Description
Knitwit Jacquard Knit Umbria Black White is an exclusive import from Italy. It is a versatile fabric suitable for jackets, cardigans and tops.
Viscose Polyester 150cm wide Lightweight – 185gsm
It is an easy fabric to handle and sew, and using the reverse of the fabric creates an interesting contrast in a garment.
Low stretch, by which we mean less than 25%.
If your pattern is sized for a medium stretch (25-35%) fabric, you can still use it, but you may need to cut out a size bigger.
Two way stretch, by which we mean the fabric stretches in 1 direction only, from selvedge to selvedge.
Again, if your pattern is sized for a four way stretch fabric, you can still use it, but you may again need to cut out a size bigger.
Sewing with 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.
