Raglan Sweater KJELLA | PDF Sewing Pattern

Sweatshirt fabric is a soft, somewhat thicker fabric that is usually slightly brushed on the inside – which makes it feel nice and warm and cosy.

It is elastic or at least slightly stretchy, which makes it super comfortable. That is exactly why it is so popular for cosy clothing.

Depending on the type, it comes as French terry (with loops on the inside) or as brushed sweatshirt fabric (really fluffy on the inside).

Sweatshirt fabric is usually easy to sew; it hardly curls and is nice and stable.

It is perfect for hoodies, joggers, jumpers or comfy dresses.

In short: cosy, warm and the perfect fabric for relaxed feel-good pieces.

Knit fabric is a soft, often somewhat thicker fabric with a typical knitted structure – similar to a knitted jumper. It is elastic, cosy and feels really snug on the skin.

Depending on the type, knit fabric can be fine and light or nicely chunky and warm. The surface is often slightly textured and instantly gives your make a casual look.

It is usually easy to handle when sewing but can stretch a little – so work calmly and without pulling. Perfect for cardigans, jumpers, dresses or comfy trousers.

In short: soft, warm and ideal for cosy favourite pieces.

Knitted fabric is an elastic fabric created by a special knitting technique. This makes it stretchy and lets it move easily with you – so it is super comfortable. Knitted fabric is sometimes also simply called "knit fabric".

Unlike woven fabric, knitted fabric is rather soft and flexible, often also somewhat thicker or more voluminous, depending on the type. The surface can look very different: smooth, fine or slightly textured.

Knitted fabric is usually easy to sew because it is easy to work with and does not fray quickly. Perfect for comfortable clothing such as T-shirts, dresses, leggings or light jackets.

In short: stretchy, cosy and made for everything that should fit comfortably.

Romanit jersey is a somewhat thicker, stable jersey fabric that is super comfortable to wear. It is elastic but not as “floppy” as regular jersey – more structured and nicely smooth. As a result, it drapes softly without clinging to every little curve.

The fabric usually feels cool and soft on the skin and hardly creases. So it is perfect for comfortable yet smart clothing such as dresses, skirts, blazers or trousers. Romanit jersey is pretty relaxed to sew because it does not curl as much.

In short: as comfy as jersey, but a bit smarter and neater in look.

Quilted fabric is a fabric made of several layers that are stitched together. It usually has a firm fabric on the outside and a warm filling on the inside – for example fleece or wadding.

Its padded look with the visible quilting seams, which give the fabric its structure, is typical. This makes it nicely voluminous and really warm.

Depending on the type, quilted fabric can be light or somewhat heavier, but it always insulates well. So it is perfect for cooler days.

It sometimes takes a bit more patience to sew because it is thicker and has several layers. In return, you get a very stable result.

Quilted fabric is ideal for jackets, gilets, bags or warm accessories.

In short: warm, padded and perfect for cosy outdoor pieces.

Ribbing fabric is a very elastic, usually ribbed fabric that stretches a lot and then springs back into shape. It feels soft and fits snugly – perfect for finishing edges.

Its high stretch is typical, which is why it is often used for sleeve cuffs, hem bands and necklines.

But: you can also sew entire garments from ribbing fabric! Thanks to the strong stretch, everything fits close to the body and is super comfy – ideal for fitted tops, baby trousers or even beanies.

When sewing, you need stretch stitches so that everything stays nice and stretchy.

In short: super stretchy, comfy and not just for cuffs, but also for whole favourite pieces.