CAMEL HERITAGE MADRAS CHECK – 100% COTTON FABRIC – 148cm WIDE

A classic Madras cotton check featuring a warm camel background woven with crisp white, bright sky blue, navy and rich red checks.

This lightweight cotton has a soft smooth handle with an easy drape, making it an excellent choice for shirts, blouses, summer dresses and children's clothing. The timeless checked design combines traditional styling with fresh colours, creating a fabric that's equally at home in casual clothing and craft projects.

Breathable, comfortable and easy to sew, this versatile cotton is perfect for everyday dressmaking.

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Fabric Details

Construction: Woven Madras Cotton

Width: approx. 148cm / 58 inches

Handle: Soft smooth cotton

Drape: Light soft drape

Stretch: None

Composition: 100% Cotton

Colourways:

• Camel Heritage Check

Estimated GSM: approx. 105gsm – LIGHTWEIGHT

From our weight guide:

Fabrics in this weight range are lightweight, breathable and easy to sew, making them ideal for shirts, blouses, dresses, children's clothing and a wide range of everyday sewing projects.

Sold as: 1 metre piece

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

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See It In Motion

We've added photos and video clips from our live sale so you can see the colours, check scale and fabric movement in real lighting.

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Suggested Uses

• Shirts

• Blouses

• Summer dresses

• Skirts

• Children's clothing

• Shorts

• Pyjamas

• Nightwear

• Lightweight trousers

• Quilting

• Patchwork

• Bags

• Bunting

• Aprons

• Home décor projects

• Craft projects

• Gifts

The lightweight cotton construction makes this fabric incredibly versatile for comfortable clothing and everyday sewing projects.

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Sewing & Care Notes

• Pre-wash before sewing

• Machine wash at 30–40°C

• Cool to medium iron

• Suitable for beginners

• Universal sewing needle recommended

• Easy to cut and sew

• Cotton may shrink slightly on first wash

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New To Madras Cotton?

Madras cotton is a lightweight woven cotton fabric traditionally recognised for its colourful checked patterns and breathable feel.

Soft, comfortable and easy to sew, it's ideal for shirts, dresses, children's clothing and warm-weather garments while also being perfect for quilting and craft projects.

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

 

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Cotton Fabrics, Madras Cotton, Checked Fabrics, Dressmaking Fabrics, Shirting Fabrics, Summer Fabrics, VIP Early Access