Jersey fabrics are always one of our most popular Fabrics for dressmaking whatever the season. These fabrics are so versatile making them perfect for almost any dressmaking project including t-shirts and dresses. Popular due to its element of stretch and beautiful drape, this range of comfortable fabrics provide excellent insulation possibly explaining why jersey fabrics were once strictly associated with undergarments. In 1916 Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel had a vision and became the first designer to use jersey fabrics for outerwear. Chosen primarily for its low cost, it is thanks to Coco that jersey fabric is now one of the most popular and sought after fabrics in dressmaking. Jersey fabric can stretch up to 25% along the grain making this a perfect choice for comfortable and practical clothing. Owing to its popularity amongst our clientele, we have amassed one of the widest collections of jersey fabrics on the market today. Bamboo Jersey - the newest addition to our range of jersey fabrics, bamboo jersey is a beautifully soft fabric with a slightly heavier feel than many other jersey fabrics. With 7% spandex, bamboo jersey retains the element of stretch which makes jersey such a popular fabric for dressmaking. Although it is a relatively new addition to our collection, bamboo jersey is already one of our most popular fabrics. Cotton Jersey - composed of 100% cotton, this fabric is a popular choice for creating soft, comfortable, stretchy clothing such as lighter weight t-shirts. Cotton jersey has a flat smooth surface and a textured back and is a soft, comfortable fabric which stretches easily. Single Knit Jersey - one of our most popular jersey fabrics, single knit jersey has a high wool composition making it ideal for warmer clothing such as dresses, skirts and tops. Double Knit Jersey - this warm, winter weight fabric is a heavier weight than cotton jersey fabric and is ideal for your winter garments such as jumpers and winter weight dresses.  Double knit jersey is distinguishable from single jersey in that both sides are the same, meaning that there is no right and wrong side. Perfect for creating warm and comfortable dresses which will not restrict your movement. Lycra Jersey - with its 4-way stretch, this fabric is very easy to work with and is popular for comfortable dresses and tops.  The gauge of the knit is fine making it cool enough to wear during the summer months but is fine enough to layer in winter without becoming too bulky. Viscose Jersey - with an excellent drape this beautiful quality fabric breathes like cotton making it ideal for warm weather clothing.  Viscose jersey is a smooth and cool fabric with a good stretch and soft feel making this the ideal fabric for a wide range of projects.  Viscose jersey fabric has a 4-way stretch making this fabric the ideal choice for skirts, vest tops and dresses. We hope you have enjoyed todays entry and feel informed about the choice of jersey fabrics we have available. If you have any further queries, please do feel free to call our sales team for their expert advice. Until next time! Calico Laine