, super comfy, real…”