Viscose Jersey Knit – Black with Metallic Silver Foil Stretch Fabric

Black jersey is the most useful fabric in a dressmaker’s stash, and the silver foil turns it into the one you’ll save for best. The metallic print catches the light as you move, so it looks sleek by day and properly glamorous after dark. It’s the quickest way to make a simple pattern look like a party outfit.

At 200gsm it’s a mid-weight jersey, soft and flexible, with enough body to hold a shape and enough stretch to follow yours. The luxurious feel comes from the viscose, and the foil gives it a dynamic, modern look. The wide width leaves plenty of room to cut, which suits long dresses, wraps and wide-leg lounge pants.

What to make

• Dresses: statement wrap dresses, T-shirt dresses and fitted party dresses
• Tops and tunics: stylish tees, cowl necks and long-sleeve tops
• Bottoms: leggings and relaxed, chic lounge pants
• Loungewear: glamorous sets for evenings in
• Children’s clothes: party dresses, tops and leggings

OEKO-TEX certified

This fabric is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, so it has been independently tested and found free from harmful substances, which is reassuring for children’s clothes and sensitive skin.

For winter events, too

Black and silver is a Christmas and New Year classic. Wear it with tights and a tailored jacket or a cosy cardigan.

Sewing tips

• Wash gently before cutting, as viscose jersey can shrink
• Use a ballpoint or stretch needle and a stretch or narrow zigzag stitch
• Don’t pull the fabric as you sew, so the seams stay flat
• Press on the reverse, on a low heat, with a pressing cloth, and keep the iron off the foil
• Hang finished garments to rest for a day before hemming, as jersey can drop

• Width: 150cm/60" (approx)
• Weight: 200gsm
• Composition: Viscose 96% and 4% Elastane
• Fabric Type: Viscose jersey, foil print
• Certification: OEKO-TEX Standard 100
• Colour: Black

✔Machine washable at 30°C, on a gentle cycle
✔Wash inside out with similar dark colours, to protect the foil
✔Do not use bleach
✔Do not tumble dry
✔Dry flat or line dry in the shade, to keep the shape
✔Iron on a low heat, on the reverse, never directly on the foil
✔Always test a small sample first to check your preferred washing method

This fabric is OEKO-TEX® certified, meaning it has been independently tested and verified to be free from harmful substances. Every component of the fabric — threads, dyes, trims and fastenings — meets strict human-ecological requirements, making it safer for you, your family and the planet. OEKO-TEX® certification is one of the world's most trusted standards for textile safety, giving you complete confidence in what you're making and wearing.