TIPS & TRICKS

1 WHAT IS A BRETON STRIPE?

Traditionally speaking, a true Breton stripe hails from the Brittany (or Bretagne) region of Northern France, and should consist of horizontal lines in navy blue and white. These days, however, the term is used to describe an array of different colours and styles of stripe – but almost always it's made from jersey or another knit fabric.

2 STRETCH FACTOR

To determine the stretch of your fabric, first