Jersey is a great material!
This is probably ....next to leather, my favorite fabric to construct garments with. It can come in a variety of styles and patterns, even some surprising ones at times.
Jersey fabric will stretch with movement, and with the shape of the body. This gives your garment an easy fit, and makes it
very comfortable to wear.
When you shop for your jersey, you may find different weights.
I suggest you use medium-weight to lightweight jersey for shirts.
Some jersey will stretch more than others, especially if it is a Lycra mix (for example, 80% cotton and 20% Lycra) instead of a 100% cotton jersey.
If you have never sewn with jersey before, I would use medium weight 100% cotton jersey. Lighter-weight and Lycra-mix jerseys will be slightly more difficult to cut and sew. These types of jersey do make the drape of the garment look nice, but may be a bit too ambitious for your first try.
Give my favorite textile a try and let me know what you think, and most of all Keep Designing!