100% Cotton Poplin - Black Forest Check
Price is per HALF metre. 1 unit = 0.5metres. For 1.5metres, add 3 units.
All cut length orders are sent as one continuous length.
Order a sample of this fabric first to make sure it's exactly what you expect.
Specifications:
Weight: Light
GSM: 110
Composition: Cotton
Width: 164cm / 64.6inch
Length pattern repeat: 7cm / 2.8inch
Width pattern repeat: 7cm / 2.8inch
Colour:
Shades: This madras-style, checked, shirt-weight, cotton fabric is woven with a complementary palette of chocolate brown and rich, purple, black-cherry mauve hues set amidst fresh white, the cream to the cake!
Design: A traditional madras-inspired check, woven into a smooth cotton poplin base. The interplay of colour across the check creates gentle rhythm and visual interest, while the fine poplin weave keeps the fabric feeling light, clean, and contemporary.
Overall: Classic madras style checked cotton poplin in a delicious colour combination to take you all through the year.
Properties:
Texture: Smooth and lightly crisp to the touch, with the clean finish typical of cotton poplin, offering breathability and everyday comfort.
Handle: Stable and easy to work with, this fabric cuts and sews beautifully, making it ideal for both beginner and experienced makers.
Drape: A soft, controlled drape that holds shape well, perfect for garments requiring structure with a relaxed feel.
Garment Suggestions:
Types: Perfect for timeless, wearable pieces, this cotton poplin is ideally suited to classic shirts and blouses, shirt dresses, summer dresses, tunics, and relaxed skirts. Its breathable handle and stable structure also make it a great choice for lightweight trousers, co-ords, and casual layering pieces, where comfort and crisp detail are equally important.
Patterns: We would suggest patterns such as the Arya Pleat Dress, the Charlie Caftan, the Elodie Dress, the Fender Smock, the Fleetwood Frock, the Fran Pajama, the Jenna Shirt, the Joti Duster Jacket and the Megan Nielsen Protea.
Other Uses:
Accessories: Perfect for scarves, neckerchiefs, fabric headbands, scrunchies, lightweight tote bags, and soft make-up bags.
Furnishings: Ideal for delicate soft furnishings such as cushion covers, curtain panels, lampshades, and table linens where a lighter drape is desired.
Upcycling: Use offcuts for patchwork projects, quilt blocks, bunting, gift wrap, lavender bags, or to refresh and embellish existing garments.
Ladies Dressmaking Fabrics
Sourced from a UK based supplier who specialises in ladieswear fabrics, both deadstock and regular stock items. Supplying with mainly natural fibres both woven & knitted styles, offering a range of printed designs on cotton lawn, lyocell, viscose & more.
In this collection you will find Liberty & Liberty Style prints, as well as intricately detailed designs, some of which are re-stockable.
