Serging Activewear

Class Preview

Serge your own activewear that’s customized for you and your sport! Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, yogi or Crossfitter, activewear sewing expert Melissa Fehr shows you how to work with stretch and performance fabrics to quickly create garments that are perfect for your workout. With Melissa’s step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn sports-specific techniques for serging leggings, tank tops and a hoodie-style pullover. No serger? No problem! She even has tips for sewing activewear without one.

Activewear Fabrics & Patterns

Melissa begins class by discussing the qualities of activewear as well as the high-performance fabrics available to choose from. Then she shows you how to evaluate stretch in fabrics, and shares tips for choosing the best patterns and design elements for different sports.

Serger Stitches for Activewear

Melissa shares her favorite stitches for activewear, plus tips for choosing needles, troubleshooting tension, using a differential feed and, if you don’t have a serger or want to add details such as topstitching, how to achieve great results with a sewing machine.

Bottoms: Serging Leggings

Leggings and bottom layers are some of the most popular activewear pieces to make, and they’re so fast to serge! In this lesson, learn construction techniques for crotch seams, gussets and a comfortable waistband. And, discover some of Melissa’s favorite design variations.

Tops: Serging Lightweight Tanks

Lightweight knits make fabulous tanks for running, working out, yoga and more. See how to create a smooth banded edge on the serger, make a perfect rolled hem, and customize your tanks.

Layers: Techniques for Hoodies & Pullovers

Now turn your attention to serging techniques for hoodies and pullovers as you learn to make your own hoodie. Learn why you’ll want to start with a sewing machine to stitch a kangaroo pocket, then attach the sleeves, close the side seams and construct the hood with your serger.

Layers: More Hoodie & Pullover Techniques

Wrap things up by completing and customizing your hoodie! Melissa teaches you how to serge the hood to the body of the pullover, then attach ribbing at the cuffs and lower edge. She even shares design tips for adding a ponytail opening in the hood, as well as different pocket options.