Description
Knitwit Identity Knit Fabric is a jumper knit fabric which is knitted with thicker yarn and larger stitches than those used for standard jersey knits.
This gives a heavier, softer, and more insulating material that is ideal for warm garments like sweaters and cardigans.
88% Polyester/8% Viscose/4% Elastene 150cm wide Heavy weight – 360gsm
Ivory | Ink Navy | Peacock Blue | Strawberry | Paprika
This Knitwit Identity Knit Fabric is high stretch, by which we mean 50% stretch. If your pattern is sized for a medium stretch (25-35%) fabric, you can still use it, but you may need to take the garment in on the side seams after you have tried it on.
It is two way stretch, by which we mean the fabric stretches in one direction only, from selvedge to selvedge. If your pattern is sized for a four way stretch, you can still use this fabric.
Care Instructions
- The manufacturer’s care instructions are: dry cleanable, washing not recommended.
- You can however hand wash the fabric before cutting out, giving it a very quick spin to get rid of excess water and then drying flat.
- You can wash the made-up garment in the same way.
Sewing with Jersey Knit Fabrics
- For jersey 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.
