Expert: Alan Kahn - 8/30/2008

Question
Im starting my own business and im trying to make boxing trunks for a few boxers i know and eventually HOPEFULLY many pro boxers in the big times...but i have no idea where to find how or information on how to sew boxing trunks any ideas? cuz im wanting to know how to do all the custom stuff along with sewing the basic trunks themselves from scratch but cant seem to find any patterns

Answer
HI JJ,

Congratulations on starting your own business! That's great to find someone that's going to make things with the personal touch.

In all honesty I never considered sewing patterns for boxing uniforms or trunks. It is an interesting concept.  Most of the boxing companies that I have dealth with get most of their clothes pre-fabbed overseas. At least the labels always say so.

You might try a few online sources in the sewing community. I've listed a few below, and a web search for mens athletic sewing patterns etc. may also help

Online forums
http://www.sewgirls.com/

About.com sewing forum
http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?nav=messages&webtag=ab-sewing&lgnF=y

Sewing mamas forum
http://www.sewingmamas.com/b/

Sewing patterns for boys and men
http://www.jalie.com/sewingpatterns/casual_mens.htm

Sewing patterns review
http://sewing.patternreview.com/

I hope some of these help and good luck in your quest. Maybe we'll see one of your designs on a championship pay-per-view event.

Sorry I could not help you more.

sincerely,

Alan Kahn
author, The Speed Bag Bible