Over on BERNINA's WeAllSew Blog, I've created a 3 part sew-along series where I will be guiding you step-by-step in a tutorial along with providing you with my favorite tips to successfully sew your best ever button up shirt.

Here's Part 1!

It's a really simple v-neck pullover top with cut in sleeves. I cut the size 14, and I lengthened it a couple of inches because I knew I would be tucking it in. 

I used leftover red crepe fabric from this dress.

I’ve been seeing it used on a lot of high-end designer clothes, and also on accessories such as handbags and shoes.

I finally decided to jump in head first with activewear. A lot of you have asked for a while now why I didn't sew my own workout clothes since I'm in the gym on the regular. I scoffed at the idea because workout clothes are so easily accessible. But the type of workout tights I like can be pretty pricey -- we're talking around $100 a pop! So, if I can make something remotely similar for a fraction of the cost, I'd a happy girl.

Mood has a wonderful selection of performance fabrics. This fabric is an Orange and Blue Python Print Compression Tricot. I used a Black Performance Spandex for the contrast. They're both antibacterial and anti-microbial and dri-wicking which is so necessary for activewear.

My pattern is the seamed leggings from McCall's 7482. And that's why I picked them -- for the seamed detail. I cut the size 14. But as we know with workout tights, they have to have a LOT of negative ease to fit properly. So I ended up taking these in about 4" in the crotch seam. 

To sew these, I made them completely on my BERNINA 1300 MDC serger. I used a 2-thread, left needle flatlock stitch. I went into more detail about this stitch on my post on WeAllSew.

And I did a full sew along video to show how to perform this stitch.

I've worked out in these tight 3 times since I made them and I'm in love. And the most IMPORTANT thing about them, they're high-waist! No muffin top and no buttcrack! I made a solid black pair too!

The top is McCall's 7663. I love the way it looks because there's a Lululemon top very similar. So the style is on point. 

I cut the size 14. I made the top out of the same fabric as the black contrast on the tights. I used a 2-thread, right needle flatlock stitch for the top. 

I wanted the flatlock stitch on this to be narrow instead of the bold decorative look of the pants. 

I'm feeling good about what I made, and could kick myself for resisting this for so long. I'm glad I took the plunge and I'll definitely be adding more me-made workout clothes to my wardrobe.

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The seams of jeans take on a lot of stress. And I've learned a new way of sewing them. And when I learn cool new tips and tricks, I always want to share them!

From this point on, I'll only be sewing my jeans with a 3-Thread Overlock plus Chain Stitch! This stitch is also called a 5-Thread Safety Stitch.

You can check out my latest tutorial at WeAllSew!

Jeans Sewn with a 3-Thread Overlock + Chain Stitch Tutorial 

White linen is the epitome of summertime. It's a wardrobe staple and a 'must have' in my opinion. I found this tissue weight linen at Joann Fabrics. It's 58% linen, 36% cotton and 6% rayon. 

And using it for an easy-to-wear pullover tunic is a great combination.

I used McCall's 7284, view D as my base pattern. I cut the size 12 and this is the length straight from the envelope.

I modified the sleeves in a similar way as I did to this top.

The standout detail of this top is my modified yokes. I created diagonal pintucks. 

I've written a Diagonal Pintucks Tutorial on BERNINA's We All Sew Blog. Go see how I did that!

I love a great bag and I'm loving the grommet trend. See how I use them to create this quick and easy clutch with detachable chain strap tutorial over on the WeAllSew BERNINA blog!