BLACK COTTON DRILL FABRIC – 100% COTTON – 153cm WIDE

A versatile black cotton drill fabric featuring a classic diagonal twill weave, giving it a durable construction with a smooth, practical finish.

Cotton drill is known for its strength, stability and ability to withstand everyday wear, making it an excellent choice for both clothing and practical sewing projects.

This fabric has a fine diagonal weave visible across its surface, giving the black colour a subtle texture rather than a completely flat appearance.

With its medium-heavyweight construction, this cotton drill offers a good balance of structure and flexibility, making it suitable for trousers, jackets, workwear, bags, aprons and a wide variety of other sewing projects.

The classic black colouring makes it particularly versatile, working equally well for everyday clothing, uniforms, costumes and accessories.

Fabric Details

Construction: Cotton Drill – Twill Weave

Width: approx. 153cm / 60 inches

Handle: Firm, smooth, durable cotton

Drape: Structured drape with some flexibility

Stretch: None expected from the woven construction

Composition: 100% Cotton

Design: Plain Black

Colourways:

• Black

Estimated GSM: approx. 264gsm – MEDIUM-HEAVYWEIGHT

From our weight guide:

Fabrics in this weight range offer excellent durability, structure and stability while remaining flexible enough for comfortable clothing and practical sewing projects.

Cotton drill is particularly popular for garments requiring strength and shape, including trousers, jackets, overalls and workwear.

Sold as: 1 metre piece

If more than one piece is ordered, fabric will be supplied as a continuous length wherever possible.

See It In Motion

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Suggested Uses

• Trousers

• Cargo trousers

• Shorts

• Skirts

• Pinafore dresses

• Dungarees

• Overalls

• Jackets

• Utility jackets

• Workwear

• Uniforms

• Aprons

• Tool rolls

• Tote bags

• Shopping bags

• Backpacks

• Cushion covers

• Storage baskets

• Craft projects

• Costume making

• Home accessories

The durable twill construction makes this fabric particularly useful for projects where strength, structure and everyday practicality are important.

Sewing & Care Notes

• Pre-wash before sewing

• Machine wash at 30–40°C

• Wash dark colours separately initially

• Medium to hot iron, testing first

• Universal needle size 90/14 recommended

• Use a stronger needle for multiple thick layers

• Polyester or cotton thread suitable

• Finish raw edges to prevent fraying

• Press seams during construction

• Cotton may shrink on first wash

• Suitable for confident beginners

New To Cotton Drill?

Cotton drill is a strong woven cotton fabric recognised by its distinctive diagonal twill weave.

This construction creates a durable material that is generally more resistant to everyday wear than many lightweight plain-weave cotton fabrics.

Drill is particularly popular for workwear, trousers, jackets and practical accessories because it offers a useful combination of strength, structure and comfort.

Unlike stretch fabrics, traditional cotton drill holds its shape well, making it a reliable choice for garments requiring a more structured finish.

It is also a popular fabric for bags, aprons and other projects where durability is important.

Have a look at our Fabrics Explained page where we break down fabric types and weights in plain English.