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Fabric & Supplies
Rose City Textile/Fabricline.com: If you are lucky enough to live here in Portland, Rose City Textiles is the place to go for activewear fabrics. Luckily, they have a great online catalog (and excellent customer service)!
Spandex House: One of the largest collections of Spandex in the world.
Where to Buy Exercise Fabric: A Global List: Melissa Fehr put together a great list of resources for buying activewear fabric and notions.
Books
Women's Measurements for Garment and Pattern Construction: Katrina Robinson referenced the U.S. Department of Agriculture's year-long study of body measurements in her article, History of Clothing Sizes.
The Body Project: An Intimate History of American Girls: Using intimate materials drawn from the unpublished diaries of American girls, The Body Project provides a lively and engaging story of how growing up as a girl has changed over the past one hundred years, and why the pressures on girls are now so intense.
The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners: An introduction to corsets, supplies, and construction.
Websites
Fehr Trade: Melissa Fehr's site is full of great information and links for making your own athletic wear, including fabric recommendations.
Queens of Vintage, The History of Shapewear: This infographic highlights how the shape of shapewear has changed throughout history.
Sewaholic Patterns: The newly released Vancouver collection by Sewaholic is inspired by the great outdoors of Vancouver, BC. Featuring five unique athlehtic-inspired patterns.
A Guide to Activewear Fabrics: Whether you want the latest in technical knits or all-natural options, there are plenty of ways to keep dry and comfortable. From Issue No. 2 of Seamwork magazine.
Patterns
Jalie 2796: Multi Sport Skort
Jalie 3462: Cora Running Tights and Shorts
Jalie 2682: Stylish V-neck top pattern with unique construction.
FehrTrade Threshold Shorts: A running short designed for lightweight wovens or mesh fabrics with three optional pockets, curved seamlines, bound hem, and elastic waist.
FehrTrade XYT Workout Top: A close-fitting, sleeveless workout top with front scoop neck, and choice of three upper back designs. An optional built-in bra is included
FehrTrade Duathlon Shorts: Close-fitting capris or shorts in three lengths with contrast side panels. There’s an integrated pocket at each hip, and optional padding for cyclists.
FehrTrade Kimono Sweat: Two tops from one pattern!
FehrTrade Steeplechase Leggings: These leggings have no inseams. Instead, a curved, outer seam runs from the back of the ankle up to the centre front, where it joins a separate yoke piece.
Green Pepper Oregon Biking Shorts: Biking shorts.
Green Pepper Bicycle Racing Jersey: Features a back pocket.
Green Pepper Striped Tights: Tights with stirrups.
Sewaholic Cypress Cape: Perfect for cycling, dog-walking, and long walks in the rain.
Sewaholic Pacific Leggings: Curved seams are flattering on a variety of figures.
Sewaholic Fraser Sweatshirt: The perfect layering piece.
Sewaholic Dunbar Top: Racerback styling and contrast seaming.
Sewaholic Seymour Jacket: A loose-fitting jacket with a practical hood and flap pockets.
Simplicity 1361: Knit equestrian shirt.
Papercut Pnuema Tank: A sports bra with double elastic shoulder straps that cross over at the back.
True Bias Hudson Pants: On trend pants that are great for athleticwear or lounging.
SuitAbility Western Stretch Show Shirt
Jean Hardy English Riding Pants
Named Manta Wave leggings: Simple and easy to make leggings.
McCalls 4261: Yoga wardrobe and mat bag
Greenstyle Creations Jillian Tank: An outer layer tank, an inner tank, and a bandeau all included in one great pattern.
Greenstyle Creations Inspire Tights: These tights come with many options.
These resources are provided to help you get started with the patterns, techniques, and ideas in this issue. Please note that some of these links (such as to books on amazon) are affiliate links. When you purchase through them, a small commission goes toward supporting the magazine.
