French Terry fabrics, also known as light sweatshirt fabric, are a staple in the world of sewing. Valued for their softness, durability, and versatility, they stand out with their unique texture: one smooth side and one side with soft loops. This fabric, slightly thick and naturally absorbent, keeps you cool while ensuring optimal comfort. Whether you are a sewing enthusiast or an experienced maker, French Terry is ideal for making outfits that are casual, stylish, and pleasant to wear all year round.
What are French Terry fabrics?
French Terry is a type of knit mainly made from cotton, sometimes enriched with elastane or lycra to provide more stretch. Its structure with loops on the back and smooth on the front makes it immediately recognizable. Thinner than fleece, it still retains good absorbency and ideal breathability, especially for garments worn in spring, summer, or mid-season.
Advantages of French Terry fabric
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Comfortable: its softness is pleasant on the skin, even for sensitive skin.
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Breathable and absorbent: it regulates body temperature and wicks away moisture.
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Durable: it withstands frequent washing without losing its shape.
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Wrinkle-resistant: it keeps a neat appearance effortlessly.
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Versatile: suitable for clothing, accessories, and creative projects alike.
Many uses for all sewing desires
French Terry fabric by the meter offers you great freedom of creation. Thanks to its suppleness and excellent hold, it is suitable for everyday wear as well as sportswear or loungewear.
Ideal for casual clothing
French Terry is perfect for creating comfortable, stylish, and durable pieces such as:
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Light sweatshirts, with or without hoods
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T-shirts with long or short sleeves
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Jogging pants for adults and children
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Sports or lounge shorts
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Casual dresses and comfortable skirts
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Stretchy and soft leggings
For soft and practical accessories
This fabric is also ideal for making practical and trendy accessories:
Get inspired for your next creations
French Terry allows you to personalize your outfits according to your style. Here are some project ideas to make:
Sewing ideas with French Terry fabric
- A personalized hooded sweatshirt with embroidery or a printed design
- A trendy jogging pant, to wear daily or for your sports sessions
- A comfortable and elegant loungewear dress, perfect for home or weekends
- A coordinated sports set, breathable and stylish
- A casual top to pair with jeans or a skirt
- Matching outfits for children and babies
Also ideal for creative projects
French Terry is also widely used for modern patchwork or zero-waste sewing projects. By combining different solid colors (such as blue, mint green, pink, off-white, yellow) or printed patterns (animals, stripes, graphic shapes), you can create unique and original pieces.
French Terry fabric within everyone's reach
Available in fabric cuts by the meter, our collection of French Terry fabrics meets all your sewing desires, whether basic or creative. Whether you want to make a full outfit or just an accessory, you will find a variety of textures, colors, and patterns to bring your ideas to life.
A fabric suitable for all seasons
Thanks to its moderate thickness and breathability, French Terry is easy to wear all year round:
- In winter, under a jacket or as a middle layer
- In autumn, for cool days
- In spring, as the main garment
- Even in summer, in a light version or shorts
Discover our collection of French Terry fabrics
Do you want to create comfortable, stylish, and durable clothing?
Explore our collection of French Terry fabrics by the meter and make pieces suited to your style and all seasons.
Express your creativity with a fabric that is both practical, contemporary, and pleasant to work with. With French Terry, your sewing projects take on a whole new dimension.
