3 February 2025

How to make jersey yarn

How to make your own jersey yarn

Making your own jersey yarn is so quick and easy! This is a great trick to know if you’re making a sewing pattern that features a drawstring – such as the waistband of the Cece joggers or sweat shorts, the hood of the Stella hoodie in my book Stretch, the Jaimie pyjama bottoms, Tabitha T shirt dress in my book Make It Simple... and more!

Plus size model wears colour block raglan sleeve sweatshirt and joggers

Read on for what you need to make your own jersey yarn and how to make it – with video tutorial.