Knit Fabrics

Bamboo French Terry is a popular choice for sporty and casual clothing, such as tracksuits, and is ideal for exercising in both warm and cool weather. It’s also a beautiful fabric for infant and toddler clothing.

Soft and lightweight yet highly absorbent, this bamboo French Terry features four-way stretch, a smooth, luxurious surface, and a looped back. The result is a breathable, moisture-wicking fabric that is comfortable to wear all year round. Easy to sew and gentle against the skin, it looks as good as it feels.

Composition: 95% Bamboo 5% Spandex

Weight: 260gsm

Width: 160cm

Price per 0.5m: $18.50

Bamboo Lycra is a versatile fabric that’s perfect for everyday clothing and comfortable layering pieces. Ideal for tees, tanks, lightweight cardigans, and sleepwear, it’s also a beautiful choice for bedding such as sheets and pillowcases.

Soft and smooth with a gentle stretch, bamboo Lycra feels delicate against the skin while remaining durable and hardwearing. The natural properties of bamboo help regulate temperature, keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter. With a lovely drape, wrinkle resistance, and moisture-wicking, antimicrobial qualities, this fabric is as practical as it is comfortable to wear.

Composition: 95% Bamboo 5% Lycra

Weight: 240gsm

Width: 150cm

Price per 0.5m: $18.00

Cotton Lycra 180gsm is a soft, lightweight knit fabric made from 95% cotton and 5% lycra, offering comfort, breathability, and four-way stretch with excellent recovery. With more drape than heavier cotton lycra bases, it’s ideal for lighter garments and warm-weather sewing.

Gentle against the skin and suitable for all ages, this fabric is perfect for summer clothing, children’s garments, underwear, and sleepwear. Due to its lighter weight, it may roll more during cutting and sewing, so pressing before cutting and minimising handling can help make sewing easier.

This fabric is ideal for t-shirts, tops, dresses, pyjamas, hoodies, and other drapey knit garments, providing comfort and flexibility for everyday wear.

A versatile addition to any fabric stash, cotton lycra 180gsm combines softness, stretch, and drape.

Composition: 95% Cotton, 5% Lycra
Weight: 180gsm
Width: 150cm
Price per 0.5m: $17.50

Cotton Lycra 240gsm is a durable, mid-to-heavy weight knit fabric made from 95% cotton and 5% lycra, offering comfort, stretch, and excellent recovery. Often considered a workhorse knit, it’s versatile enough for year-round wear and gentle against the skin thanks to its high cotton content.

With four-way stretch and added structure compared to lighter knits, this fabric provides extra support while remaining soft and breathable. It’s particularly well suited to children’s clothing and everyday garments that need durability and flexibility.

This fabric is ideal for leggings, structured skirts, undergarments, leotards, t-shirts, dresses, shorts, harems, baby swaddles, and wraps, offering more support than lighter cotton lycra bases.

A dependable addition to any fabric stash, cotton lycra 240gsm combines comfort, strength, and versatility.

Composition: 95% Cotton, 5% Lycra
Weight: 240gsm
Width: 150cm
Price per 0.5m: $17.50

Cotton Waffle Knit is a soft, textured fabric made from 95% cotton and 5% spandex, offering comfort, stretch, and breathability for a wide range of sewing projects. It features a distinctive waffle (or honeycomb) texture with square grid pockets that help trap warmth while remaining lightweight and absorbent, making it both practical and enjoyable to sew with.

This fabric is ideal for loungewear, tops, dresses, cardigans, pyjamas, baby clothing, blankets, cushions, scarves, and accessories. The natural breathability of cotton combined with gentle stretch provides comfort for everyday wear, while the waffle texture adds depth and visual interest to finished garments. For garment sewing, stabilising horizontal seams such as shoulders or waistlines with clear elastic is recommended to help prevent stretching during wear.

A versatile addition to any fabric stash, cotton waffle knit combines softness, warmth, texture, and comfort.

Composition: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex
Weight: 260gsm
Width: 150cm
Stretch: 100% horizontal, 50% vertical
Price per 0.5m: $19.00

Cotton Rib Knit is a soft, stretchy knit fabric made from 95% cotton and 5% spandex, designed for comfort and flexibility. It features textured vertical ribbing and two-way stretch, allowing it to comfortably stretch and recover, making it both practical and enjoyable to sew with.

Commonly used for neckbands, cuffs, and waistbands on garments, rib knit can also be used on its own for pyjamas, tops, skirts, and dresses. The cotton-rich composition keeps the fabric breathable while the spandex provides shape retention.

A useful addition to any fabric stash, cotton rib knit combines stretch, softness, and versatility.

Composition: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex
Weight: 250gsm
Width: 160cm
Price per 0.5m: $17.50

French Terry is a mid-weight knit fabric made from 95% cotton and 5% spandex, offering comfort, stretch, and warmth without the bulk of fleece. It features a smooth printed surface similar to cotton lycra and a soft looped backing, making it both cosy and breathable.

With four-way stretch and excellent recovery, French terry provides structure while still maintaining a gentle drape. Heavier than jersey but lighter than fleece, it’s perfect for layering and cool-weather garments.

This fabric is ideal for jumpers, hoodies, tracksuits, jackets, shorts, and loungewear, making it a versatile choice for everyday sewing.

A staple addition to any fabric stash, French terry combines softness, stretch, and warmth.

Composition: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex
Weight: 280gsm
Width: 150cm
Price per 0.5m: $17.50

Brushed French Terry (Fleece) is a warm, cotton-based knit fabric made from 100% cotton, designed for comfort and insulation. Unlike traditional French terry with looped backing, this fabric features a soft, brushed fleecy reverse, making it heavier and warmer while still breathable and comfortable to wear.

With limited natural stretch and no added spandex, this fabric provides structure while remaining soft and cosy. Although it has a fleecy finish, it is still a lightweight fleece - not thick like sherpa - making it ideal for everyday winter garments.

This fabric is perfect for jumpers, jackets, hoodies, and tracksuit pants, or any knit garment that benefits from extra warmth.

A cosy addition to any fabric stash, brushed French terry combines warmth, softness, and durability.

Composition: 100% Cotton
Weight: 320gsm
Width: 175cm
Price per 0.5m: $19.00