Summer is on its way and Jersey is the perfect fabric to make summer dresses from. Remember, when sewing with Jersey the best stitch to use is the zig zag stictch as it allows the fabric to stretch without snapping the thread. A good tip for sewing with stretchy fabrics is to add the pins in side ways instead of straight forward, this way you can sew over the needles instead of having to take them out as you go alone. Why not try our Straight Glass headed pins, the glass head makes them more visible. Some of our Jersey Fabrics are also available with a printed pattern. Viscose Jersey This fabric is a really good quality fabric and is an excellent fabric to make a full length, light weight maxi dress from. It has a 4 way stretch so it is vey comfortable when wearing. It would look stunning as a full length dress or skirt as it flows beautifully and isn't too thick to wear during the summer times. Our Viscose Jersey is 150cm wide and is made in the UK. We stock a lot of summery colours from turquoise, orange, yellow cerise, emerald and many more. Cotton Jersey Cotton Jersey is a slightly heavier weight fabric than Viscose Jersey, however, it is much easier to work with and makes up beautifully. A good garment to make with Cotton Jersey is a summer top. Because of the extra weight in the Cotton Jersey, it is also a good fabric to make summer clothes out of ready for the cooler evenings. It is, of course, 100% Cotton and 160cm wide. There are 12 colours available including black, white, pink, blue and orange. Lycra Jersey Our Lycra Jersey is available in many colours ranging from dark to bright colours. It is made from 80% Polyester and 20% Lycra with a 4 way stretch so it is very comfortable to wear. Because of the 4 way stretch it doesn't, have any restrictions in the way you move; making it perfect for dance or sports wear. It is 150cm wide and made in Japan, it is extremely good quality fabric. As always if you have any questions please feel free to phone us or e-mail us, we're always happy to help. Be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for chances to win some amazing competition prizes! Until next time, Calico Laine