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From: MaryW
Date: 04-02-2004, 07:45 AM (1 of 2)
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Please respond if you can, thanks. Hello. I was reading your website for a question I have regarding knits. Can you tell me if a plain jersey fabric or a tricot jersey fabric would stretch more? I am taking a class on fabrics and was wondering about this question. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. MaryW
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From: MartySews
Date: 04-03-2004, 04:16 PM (2 of 2)
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In my book "Fabric Sewing Guide by Claire B Shaeffer on page 149, a jersey knit is defined as "...is a single knit with lengthwise ribs on the right side and horizontal rows on the reverse. Gererally soft and drapeable, jerseys have a moderate amount of stretch." On the other hand tricot is defined as "...lightweight knit with lengthwise ribs on the face. Frequently used for lingerie and loungewear, tricot has a moderate stretch." Therefore, it seems that both are similar but have different uses. The book in later pages has an entire section devoted to jerseys and another section on tricot as well as other types of knits. It's too much to post on the forum so I would suggest checking this book out of your local library or purchasing it. I keep mine next to my sewing machine at all times. Hope this answered your question. Happy Stitching! Marty 
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