Description
Knitwit French Terry Knit Fabric is a medium weight cotton fabric that is ideal for both active and casual wear.
French Terry has a smooth surface on the outside of the fabric, with small loops on the inside. This means it is absorbent and comfortable to wear throughout the year.
Knitwit French Terry Knit is medium stretch, by which we mean 35% stretch. If your pattern is sized for a low stretch fabric (less than 35% stretch), you can still use it. You may need to take the garment in.
Black | Marl Charcoal | Marl Gunmetal | Marl Grey | Navy | Slate Brown | Beige | White
94% Cotton/6% Spandex 150cm wide Medium weight – 250gsm
Sewing with Knit Fabrics
For knit fabrics, we use and recommend Gutermann Sew-All Thread, a top quality 100% polyester thread available in a huge range of colours to match your fabric.
You will need stretch needles for sewing knit fabrics. Use Schmetz Stretch needles – 75/11 on fine knit fabrics, and 90/14 on other knit fabrics.
Start each new project with a fresh needle, especially if the fabric contains cotton or wool. Blunt needles can leave holes on the stitching line.
Vliesofix Bondaweb Tape is a must if you want to get more professional looking hems and neck edges.
If you need more help, visit our sewing with jersey knit fabrics page.