95% Viscose - 5% Elastane
This Africa Palm viscose jersey fabric is soft, breathable, and lightweight, with an attractive and vibrant African-style print. This fabric is ideal for making a variety of women’s clothing such as dresses, blouses, and skirts. Composed of 95% viscose and 5% elastane, it offers exceptional drape and great adaptability to all types of curves, keeping perfectly cool in summer. Additionally, it’s still versatile enough for more flexible garments. With its soft drape and comfort, this Africa Palm viscose jersey fabric is the ideal choice for your sewing projects. It is bi-stretch, very light, and has a fine and pleasant feel, perfect for hot summer days. Thanks to its natural cellulose fibers, it is also very pleasant to the skin. Additionally, it is certified by the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. Viscose jersey fabric works best with a jersey or stretch needle. Whether you are making comfortable garments or a stylish dress, this fabric is your best choice. Explore the sewing pattern magazines by Katia Fabrics and the PDF patterns available at Katia.com and find the perfect design that complements this fabric and brings your projects to life with style and comfort.
Jersey needle, SUK ballpoint/ thickness: 70/80. Sew with low tension in the top thread of the sewing machine and a small stitch so that, when you pull the seams, the backstitch does not break. Avoid pulling the fabric when sewing so that the seams do not stretch. If you have an overlock machine, ideal for all types of seam, adjust the differential feed until you see that the fabric is not pulling. Hem with a twin jersey needle. Steam or wash before cutting and sewing.