Cotton/Tencel Stretch Knit Fabric - Lilac - 5.9 oz

This is the knit we wish all our t-shirts were made of. The TENCEL™ modal makes it buttery against the skin, the cotton keeps it easy to sew and easy to wear, and just enough spandex means it stretches in every direction and springs right back. Whatever you make with it is bound to become the thing you reach for first — it's that comfortable.

Care

Machine wash cold on gentle, tumble dry low. Iron on medium heat if needed — it mostly steams smooth. Pre-wash before cutting.

Details

• Material: 57.5% cotton, 37.5% TENCEL™ Modal, 5% spandex
• Colour: Lilac
• Weight: 5.9 oz (light-midweight jersey)
• Width: 58" / 147 cm
• Hand: Buttery — smooth and cool to the touch
• Drape: Fluid — follows the body without clinging
• Stretch: 4-way, with good recovery
• Opacity: Opaque
• Finish: Matte
• Sold by: Half metre, continuous cut

Patterns we'd sew with it

• Sointu Tee — Named Clothing. A minimal, modern kimono-sleeve tee that comes together in an afternoon.
• Sage Tee — Elbe Textiles. Clean and contemporary, made for a knit exactly this weight.
• Rowan Bodysuit & Tee — Megan Nielsen. Rowan asks for 4-way stretch, and this delivers exactly that.
• Adrienne Blouse — Friday Pattern Company. The puff-sleeve knit blouse that looks dressed up and feels like pajamas.
• Kielo Wrap Dress — Named Clothing. A fluid, opaque knit is the whole recipe — this is it.

Take a class with it

• Sew Your Own Clothes — Beginner Garment Sewing, Level 1 — a great next-step fabric once you're comfortable at the machine.
• Drop-In Sewing — bring it by and use the studio machines (and the serger).