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.
94% Cotton/6% Spandex 150cm wide Medium weight – 250gsm
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.
Marl Charcoal | Marl Grey | Slate Brown | Beige | White
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.
