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Designed for dressmakers seeking comfort and style, this Minerva Core Range cotton jersey is perfect for creating soft, everyday garments like T-shirts, dresses, and loungewear. Its primary benefit lies in the ideal blend of 95% cotton for breathability and 5% elastane for excellent stretch and recovery, making it highly forgiving and comfortable to wear. A minor caveat is that because it is a lightweight to medium-weight stretch knit, it requires a ballpoint needle and appropriate sewing tension to prevent skipped stitches or puckering during construction.
| Model Part Number | NT-18489-014 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Minerva Core Range |
Yes, it is OEKO-TEX certified, meaning it is tested to be free from harmful substances and is safe for sensitive skin.
Like most cotton-based knits, it is recommended to pre-wash the fabric according to care instructions before cutting to account for minimal shrinkage.
It is highly recommended to use a ballpoint or jersey needle to prevent the needle from piercing and snapping the fabric fibers.
All fabric is cut from the roll as one continuous piece based on the total meterage ordered.
The fabric has a weight of 200 gsm, classifying it as a medium-weight stretch knit.
It is yarn-dyed, meaning the colors are woven into the fabric itself, offering better longevity and a higher-quality finish than printed alternatives.
Switch to a new ballpoint or jersey needle and ensure you are using a stretch-appropriate stitch setting on your machine.
Reduce the presser foot pressure if your machine allows, or use a walking foot to feed the fabric layers evenly.
Use a light starch spray on the edges or use stay-tape/stabilizer to keep the fabric flat while sewing.
To achieve the best results, use a stretch needle (often called a ballpoint or jersey needle) to avoid damaging the fibers. Because this is a knit fabric, avoid pulling or stretching the material through your machine; instead, let the feed dogs guide it gently. If your machine allows it, use a slight zigzag stitch or a dedicated lightning bolt stretch stitch to ensure your seams remain flexible.
For care, pre-wash the fabric before sewing to account for any initial shrinkage. Always wash at 30 degrees using a mild detergent and avoid high-heat tumble drying, which can degrade the elastane fibers over time. For storage, fold your fabric rather than hanging it to prevent the knit from stretching out of shape.
