French terry is a great fabric to sew and wear, and it comes in lots of weights and fibers. Learn how to sew French terry fabric and how to care for it.
What is French Terry?
French terry is a knit fabric and not a woven fabric. The front of the fabric is a single knit jersey.
What is the difference between French Terry and Fleece?
Polar fleece is 100% polyester. Both sides are a fuzzy and almost have a brushed look. It is very warm and holds in heat.
How do you wash French Terry?
Follow the directions for care for the fabric. I like to wash my fabric the way I would wash it after wearing it.
– Use a ballpoint sewing machine needle. – Use a stretch stitch. – Don’t push or pull the fabric when sewing.