Knit Fabric – Simba Print Limited Edition | Atelier 27

Designed by independent studio Atelier 27, this knit fabric features the Simba leopard print in warm chocolate and caramel tones set against a beige background. The knit construction provides comfortable stretch and soft structure, making it well suited for garment sewing.

Carefully produced with attention to fiber and finish, this medium-weight knit offers flexibility and ease of movement while maintaining enough body for structured knit garments. It is comfortable to sew and suitable for a range of everyday pieces.

This is a Limited Edition design — produced in a single small run in France and never reprinted once sold out. When this bolt is gone, it is gone for good.

Composition: 96% polyester, 4% elastane. Certification: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

Best uses: Cardigans, sweaters, knit dresses, and skirts.

Care: Machine wash cold, do not tumble dry, iron at low temperature if needed.

Sold by the half yard.

✂️ Fabric Details

Design: Simba leopard print
Colorway: Chocolate and caramel on a beige background
Composition: 96% polyester, 4% elastane
Weight: 190 g/m²
Width: 145 cm
Opacity: Opaque
Certification: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
Designed and printed in: France

🪡 Sewing Tips

Use a stretch or ballpoint needle and consider a walking foot to help feed the knit evenly. Test stitch length and tension on a scrap before sewing. Prewash before cutting to allow for any shrinkage and to relax the knit.

🧺 Care Instructions

Machine wash cold. Turn finished garments inside out before washing to help protect the fabric and extend garment life. Do not tumble dry. Iron at a low temperature if needed.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What can I sew with this fabric?

Cardigans, sweaters, knit dresses, and skirts. The chocolate-and-caramel leopard reads as a neutral and pairs with almost everything.

How much fabric do I need for a dress or blouse?

Fabric is sold by the half yard, cut in one continuous piece. A fitted top typically takes 2–3 half-yard units, a blouse or shirt 3–4, and a midi dress 5–6 — order 4 units for 2 continuous yards.

Will it shrink?

A little — even though polyester and elastane fibers themselves are dimensionally stable, the knit loop structure can settle and tighten up on first wash, independent of the fiber. That's usually a modest 2–5%, but it's why we recommend pre-washing before cutting — that way your fabric is already in the state it'll be worn in, and your finished garment keeps the fit you're expecting.

Is it see-through?

No — at 190 g/m² it is opaque; unlined garments are fine.

What needle and thread should I use?

A stretch or ballpoint needle (75/11–80/12) with all-purpose polyester thread. Use a narrow zigzag or stretch stitch, and test on a scrap first.

Is it really limited edition?

Yes — Atelier 27 prints each design in a single small run in France and never reprints it. When our bolt sells out, this print is gone for good. We stock it here in the US, so there are no import shipping, tariff, or customs processing fees.