Why does this fabric feel different?
“I’ve bought two lots of 95/5 cotton jersey but they don’t feel the same.” Why does this happen? What most people assume is that the composition of fibres IE 95% Cotton and 5% elastane (lycra or spandex) means those fibres will be exactly the same but it’s not the case. The fibres themselves may vary in […]
What you should know about sewing jersey
Sewing with Jersey fabrics isn’t as hard as you believe. Fortunately, Jersey fabric is simple to take care of and keep looking great. If you’re using a Jersey fabric you don’t actually need to hem at all as the fabric doesn’t fray so you can give basic patterns a try without worrying about finishing touches.