Collection: pattern French Terry

Interesting facts about our French Terry fabric

What is French Terry and what properties does this fabric have?

French terry has many great properties. This fabric is a mixture of single jersey and sweat fabric and is therefore often referred to as summer sweat. Due to the elastane content of up to 10%, French terry is a cotton fabric with stretch properties. This fabric is available in different thicknesses and therefore different grammages, mostly between 240 g/m² and 300 g/m² sold by the meter .

On the front, the fabric mostly looks like jersey and on the inside there is a soft pile made of loops. French terry fabric absorbs moisture well (depending on the length of the loops) and is quite elastic. Compared to sweat fabric, it feels finer and lighter, but compared to jersey fabric, it is more stable and firm.

French terry is very versatile and easy to work with, which makes it popular with DIY fans. One advantageous difference to jersey, for example, is that the cut edges roll up and in less and that these textiles do not wrinkle as much, making them very pleasant to work with, which will delight not only sewing beginners.

A characteristic feature of French Terry is the loop structure on the back of the fabric. Small cushions of air are created between the loops, which act as an "insulator" against the effects of the weather. This property, as well as its fineness, make the fabric suitable for both summer and winter clothing.

What can you sew with French Terry fabric?

Due to their special design, French Terry fabrics are the first choice for many sewing projects. It is the ideal material for outerwear such as:

• Dresses
• cardigans
• sweater
• hoodies
• sweatshirts
• rompers
• shirts

But French terry is also suitable for other items of clothing such as scarves and hats, jogging pants and so on. Compared to jersey, it is less bulky and therefore supports the figure better.

We have a large selection of French Terry fabrics available to buy online. We stock many different colors, unique patterns and beautiful designs for this type of fabric. Our French Terry fabric is suitable for both adult and children's clothing.

If you are looking for inspiration for your French Terry DIY project, please visit our website or our social media profiles such as Facebook or Instagram, where we regularly publish our samples as well as the works of our customers.

How is French Terry properly processed and cared for?

What needs to be taken into account when cutting French Terry fabric by the meter?

Like most textiles, French terry should be washed before cutting/processing, as these fabrics often shrink the first time they are washed, especially if they have a high cotton content. When it comes to cutting, you should always pay attention to the grain of the fabric in addition to the motif, so that the garment fits well after sewing. The aim is to have the elasticity or stretch across the width of the garment. To do this, it is recommended to pull the fabric apart at the opposite corners and check for elasticity. French terry sold by the meter is a bi-elastic material, which means that it is not absolutely necessary to pay attention to the grain of this fabric.

How is French Terry sewn?

French terry fabric is very easy to work with. We recommend using a stretch or jersey needle for sewing, which you can also order here. The slightly rounded needle tip means that these needles glide better through the holes in the fabric and thus protect the knitted structure. French terry is wonderfully easy to sew with a normal sewing machine or an overlock machine. It is not necessary to finish the fabric.

How do you properly care for French Terry fabric?

In order to preserve the quality and colors of French Terry for as long as possible, this fabric should be washed by hand or on a gentle cycle at a maximum of 30°C.

When using detergent, make sure that it does not contain bleach in order to protect the colors, otherwise the self-sewn item may fade quickly.

French terry can be ironed with a conventional iron up to 110°C, preferably without steam. As it is a textile with a high cotton content, tumble drying is not recommended.

The exact specific care instructions can be found on the respective product page.

Discover also our French Terry plain fabrics and sweat !