SWIRLY ILLUSION – LITTLE JOHNNY COTTON JERSEY – 95% COTTON / 5% ELASTANE – 148cm WIDE

An absolutely show-stopping cotton jersey from Little Johnny, covered in intensely colourful swirling lines that create an incredible optical illusion effect.

The design is made up of flowing, irregular concentric bands in vivid greens, blues, pinks, purples, yellows, reds, turquoise and black. The lines twist, ripple and curve around one another, creating pools and contours of colour that almost appear to move as you look at them.

Bold, psychedelic and impossible to ignore, this is one for anyone who loves colour and wants their handmade clothing to make a statement. The cotton-rich jersey construction gives it softness and comfort, while the added elastane provides useful stretch and recovery for fitted and everyday garments.

Fabric Details

Construction: Printed Cotton Jersey

Width: approx. 148cm / 58 inches

Handle: Soft, smooth and comfortable

Drape: Soft fluid jersey drape

Stretch: Yes

Composition: 95% Cotton / 5% Elastane

Manufacturer: Little Johnny

Design: Swirly Illusion

Colourways:

• Multicoloured

Estimated GSM: approx. 205gsm – MEDIUMWEIGHT

From our weight guide:

Fabrics in this weight range have a little more substance while remaining soft and flexible. This mediumweight cotton jersey offers a useful balance of comfort, stretch and coverage, making it particularly versatile for everyday stretch garments.

Sold as: 1 metre piece

If more than one piece is ordered, fabric will be supplied as a continuous length wherever possible.

See It In Motion

We've added photos and video clips from our live sale so you can see the incredible colours, optical illusion design, print scale, stretch and fabric movement in real lighting.

Suggested Uses

• T-shirts

• Tops

• Dresses

• Skirts

• Leggings

• Children's clothing

• Lounge sets

• Pyjamas

• Tunics

• Stretch dresses

• Headbands

• Snoods

• Accessories

• Statement garments

• Colourful everyday clothing

The combination of soft cotton, elastane stretch and mediumweight jersey construction makes this a versatile choice for comfortable clothing while the extraordinary print is perfect for projects designed to stand out.

Sewing & Care Notes

• Pre-wash before sewing

• Machine wash at 30°C

• Wash with similar colours

• Cool to medium iron

• Ballpoint or stretch needle recommended

• Polyester or stretch thread recommended

• Use a stretch stitch or narrow zigzag on a standard sewing machine

• Overlocker suitable if available

• Avoid stretching the fabric while sewing

• Cotton may shrink slightly on first wash

New To Cotton Jersey?

Cotton jersey is a soft knitted fabric commonly used for comfortable everyday clothing.

Unlike woven cotton, jersey naturally stretches because of its knitted construction. The addition of elastane gives this fabric extra stretch and helps it recover its original shape after being stretched.

With 95% cotton and 5% elastane, it combines the breathable, comfortable feel of cotton with the flexibility needed for garments such as T-shirts, dresses, leggings and children's clothing.

Have a look at our Fabrics Explained page where we break down fabric types and weights in plain English.