Viscose Jersey Fabric

Viscose Jersey Fabric by the Metre

Viscose jersey fabric combines a soft handle with natural breathability, which explains why it turns up in so many dressmaking projects. This fabric is knitted from viscose fibres, a plant-based material derived from wood pulp, and often blended with a small percentage of elastane for added stretch. You'll find it here as fabric by the metre, ready for dresses, tops, leggings and other garments that need to move with the body. Below we go through the qualities we stock, what they're made for, and how ordering works.

96% Viscose, 4% Elastane: Stretch and Drape Together

Most of our viscose jersey carries a small percentage of elastane, typically 4%, which gives the fabric a gentle two-way stretch. That stretch doesn't fight against the natural drape of viscose, it works with it. You get a fabric that skims the body rather than clinging, which is exactly why designers reach for it when making fitted dresses or wrap tops. Is viscose stretchy on its own? Not really, the drape comes from the fibre itself, but the added elastane gives you the recovery needed for garments worn close to the skin.

Weight and Handle

This viscose jersey sits at roughly 260 grams per square metre, a medium weight that holds its shape without becoming stiff. It's substantial enough for structured tops and dresses, yet fluid enough to fall nicely on a bias-cut skirt. Sew it with a ballpoint needle and a stretch stitch, and you'll avoid skipped stitches or laddering along the seams.

What You Can Make With It

Viscose jersey suits a wide range of garments, and it's a fabric that rewards a bit of experimentation:

• T-shirts and casual tops
• Wrap dresses and A-line dresses
• Leggings with a soft, non-restrictive fit
• Skirts, both fitted and flared
• Loungewear and layering pieces

If you're after something with more textured surface interest, take a look at knitted corduroy jersey fabric, or for evening wear with a bit of sparkle, jersey glitter fabric is worth browsing. Scuba crepe jersey fabric is another option if you want more structure and less drape than viscose offers.

Ordering by the Metre

All viscose jersey in this category is sold by the metre, so you order exactly what your pattern requires, whether that's 1.5 metres for a top or 3 metres for a maxi dress. Buying six metres or more brings you into wholesale pricing, useful for anyone sewing multiples or running a small label. Not sure how the fabric feels or drapes? Order a fabric sample for €0.50 before committing to a larger length, a small cost that saves disappointment later.

Colours and Related Fabrics

We keep a decent range of colours in stock, from classic grey viscose to deeper tones, so you're not limited to one or two shades per season. If you want a heavier brushed alternative for cooler weather, French terry brushed fabric (Isoli) is worth a look, and bamboo jersey fabrics offer another natural-fibre option with a similarly soft handle. For ribbed textures, ottoman rib jersey fabric and rib knit jersey fabric sit alongside our viscose range, while waffle knit jersey fabric adds a different structural dimension for those wanting texture rather than pure drape.

In Short

Viscose jersey fabric gives you a soft, breathable base for dresses, tops and leggings, with just enough stretch to keep things comfortable. Ordering by the metre means you buy exactly what you need, and wholesale pricing from six metres makes it worthwhile for bigger projects. All fabric ships from our warehouse in Tilburg. Browse the full range and order a sample first if you're still deciding.