Blue Needlecord – 152cm Wide – 100% Cotton – 3m Piece

Blue Needlecord – 100% Cotton (3 Metre Piece)

A soft blue needlecord made from 100% cotton, with around 14 wales (ribs) per inch. That puts it in the fine-to-mid cord range: the ribs are clearly visible but not chunky, giving you a classic cord look with a softer feel and nicer drape than jumbo cord.

It has a cosy, velvety surface and a good balance of structure and movement, making it ideal for both adult and children’s garments.

Each listing is for a 3 metre piece, perfect for pinafores, dungarees, skirts, shirts and kids’ clothes.

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Fabric details

• Type: needlecord (fine corduroy)

• Wale count: approx. 14 wales per inch (fine-to-mid rib)

• Composition: 100% cotton

• Width: approx. 152cm

• GSM / weight: approx. 240gsm – medium-heavy, classic dressmaking cord weight

• Handle: soft, cosy, with good structure

• Stretch: none (woven cotton corduroy, not stretch cord)

• Colour: blue

• Sold as: one 3 metre piece

If you order more than one 3 metre piece in the same fabric, it will be sent as one continuous length where possible, cut straight from the roll.

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Perfect for

• Pinafores and dungarees

• Skirts and dresses

• Trousers for adults or children

• Lightweight jackets and shackets

• Cushions and soft furnishings

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See it in motion

We’ve added photos and a video clip taken from our live sale so you can see the wale size, colour and drape of the needlecord in real life.

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Sewing & care notes

• Pre-wash before cutting to allow for natural cotton shrinkage

• Wash at 30–40°C with similar colours

• Line dry if possible

• Press on the reverse side to protect the pile

• Cut all pattern pieces in the same nap direction so the colour and texture look consistent

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Not sure about corduroy & wales?
See “Corduroy & needlecord”, “Corduroy & Wales Per Inch (Those Little Ridges!)” and “Fabric Weight (GSM) Explained” on our
Fabrics Explained page.