http://blog.fehrtrade.com/book/Extremely good value for money, excellent and useful content that is simply written and well presented, together with 4 base patterns in a range of sizes plus several design variations to work through.
My paperback copy of this book was a (special request) gift from a friend and I'm so pleased to have it.
All round I'm very impressed with it.
Both the book and the pattern sheets are printed on durable paper that handles well. The Pattern Sheets are in an envelope attached inside the back cover.
The format and presentation of the content is methodically organised, succinct, clear and straight forward to read.
It's also inclusive in that the concepts and suggestions encourage the use of common sense about what your particular activity needs your clothing to do - activity not just sport or working out. The ideas and methods work for any gender and children, disabled or fully able-bodied.
The section on fabrics and sewing techniques is straight forward and very clear with some really helpful hints - eg. how to launder wicking fabrics.
The idea is that you can use the basic patterns supplied, make and fit the basic style so you have your personal pattern, and then working on a copy, follow the step by step guides to create a new pattern for the suggested style variation. If you have some basic T-shirt and leggings/pants patterns that you've already fitted then you can use those rather than the ones supplied.
When you have created your new pattern you can follow the assembly sewing plan provided.
If you are new to adapting patterns and creating your own, then after working through a couple of the designs you'll be able to develop your own versions.
]In addition, Melissa has written several blog posts about sewing up her designs and variations.
There are a couple of reversible knits, that found their way into the stash from a Textile Centre sale, that are practically jumping onto the sewing table to become a couple of
jackets/
hoodies along with some other pieces that are perfect for trying out a couple of the designs.
This
light/dark coral is one of the reversibles, the other is
turquoise/light greyMy try-outs for the leggings/yoga pants, shorts and both T-shirts will be in soft jerseys and will be some new Pyjamas.