60in Rayon Spandex Jersey Knit Fabric by the Yard - Soft 4-Way Stretch

In this review the focus is a practical, wearable knit: a 60in wide, 95% rayon 5% spandex jersey fabric that aims to combine softness, breathability and stretch for home sewing projects. The single biggest reason to buy is the fabric's balance of smooth drape and reliable elasticity, which makes it suitable for garments that need a comfortable close fit without losing shape. The reviewer found it especially good for apparel and maternity pieces where a flowing silhouette and recovery matter.

Key Features

• Blend and feel: The 95% rayon and 5% spandex mix delivers a very smooth, silky hand and soft breathable comfort ideal for next-to-skin wear.
• Weight and opacity: At about 200 gsm the fabric has medium-to-heavy weight that reduces transparency compared with lighter jerseys, helping for dresses and tops that need coverage.
• Stretch performance: The 4-way stretch gives generous widthwise elasticity and modest lengthwise give, making the material forgiving for fitted garments and comfortable movement.
• Width for cutting: The 58-60 in width provides ample yardage across the full roll for multi-piece garments and eliminates many seam joins in wider projects.
• Careability: The fabric tolerates low-temperature ironing and gentle machine wash if handled carefully, which helps retain the fabric's soft hand and stretch recovery.
• Versatility: Its drape and weight suit T-shirts, jumpsuits, maternity wear, loungewear, head accessories and soft home decorations like pillows.

Who It's For

This fabric is well suited to sewists making comfortable everyday wardrobe pieces: T-shirts, stylish jumpsuits, dresses, pajamas and maternity garments that benefit from both drape and stretch. The soft, breathable rayon content also makes it a good pick for warm climates or layered outfits where moisture absorption and comfort matter.

It may be less ideal for projects that require heavy structure, crisp tailoring or a denim look, or for makers who need absolute color-match certainty from small-screen photos; customers have reported mixed feedback on color accuracy and appearance under different lighting.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Soft, silky feel from the high rayon content makes garments comfortable against skin.
• Reliable elasticity from spandex provides shape retention and easy movement.
• Medium-heavy 200 gsm weight reduces see-through issues and gives good drape with some body.
• Wide 58-60 in width simplifies cutting larger pieces and reduces seams.

Cons

• Color appearance can vary by monitor or lighting, so exact shade may differ from images.
• Not suited for highly structured or denim-style projects where stiff fabric is required.

Specifications

Our Verdict

This rayon spandex jersey is a reliable, value-oriented fabric for sewists who want a soft, breathable knit with good drape and stretch recovery. It excels for casual and maternity garments, accessories and soft home projects, offering enough weight to limit transparency while remaining easy to sew and wear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this fabric see-through?
The 200 gsm medium weight reduces transparency compared with lighter jerseys, though very light colors may still show some opacity differences.

Will it hold its shape after washing?
With gentle washing and low-temperature ironing the 5% spandex helps the fabric retain shape and recover well from wear.

Is it good for maternity clothing?
Yes; the combination of soft rayon drape and 4-way stretch makes it comfortable for maternity dresses and tops that need flexible fit.