Fabric Base Information

Athletic:

300 GSM, 95% Polyester 5% Spandex, 40% Vertical Stretch, 60% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a ballpoint or stretch needle. Can be machine washed and dried. Do not bleach or iron. Do not dry clean.

Suitable for leggings, yoga pants, joggers, sports bras, bodysuits, tops, pullovers and lightweight jackets, skirts, shorts cuffs and bands.

 

Athletic Wicking Jersey:

140 GSM, 100% Polyester, 10% Vertical Stretch, 40% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a ballpoint or stretch needle. Machine wash cold or warm, hang to dry. Do not bleach or iron. Do not dry clean.

Suitable for shorts, shirts, tank tops, pinneys.

 

Bamboo Spandex Jersey:

230 GSM, 95% Bamboo 5% Spandex, 60% Vertical Stretch, 60% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a ballpoint or stretch needle. Machine wash cold or warm. Machine dry on gentle (low) or hang to dry. Avoid washing with rough items to avoid pilling. Do not bleach or iron. Do not dry clean.

Suitable for shirts, dresses, underwear, skirts, cardigans, scarves, head wraps, pajamas. Can be used for cuffs and bands. Lightweight and breathable with fluid drape.

 

Bamboo French Terry:

270 GSM, 95% Bamboo 5% Spandex, 50% Vertical Stretch, 50% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a ballpoint or stretch needle. Machine wash cold or warm. Machine dry on gentle (low) or hang to dry. Avoid washing with rough items to avoid pilling. Do not bleach or iron. Do not dry clean.

Suitable for shirts, dresses, underwear, skirts, cardigans, scarves, head wraps, sweaters, pajamas. Can be used for cuffs and bands. Midweight and breathable with fluid drape.

 

Bamboo Cotton Spandex Jersey:

230 GSM, 65% Bamboo 30% Cotton 5% Spandex, 60% Vertical Stretch, 60% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a ballpoint or stretch needle. Machine wash cold or warm. Machine dry on gentle (low) or hang to dry. Avoid washing with rough items to avoid pilling. Do not bleach or iron. Do not dry clean.

Suitable for shirts, dresses, underwear, skirts, cardigans, scarves, head wraps, leggings, beanies, bows, joggers, lightweight pullovers, shorts, pajamas . Can be used for cuffs and bands. Midweight with moderate drape.

 

Bamboo Cotton French Terry:

260 GSM, 65% Bamboo 30% Cotton 5% Spandex, 60% Vertical Stretch, 40% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a ballpoint or stretch needle. Machine wash cold or warm. Machine dry on gentle (low) or hang to dry. Avoid washing with rough items to avoid pilling. Do not bleach or iron. Do not dry clean.

Suitable for shirts, cardigans, scarves, head wraps, leggings, beanies, bows, joggers, mediumweight pullovers, shorts, pajamas. Can be used for cuffs and bands. Midweight with moderate drape.

 

Board Short:

160 GSM, 97% Polyester 3% Spandex, 0% Vertical Stretch, 10% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a lightweight universal or microtex needle. Be sure to finish all raw edges. Machine wash cold or warm, tumble dry low or hang to dry. Do not iron or bleach. Do not dry clean.

Suitable for board shorts, scrubs, sun hats. Very limited stretch, use for woven patterns and those that call for board short specifically.

 

Canvas:

250 GSM, 100% Cotton, 0% Stretch, 57" Wide

Use midweight or heavyweight universal needles. Machine wash cold or warm. Tumble dry low or hang to dry. Can be ironed. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean. Be sure to finish all raw edges.

Suitable for overalls, pants, bag making, aprons, oven mitts, shoes, backpacks, coats, table cloths, upholstery, curtains. Structured, minimal drape.

 

Cotton Spandex Jersey:

240 GSM, 95% Cotton 5% Spandex, 60% Vertical Stretch, 50% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a ballpoint or stretch needle. Machine wash cold or warm. Machine dry low or medium. Can be ironed. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean.

Suitable for shirts, dresses, underwear, skirts, cardigans, scarves, head wraps, leggings, leotards, beanies, bows, joggers, lightweight pullovers, shorts, pajamas. Can be used for cuffs and bands. Midweight with moderate drape.

 

Cotton French Terry:

270 GSM, 95% Cotton 5% Spandex, 60% Vertical Stretch, 50% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a ballpoint or stretch needle. Machine wash cold or warm. Machine dry low or medium. Can be ironed. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean.

Suitable for cardigans, dresses, scarves, head wraps, leggings, leotards, beanies, bows, joggers, sweaters, shorts, pajamas. Can be used for cuffs and bands. Midweight with moderate drape.

 

Cotton Waffle:

200 GSM, 98% Cotton 2% Spandex, 60% Vertical Stretch, 60% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a ballpoint or stretch needle. Machine wash cold or warm. Machine dry low or medium. Do not iron or bleach. Do not dry clean.

 

Double Brushed Polyester:

200 GSM, 96% Polyester 4% Spandex, 40% Vertical Stretch, 55% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a ballpoint or stretch needle. Machine wash cold or warm. Machine dry low or medium. Do not iron or bleach. Do not dry clean.

Suitable for leggings, lightweight activewear, cardigans, tops, dresses, skirts, head wraps, joggers, lightweight sweaters, shorts, scarves, beanies, leotards. Can be used for cuffs and bands. Lightweight with moderate drape. Soft touch on both sides of fabric.

 

Double Gauze Cotton Muslin:

110 GSM, 100% Cotton, 0% Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a lightweight universal needle. Machine wash warm or cold. Can be tumble dried or hung to dry. Can be ironed. Do not bleach. Be sure to finish all raw edges.

Suitable for blankets, bibs, apparel patterns that call for woven fabrics. Somewhat sheer. 

 

Flannel:

150 GSM, 100% Cotton, 0% Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a universal needle. Can be machine washed and dried. Be sure to finish all raw edges.

Suitable for blankets, bibs, apparel patterns that call for woven fabric.

 

Linen:

135 GSM, 52% Linen 48% Cotton, 0% Stretch, 53" Wide

Machine was cold or warm, do not overload machine. Can be hand washed. Tumble dry low. Can be ironed while damp. Do not wring. Do not bleach or dry clean. Be sure to finish all raw edges.

comfortable, anti-static and breathable for coat, tops, pants, dresses and skirts.

 

Liverpool / Bullet:

250 GSM, 95% Polyester 5% Spandex, 50% Vertical Stretch, 50% Horizontal Stretch, 58' Wide

Use a ballpoint or stretch needle. Can be machine washed and dried. Avoid overfilling machine or washing with rough objects. Keep away from hook and loop and rough surfaces.

Suitable for bows, bummies, shorts, dresses, leotards, skirts, pants. Moderate drape and textured feel.

 

PUL:

160 GSM, 100% Polyester, 0% Vertical Stretch, 20% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a lightweight ballpoint needle. Machine wash warm or cold. Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry. CPSC certified, food safe. 

Suitable for diapers, bibs, raincoats, table cloths, bags. Use lots of clips when sewing, avoid using pins if possible.

 

Rayon Viscose Jersey:

190 GSM, 95% Rayon 5% Spandex, 70% Vertical Stretch, 70% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a lightweight ballpoint or stretch needle. 

Suitable for dresses, skirts, shirts, cardigans, beanies, pajamas, scarves, head wraps. Can be used for cuffs and bands. Lightweight with fluid drape.

 

Rib Knit:

250 GSM, 95% Cotton 5% Spandex, 30% Vertical Stretch, 50% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a lightweight or mediumweight ballpoint or stretch needle. Can be machine washed on warm or cold, machine dry on low or hang. Do not iron or bleach. Do not dry clean  

Suitable for cardigans, lightweight sweaters, beanies, pajamas, shorts, shirts, dresses, some pants patterns. Can be used for cuffs. Do not use for waistbands on pants.

 

Soft Shell:

310-335 GSM, 92% Polyester 8% Spandex, 0% Vertical Stretch, 10% Horizontal Stretch, 56" Wide

Use microtex needles. Machine wash cold, hang to dry. Do not iron or bleach. Do not dry clean.

Suitable for coats and outerwear, mittens, booties, bags, outdoor blankets. Waterproof and windproof. Minimal drape, very structured.

 

SPF50 Swim:

220 GSM, 88% Polyester 12% Spandex, 40% Vertical Stretch, 70% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a ballpoint or stretch needle.

Suitable for swimsuits, rash guards, water shoes, sun hats, tops, leggings, leotards. Cool touch, fluid drape. Use lots of clips when sewing!

 

Squish Stretch Minky:

330 GSM, 95% Polyester 5% Spandex, 55% Vertical Stretch, 90% Horizontal Stretch, 58" Wide

Use a ballpoint or stretch needle. Machine wash warm or cold. Hang to dry to keep softness. Can be put in dryer if needed. Do not iron or bleach. Do not dry clean. 

Suitable for blankets, cardigans, sweaters, joggers, beanies or toques, leggings. Use lots of clips when sewing!

 

Vinyl / Faux Leather:

0.6MM, 70% PVC 30% Polyester, 0% Stretch, 55" Wide

Hand wipe only. Do not machine wash or dry. Do not iron or bleach. Do not dry clean.

Suitable for bags, bookmarks, upholstery.

 

Woven Cotton:

150 GSM, 100% Cotton, 0% Stretch, 57" Wide

Use a lightweight or mediumweight universal needle. Machine wash warm or cold, dry low or hang. Can be ironed. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean. Be sure to finish all raw edges.

Suitable for bags, curtains, quilting, masks, scrub caps and apparel projects that call for woven fabrics.

 

Woven Stretch Cotton:

10% Vertical Stretch, 40% Horizontal Stretch, 48" Wide

Use a lightweight or mediumweight universal needle. Machine wash warm or cold, dry low or hang. Can be ironed. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean. Be sure to finish all raw edges.

Suitable for apparel patterns that call for woven fabrics such as dress shirts, dresses, skirts, pajamas, pants, shorts, scrubs, scrub caps. Moderate drape.