WALKING ON THE WILDSIDE – POPPY EUROPE COTTON JERSEY FABRIC – 146cm WIDE

A fabulous digitally printed cotton elastane jersey fabric from Poppy Europe's Walking on the Wildside collection.

Featuring playful prowling big cats filled with pink, cream and burgundy leopard spots across a rich mustard background, this bold jersey is packed with colour, personality and wild style.

The quirky leopard-inspired cats create a fun contemporary animal print that is perfect for statement clothing, children's wear and comfortable everyday garments.

With a substantial medium-heavy weight, soft jersey handle and added stretch, this fabric is ideal for projects where you want comfort and movement with a little more body and structure.

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Fabric Details

Construction: Printed Cotton Elastane Jersey Fabric

Width: approx. 146cm / 57 inches

Handle: Soft substantial jersey handle

Drape: Soft drape with body and movement

Stretch: Stretch jersey

Composition: Cotton with Elastane

Collection: Walking on the Wildside

Manufacturer: Poppy Europe

Certification: OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Colourways:

• Mustard Wild Cats (MWC)

Estimated GSM: approx. 243gsm – MEDIUM/HEAVYWEIGHT

From our weight guide:

Fabrics in this weight range offer more body and substance while still retaining the comfort, stretch and movement expected from jersey. They are ideal for dresses, tops, leggings, joggers, children's clothing and relaxed garments where you want a soft stretch fabric with a more substantial feel.

Sold as: 1 metre piece

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

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See It In Motion

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

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Suggested Uses

• Dresses

• Jersey dresses

• Tops

• T-shirts

• Tunics

• Leggings

• Joggers

• Sweatshirt-style tops

• Children's clothing

• Children's dresses

• Lounge sets

• Pyjama bottoms

• Headbands

• Beanies

• Infinity scarves

• Comfortable everyday clothing

• Statement garments

• Animal print sewing projects

The substantial cotton elastane jersey construction makes this fabric a brilliant choice for comfortable garments where you want softness, stretch, movement and a little extra body.

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Sewing & Care Notes

• Pre-wash before sewing

• Machine wash at 30°C

• Cool to medium iron

• Use a stretch or jersey needle

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

• An overlocker can be used for seams and finishing

• Avoid stretching the fabric while sewing

• Cotton jersey may shrink slightly on the first wash

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New To Cotton Elastane Jersey?

Cotton elastane jersey is a soft knitted fabric combining the comfort and breathability of cotton with added elastane for stretch and recovery.

Unlike woven cotton, jersey is constructed using knitted loops, giving the fabric movement and flexibility. The addition of elastane helps the fabric stretch and return towards its original shape, making it particularly popular for comfortable fitted and everyday garments.

Heavier cotton elastane jerseys offer more body and coverage than lightweight T-shirt jersey, making them a great option for garments where you want comfort, stretch and a more substantial feel.

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

 

Collections

Cotton Jersey, Jersey Fabrics, Stretch Fabrics, Animal Print Fabrics, Dressmaking Fabrics, Children's Fabrics, Poppy Europe Fabrics, VIP Early Access