If you’re interested in sewing some activewear (or active-looking loungewear), then this is the roundup for you! I’ve rounded up some pattern options and places in NZ and Aus that you can buy activewear fabrics!
If I’ve missed a favourite pattern of yours, leave a comment! If you’re ready to get printing, email your files to hello@chchsews.com!
Leggings
- Loxton Leggings from Muna and Broad, 105-182cm (41.5-71.5″) hip
- Avery Leggings from Helen’s Closet, 84-157cm (33-62″) hip
- Peg Legs from P4Pirates (Free Pattern), 86-162cm (34-64″) hip
- Tino (pictured above) from Seamwork, 86-147cm (34-58″) hip
- Monica Pants from StyleArc, 83-154cm (32.6-61″) hip
- Cavallo Leggings from Greenstyle, 81-157cm (32-62″) hip
- Cora Tights from Jalie, 56-135cm (22-53″) hip
- Aila Leggings from Last Stitch, 90-127cm (35.5-50″) hip
- Belmont Leggings from Cashmerette, 107-157cm (42-62″) hip
- Sloan Legging from Hey June Handmade, 86-114cm (34-45″) hip
- Sports Leggings from Grasser, 84-112cm (33-49″) hip
Sports Bras
- Coco Sports Bra from Jalie, 53-130cm (21-51″) bust (pictured)
- Classic Sports Bra from P4P, 76-152cm (30-60″) bust
- Embrace Sports Bra from Greenstyle, 76-154cm (30-61″) bust
- Serena Crop Top from Sew Swimmingly, 83-117cm (33-46″) bust
- You could also amp up the powermesh and use swim tops for bralettes- check out some options here.
Tops & Tanks
- Spruce and Saybrook Tanks from Cashmerette,102-157cm (40-62″) bust
- Dunbar Top from Sewaholic, 76-114cm (30-45″) bust
- Cass Top from SieMacht (free pattern), 79-177cm (31-70″) bust
- XYT Top from Fehr Trade, 84-114cm (33-45″) bust
- Banksia Tank from Muna and Broad, 97-162cm (38-64″) bust
- Pika Blouson from Jalie, 53-130cm (21-51″) bust
Outerlayers
- Kennedy Hooded Top and Steffi Jacket from StyleArc, 77-148cm (30-58″) bust
- Maxime Jacket from Jalie, 53-130cm (21-51″) bust
- BORÉALE from Studio Calicot, 79-104cm (31-41″) bust
- Wheaton Windbreaker from Hey June, 84-147cm (33-58″) bust
- Hawthorn Jacket (free pattern, pictured)) from Mood, 82-147cm (32-58″) bust
- Jacques Rainjacket from I Am, 76-114cm (30-45″) bust
Patterns for men
- Jalie (Specialist sports patterns & athleisure)
- Fehre Trade (specialist sports, pictured above)
- Shelby Outdoor (specialists outdoor)
- Wardrobe By Me (athleisure)
- Pattern for Pirates (athleisure)
- Greenstyle (athleisure)
- Seattle Fabrics (cold weather gear)
- Selfmade (athleisure)
- Grasser (outerlayers)
Patterns for kids
Where to buy activewear fabric in NZ and Aus
In NZ
http://.nelliejoans.co.nz (fabrics for leggings, sports bras, swimwear)
https://forfabricsake.com/ (a small selection of activewear fabric)
https://www.dancefabrics.co.nz/ (fabrics for swim, sports bras and spandex)
https://www.angelfabrics.co.nz/ (fabrics for swim, sports bras and spandex)
https://marblenzfabrics.co.nz (a small selection of activewear fabric)
https://thefabricstoreonline.com/ (a variety of general fabrics)
https://www.newzealandmerinoandfabrics.com/ (merino blend fabrics)
https://www.backstreetbargains.co.nz (some ripstop and waterproof shell fabric)
In Australia
https://sewactivefabrics.com.au/
https://theremnantwarehouse.nz/fabrics/active-wear.html
https://www.wickedfabrics.com.au/performance-fabrics/
https://boodesigns.com.au/