Jersey Fabrics are such a versatile fabric as there a few different varieties to choose from depending on what sort of garment you are looking to make. Here at Calico Laine, we try to bring you the widest choice of fabrics available and which are the best quality you can buy! A very popular Jersey in which many people favour to make into casual tops, maxi dresses and even comfortable leggins is our Viscose Jersey. Viscose Jersey is along the lines of a t-shirt weight and has a 4 way stretch to it, so will make for really comfortable clothing. This fabric is also perfect if you want to make a garment with lots of body which will drape brilliantly! Viscose Jersey is available in a selection of lovely colour choices and is also great value for money! Cotton Jersey is along the same weight as the Viscose Jersey but is slightly less stretchy and made from 100% cotton. It can be made into may different dressmaking ideas including dresses, blouses etc when you want a casual looking garment! It is 160cm wide and again, come in a wonderful choice of colours! If you like the sounds of these fabrics but need a smarter finish, Lycra Jersey would be an ideal choice. It has beautiful flow and body to it so if you are wanting to create an evening maxi dress it would be perfect! It would be 80% polyester and 20% Lycra and is 150cm (60" wide) As the colder temperatures are approaching us, Double Knit Jersey is fast becoming a favourite amongst our dressmakers! It is a heavier weight Jersey and makes stunning dresses where the quality is so easy to see...It will keep you nice and warm and still stylish and we have recently had a delivery with a selection of new colours to choose from! It can also be made into jackets, tops an even trousers! You can also combine our Jerseys with other fabrics to really give that unique feel so come and see what ideas you can come up with! We also have some stunning Printed Jersey's which are generally one offs so you can really make a individual garment! We love to hear from our valued customers and what creations that you have come up with! Follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages and share any creations that you have made! You can also keep up to date with all of the latest news and competitions and new products that we have coming in!! Until next time, Calico Laine