Knit Fabric

Guides to knit fabrics for garments: jersey, French terry, fleece and rib, and how to sew them on a home machine.

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French Terry vs Fleece: Which for Your Hoodie?

French terry and sweatshirt fleece start as the same knit. One step changes how warm, heavy, and durable your hoodie will be. Here is how to choose.

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Techniques

How to Sew Knits Without a Serger

Sew T-shirts and hoodies on a regular sewing machine: the right needle, a stretch stitch, careful feeding and three ways to hem knits without a coverstitch.

9 min read