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The Minerva Core Range Medium Loop Back French Terry is a versatile, high-quality fabric designed for sewists of all levels looking to create comfortable, durable loungewear or casual apparel. Its primary benefit lies in the ideal 280gsm weight and elastane content, which provides both warmth and excellent shape recovery for garments like hoodies and joggers. While it is perfect for everyday wear, users should note that the medium-weight loop back structure is best suited for transitional weather rather than extreme cold, and it requires careful handling during cutting to accommodate its inherent stretch.
| Model Part Number | MT-8985-401 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Minerva Core Range |
Yes, it is a stable knit that is much easier to handle than lighter, slinkier jerseys, making it great for learning to sew with stretch fabrics.
As a knit fabric, it will not fray like a woven, but it may roll slightly at the edges when cut.
While it has good stretch, it is thicker and less compression-focused than typical athletic leggings, making it better suited for loungewear or casual joggers.
The fabric is available by the metre and is cut as one continuous piece for orders of more than one metre.
Use a high-quality polyester thread, which offers the slight amount of give needed for knit garment seams.
Ensure you are using a new ballpoint or stretch-specific needle suited for jersey fabrics.
Reduce the presser foot pressure or use a walking foot to avoid stretching the fabric while feeding it through the machine.
This is common with new loop back fabric; wash separately for the first cycle or use a lint roller.
To prepare the fabric, it is highly recommended to pre-wash it at 40 degrees, as cotton blends may experience minor shrinkage during the first cycle. Always dry your fabric in a way that respects its shape—line drying or a low-heat tumble dry is preferred to maintain the elastane's elasticity.
When sewing, use a walking foot if possible to prevent the fabric from being stretched by the feed dogs during stitching. A zigzag stitch or a serger is recommended for all seams to allow for the natural movement of the fabric without snapping the threads. Store the fabric rolled rather than folded for long periods to prevent permanent creasing along the fold lines.
