Jersey fabric by the metre

Jersey fabric is a versatile textile that is characterised by being wonderfully flexible and supple. Since jersey is a stretch fabric, it is ideal for sewing clothes as the texture is comfortable against the skin and easy to create beautiful silhouettes from. Jersey is also a thin fabric, making it ideal for garments such as leggings, t-shirts, tops and undershirts.

Jersey fabrics come in a variety of beautiful colour palettes, and on this page you will find all the many wonderful jersey fabrics we offer. That includes solids, interlock, stripes, bamboo and prints, so there's something for every taste, not to mention project type.

Cotton jersey and viscose jersey - what's the difference?

Jersey gets its iconic stretchiness thanks to its manufacturing method. Rather than being woven, the fabric is knitted from extremely thin yarn. This means that jersey is made up of tiny stitches, which you have to be careful not to accidentally cut with the sewing needle. Jersey comes in a variety of materials and colours, but there are two main categories: cotton jersey and viscose jersey.

Viscose jersey is made from wood fibres and is therefore not a synthetic material. Jersey fabric is characterised by a glossier look with a heavier drape. Although it has more drape, the material itself is cool, making viscose jersey good for summer projects such as skirts, jumpsuits and t-shirts.

Cotton jersey is often better able to hold its shape and therefore has less drape than its sister fabric viscose jersey. This means the fabric is particularly suitable for dresses, for example, where you want the fabric to stand out more.

Good to know about elasticity and sewing jersey fabric

Whichever type of jersey fabric you end up choosing, you're guaranteed a delicious and stretchy material. However, it's worth noting that the elasthane (also known as Lycra) content helps determine exactly how flexible each grade is - the higher the elastane content, the greater the stretchability of the fabric.

When it comes to the sewing itself, it's important that you use rounded sewing needles. That way you avoid making holes in the material, as ordinary sewing needles risk destroying the stitches of the material and thus causing the threads of the fabric to run. You should also bear in mind the elasticity of the fabric. We suggest sewing with special seams as they stretch with the fabric. If you need inspiration for your next fabric project, explore our creative selection of sewing patterns.

Get just the right amount of Jersey fabric for your project

Almost all our Jersey fabrics are OEKO-TEX certified, which means they meet strict European and Danish requirements in terms of the chemicals used in the fabric's manufacturing as well as the textile itself.

The price range as well as the weight of our Jersey fabrics depends on the individual fabric. However, all our Jersey fabrics are sold by the metre in units, where you get 50 cm per unit. If you order more than one unit, you will of course receive the Jersey fabric as a continuous piece of fabric. This means you can get just the quantity you need quickly and easily.

Buy your Jersey fabric at rock-bottom prices at Ritohobby.co.uk

Buy your Jersey fabric at Rito today and get started on your next fabric adventure. Our Jersey fabrics are high quality and always competitively priced, so you're guaranteed the best fabric at a decent price point. Plus, we have a price guarantee on all our products.

In addition to our wonderful Jersey fabric by the metre, we offer lots of great sewing gear to help speed up your projects. Here you'll find the essentials from extra accessories to cutting patterns for both mechanical and electronic sewing machines.

In our webshop you can always find great deals on various creative items, so you're guaranteed the best the hobby world has to offer. Whether you're into fabric, yarn, beads or thread, we're sure to have the creative gear for you. Otherwise, if you have any further questions about our Jersey fabric by the metre or other fabric materials, we're always here to help.