French Terry | Colette by Nerida Hansen | Petrol

French Terry | Colette by Nerida Hansen | Petrol

• Composition: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex
  
• Width: 148 cm / 58 "
• Weight: 230 gsm - 6.78 oz.
• Oeko-Tex Certified

Quantity: 1 = 0.50 meter / 1 = 0.54 yard

Colette in Petrol by Nerida Hansen features expressive painterly florals in vibrant pinks, corals, lilacs, and deep greens layered over a saturated teal-petrol background. The contrast is striking yet wearable, making it perfect for modern, artistic garments.

This cotton spandex French terry offers a smooth knit face with a soft looped back. It provides comfortable stretch, breathable warmth, and excellent recovery — ideal for garments that need both structure and movement.

Soft against the skin and easy to sew, this designer knit is perfect for elevated everyday wear.

Sewing Ideas

Perfect for sewing:

• Sweatshirts
• Hoodies
• Joggers
• Lounge sets
• Children’s wear
• Casual dresses
• Lightweight knit jackets

Sewing Recommendations

• Use a stretch or ballpoint needle
• Polyester thread recommended
• Serger or zigzag stitch for seams
• Prewash to prevent shrinkage
• Topstitch with stretch stitch or coverstitch

Care Instructions

Machine wash cold
Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry
Do not bleach
Press on low heat

We recommend that you pre-wash your fabric the way you are going to wash your finished garment. 

Due to the different color variations of each monitor and mobile device, we cannot guarantee the color will exactly match what you see online.

Looking for a sewing pattern? Browse our PDF sewing patterns for inspiration!

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