Everything I know about French Terry: What it is, what it's good for and what it isn't.

Hi everyone, after last week's video it came to my attention that you all might like a little more info on French Terry so I did a little research and came up with some info for you. As always, links are below. Thanks for watching.
PATTERNS FOR LARGE LOOP FRENCH TERRY
Mimi G for Simplicity hoodie (S9636)
simplicity.com/simplicity/s9636
Jalie Danaelle zip front hoodie:
jalie.com/products/4239-danae...
Katerhine Talton for Buttereck (B6863)simplicity.com/butterick/b6863
PATTERNS FOR COTTON SPANDEX FRENCH TERRY
Katherine Tilton for Butterick (B6492)
simplicity.com/butterick/b6492
The sewing workshop Maison top and pants
www.sewingworkshop.com/shop/M...
Style Arc Anderson knit dress
www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-...
Style arc Verity top
www.stylearc.com/shop/pdf-sew...
Style arc Como pants
www.stylearc.com/shop/pdf-sew...
PATTERNS FOR RAYON SPANDEX FRENCH TERRY
Marcy Tilton for Vogue (V1733)
simplicity.com/vogue-patterns...
The sewing workshop Ann's cardigan
www.sewingworkshop.com/shop/A...
Style Arc Simone cardigan
www.stylearc.com/shop/pdf-sew...
Pattern Emporium Chasing butterflies top
patternemporium.com/collectio...
Some places to find these fabrics:
Large Loop Frech Terry
milliedot.com/collections/ame...
iseefabric.com/products/organ...
naturesfabrics.com/products/o...
Cotton spandex French Terry (widely available)
urbankidsfabric.com/collectio...
stonemountainfabric.com/produ...[2421]|content[2457]
www.emmaonesock.com/search?ke...
some cotton some rayon French Terry
www.simplififabric.com/en-us/...

[@andyk4676]

I really appreciate this in depth video. So much valuable information

[@thebigsewalong]

thank you!!

[@cathydiblasi1866]

This cleared up a lot of my confusion over the differences in these products. Extremely helpful! Thank you.

[@thebigsewalong]

my pleasure 🤗 and thank you for watching

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

This is so helpful, especially with regard to some Walmart bundles I've had in the past. You're right, that poly french terry is usually junk fabric - it has its uses, obviously, but I totally agree with you. Love that jacket you made and I'm in love with your top - thanks for the great info - xox

[@thebigsewalong]

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[@tobielurie4582]

This episode was very informative. I use color catchers all the time! One of the best inventions.

[@thebigsewalong]

thank you Tobie, totally in love with those color catchers now

[@judyjones4007]

That was great! My FAVORITE make from years ago was a Tillie & the Buttons Coco tunic with a standup collar (very Audrey Hepburn) in a fuchsia pink. I’ve never been able to find cotton French terry again. Thanks for the resources.

[@thebigsewalong]

I've never made the Coco but it is SO cute and perfect for French Terry!

[@michellestarr8326]

Thanks. This was extremely informative. Also prayers for your father’s recovery.

[@thebigsewalong]

thank you Michelle 🤗

[@sewonsister]

This was really helpful. Thank you!

[@thebigsewalong]

You're welcome 🤗

[@robyn3349]

Dear Gini's Dad, I am sorry to hear you are feeling poorly. I hope you will be recovered very soon! I think your daughter is talented and amazing! And she shares so freely with us! You know that already, of course! Thank you, Gini, for another super video! ❤ 🙏

[@thebigsewalong]

thank you Robyn this was so sweet of you 🤗

[@nancyhilborn885]

Riverside Fabrics had some amazing bamboo cotton french terry that was super soft, very pretty colours and had great drape. They carried matching ribbing too.

[@thebigsewalong]

matching ribbing?! wow thanks for the tip 🤗

[@MsSparky321]

Very informative, especially the pattern suggestions. Many thanks.

[@thebigsewalong]

My pleasure so glad you. found it helpful.🤗

[@gracevaughn8132]

So glad the color catchers worked. I’ve never used them before, seems I should give them a try. I think I’ve been really lucky with fabric purchases as I rarely ever have bleeding. Thanks for the information on French terry! Especially the Rayon type. I don’t think I have never seen the rayon FT in person, that I know of. I have a favorite pair of cozy cotton spandex FT joggers that I wear for warmth at home. They are so comfy!

[@thebigsewalong]

that cotton FT is my fave!

[@NancySchober]

I use color catchers in just about every wash. 😊 This was very informative. I'd love a video on ponte because there seems to be a bazillion kinds. The top you're wearing is lovely.

[@celinamcginnis1787]

+1 on the ponte and the top!

[@redkbikerider]

I would also be interested in knowing about ponte too!

[@thebigsewalong]

thanks Nancy the top is the Jackson T from Helen's closet the fabric is cotton spandex from Emma One Sock. Looks like a few of you would like more info on Ponte so I'll get on that, thanks for the suggestion 🤗

[@suze7268]

Thank you so much for this valuable information on French Terry! Much appreciated. I very much hope that you get to speak to your Dad again soon, and that he heals well & painlessly

[@thebigsewalong]

thank you Suze 🤗

[@jennifercastaneda4098]

Thank you! I learned a lot from this video! Love your style❤❤❤

[@thebigsewalong]

😀😀😀

[@SewMyTime]

I use colour catchers all the time. It is amazing how much colour comes out of garments even after many washes. Glad they worked for you.😊

[@thebigsewalong]

I was blown away!

[@BethS-LA]

Thank you Gini, that was all helpful info. and I love your Katherine Tilton hoodie---such a cute, useful thing :) Best wishes to your Dad to feel better soon.

[@thebigsewalong]

thanks Beth!

[@karenprovost2035]

This primer on French Terry was excellent. This fabric was kind of a mystery to me, never used it before. Your detailed description and uses for each was what I needed. Sorry to hear your dad has been ill, I hope he is feeling better soon and that you can talk to him.❤

[@thebigsewalong]

Thanks Karen!🤗

[@SewMyTime]

French Terry info extremely helpful thank you. I completely agree re the polyester- will never sew with it again as it pills so badly.

[@thebigsewalong]

You are welcome and I'm with you 100% on the poly version!

[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

I loved French Terry from the 1980’s, along with the sweatshirt fleece of 1980’s. It seems like I’m not finding excellent sources for either unless I want to order overseas. You had great examples that cleared up many questions.

[@thebigsewalong]

thanks Cheryl!

[@kristieprice8842]

Thank you for this deep dive into French Terry! I am currently in love with Bamboo French Terry. It is softer and less stiff than Cotton FT and a little more stable than the Rayon FT. After watching your video, I had to check out the loops on the backside. :)

[@thebigsewalong]

I do like the bamboo FT its super cozy and pretty easy to work with too!

[@charlottemccaig578]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope he's doing better and you get to spe as k with him very soon.♥️

[@thebigsewalong]

thank you Charlotte 🤗🤗🤗

[@alanna7782]

This is SO darn helpful, thank you!! Off to shop some terry before all the sales end...

[@thebigsewalong]

😂😂😂

[@8531022]

Okay I’m amazed by color catchers now !

[@thebigsewalong]

seriously! I'd never even considered them before but now...always on hand!

[@kathecameron7984]

Sorry about your dad, hope he's doing better. Thanks for the great tutorial on French Terry! My mother used to make amazing Vogue summer clothes with it. This explains why I never did well with it! I'll be sewing some of her stash with a Tobias konrath top!

[@thebigsewalong]

Thanks so much, he is, in fact doing better and finally home! YES sew your moms stash into to Tobias wardrobe!!

[@janfranklin2114]

Deep dive 👍🏼

[@thebigsewalong]

🤗🤗🤗

[@kaybussjaeger567]

Oh…Hoping your father is going better and you can talk with him soon🥰

[@thebigsewalong]

thank you Kay! 🤗

[@kaybussjaeger567]

Thank you for taking time to explain about different French Terry fabrics. I was just wondering last week what french terry fabric meant. Have you made the style arc anderson knit dress pattern? wondering if it fits loose around body?

[@thebigsewalong]

I have not made the Anderson but if. you look up #saandersonknitdress on instagram you can see quite a few made up and they all look loose, oversized even. Hope that helps 🤗

[@tracie6837]

Great information on french terry! I also have had a disappointing experience with a poly french terry make. I see a lot of french terry blends (poly rayon spandex or poly cotton spandex) and always wonder if they would wear better. Any thoughts on the blends?

[@thebigsewalong]

I think the poly blends are probably a bit better. Poly/cotton seems to be around a bit, I haven't used it but I wouldn't rule it out. I also have seen cotton/rayon blends I think those are probably fine but again, I haven't tried them myself.

[@thebigsewalong]

The rayon/spandex and cotton spandex I have used and have been pretty happy with.