Sewers on PatternReview.com noted that while the price is attractive, the fabric's thinness and synthetic feel make it a polarizing choice.
“These do not feel like a typical cotton t-shirt blend fabric and are more synthetic feeling. I think they would be fine for a t-shirt, but I already have shirts made from similar material and they are not my preferred tops.” sewing.patternreview.com · 2 years ago If you'd like, I can help you find: for J. Crew-style fabrics. Specific patterns that work well with thin, drapey knits. Current pricing for these fabrics at Nick of Time. 125669
This review covers the "J. Crew" knit fabric samples, which are often sold at a low price point but may not meet the expectations of sewers used to traditional cotton blends. Key Fabric Characteristics Sewers on PatternReview
: While sold as apparel knit, it has a synthetic, silky feel rather than a typical cotton t-shirt texture. Stretch : 200 gram weight : Offers 2-way stretch. 250 gram weight : Offers 4-way stretch. Pros and Cons Very affordable price point Samples provided are very small ( Nice silky hand-feel Not a "standard" cotton feel; potentially too thin for some Good for specific drapey garments May not be suitable for a general fabric "stash" Community Perspective Crew-style fabrics