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Burda 01/2016 #101

I have been sewing for a while but had yet to tackle sewing activewear. Here is my pattern review for Burdastyle 01/2016 #101.

Yoga entered my life last year when I decided that I needed some form of exercise. I settled on yoga. It fit my schedule and I was able to attend classes. I hadn’t invested in any activewear for it but that has changed because I love yoga. I mean like really love it in a “Where have you been all my life? You complete me” kind of way.

Lucky for me the Burda January 2016 issue had a swathe of yoga wear patterns. One of the things I love about Burda magazines is the range of pattern you get including activewear! Since being moved to the Ashtanga Improvers class I decided to sew activewear in honour of leveling up.

Pattern Details

Burda1/2016 #101A is an oversized top that appealed to me because it looked so comfortable. The design is slightly longer in the back than the front and it features a kangaroo pocket. The sleeve are drafted as 3/4 sleeves with an exaggerated hem. There is some gathering at the neckline.

Burda 01/2016 #101 Oversized Hoodie Top

Fabric Selection

I used a piece of leftover viscose jersey fabric from when I made my first Moneta. I bought it from a closing down sale shop. Since I sewed with this fabric before I know that it washes well. I still wear that Moneta dress so I know this will last.

Sewing Construction

Time wise It took me 30 mins to trace and cut the pattern. Additionally, just 20 mins to cut the fabric. Another 45 mins to whip it up. I made sure to use ball point needles (a lesson learnt the hard way!). All seams were overlocked and simple zigzag stitch for hemming.

Sewing Activewear Techniques

Gathering knit fabric

There is a small section on the front neckline that is gathered using gathering stitches. I followed the instruction to sew 2 basting lines and gather to the required length.

Hemming for knit fabrics

The curved hemline had to be stitched using a stretch stitch. In my case, I used a zig zag stitch setting on my Husqvarna Viking H Class sewing machine with a width of 2.5 and length of 3.

Based on the sewing techniques I’d rate this an easy pattern and highly recommend for beginners dipping their toes into sewing activewear.

Burda 01/2016 #101 – Love the chill vibe.

Burdastyle 01/2016 #101 The hoodie is pretty cool too!

Burdastyle 01/2016 #101 Oversized hoody top – that curved hem is one of my fave features

Burdastyle 01/2016 #101 Oversized hoody top

Verdict

To sum up, it does the job really well. I start my yoga practice wearing it and I can easily slip it off. For warm down at the end, I easily pull it back on. Plus it has the front pocket – I love putting my hands in the pocket all the time. I will definitely be making another of the variation that has a hem band.

I am pleased as punch. Next up I need to make yoga pants. Have you made any active wear recently? I have been looking at the Sewaholic range but am still undecided……..