Which garments to sew for sportswear?
This year, sportswear is on a roll. Sweatshirts, leggings… we’re all about comfort!
Here are a few ideas on how to sew the key pieces of this major 2025 trend yourself.
Leggings for the whole family
With theathleisure trend, which refers to clothing that’s as comfortable for everyday wear as it is for sports, leggings are set to make a comeback in our wardrobes. Preferably worn with a fuller piece such as an oversized t-shirt or sweatshirt to play with shapes and volumes.
To sew leggings, follow Atelier Adriette’s Kim pattern, available in women’s and children’s versions.
It’s a fairly easy project to make, requiring the use of a stretch fabric: viscose jersey, lycra… Most fabric retailers offer a “sports fabric” category, which should help you make your choice. The pattern allows you to sew several versions according to your desires, for example using a printed fabric and a plain fabric for a contrasting waistband.
If you’re looking to sew an all-purpose legging, choose a plain jersey in a dark color.
An oversized sweater
2025 is all about comfort, so we’re taking the opportunity to sew ourselves some sweatshirts that will accompany us all year round. Like leggings, sweaters are fairly easy to sew, and all you need to know is how to sew jersey. No special machine is needed, justa jersey needle and an elastic stitch (stretch or zig-zag stitch).
You can follow Maison Fauve’s Granit pattern for adults and our Livarot pattern for children.
To sew a nice, comfortable sweater, you’ll need jersey fabric and ribbing to finish the sleeves and collar.
Sports shorts for sunny days
The return of sportswear means we’ll be wearing sports shorts as soon as the warm weather returns. They can easily be paired with a t-shirt, sweatshirt or crop top, depending on the look you’re going for.
Sports shorts let your creativity run wild, since they’re made from fabric and knit with a contrasting bias. So you can have fun with colors and then add customization elements like patches, a label or a little embroidery.
When it comes to fabric, choose a breathable knit such as cotton fleece or terrycloth. You may also prefer a simple cotton jersey.
To sew short shorts for spring or summer, we recommend the Super Bison Acapulco pattern for adults, and our Figuette pattern for children.
A trendy, sportswear polo
Polo shirts will also be very fashionable this season. A very easy piece to match with jeans and sneakers, and particularly comfortable. It’s a little more technical to assemble than previous models, since the polo traditionally includes a placket and collar. Still, it’s an accessible project if you’ve already sewn a few garments and fancy a little challenge.
If you’re looking to stay true to this timeless garment, then you’ll need to use pique jersey, also known as polo knit. But you can also make this piece your own and sew it with another stretch fabric, such as honeycomb jersey or cotton fleece.
To sew a polo you can use the men’s pattern from Maître Ruban, the children’s pattern from Enjoy Couture or the women’s pattern from Maison Fauve.
Comfortable jogging pants
If you want to follow the sportswear trend but don’t like wearing leggings, you can sew a pair of jogging pants following Pretty Mercerie’s pattern, which is not particularly difficult and will be accessible to people who are new to sewing.
Like shorts, jogging pants are easy to personalize by using an original fabric or taking care with the finishing touches. You can, for example, use a contrasting or shiny cord for the waistband.
To sew it, you can choose cotton jersey, sweatshirt (thicker than jersey), fleece, boucle fabric or even velvet jersey, depending on your preferences.
What do you think of this trend? Do you like sewing clothes inspired by sportswear?
