CRIMSON CROSSING – STRETCH MADRAS COTTON ELASTANE CHECK FABRIC – 142cm WIDE

A striking lightweight stretch Madras cotton fabric featuring a bold crimson red check crossed with black, golden yellow, crisp white and fine green detailing.

Crimson Crossing combines the classic look of a woven Madras check with comfortable two-way stretch, creating a wonderfully versatile fabric for dressmaking and everyday clothing.

The rich red base is broken up by strong black checks and layered intersecting lines, while touches of yellow, white and green bring extra detail and depth to the design. It has a bold traditional-inspired feel without being an identified clan tartan.

At approximately 109gsm, this lightweight cotton elastane fabric offers a lighter feel with added flexibility and movement, making it ideal for comfortable shirts, dresses, skirts, trousers and a wide range of dressmaking projects.

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Fabric Details

Construction: Woven Stretch Madras Cotton Fabric
Width: approx. 142cm / 56 inches
Handle: Light soft woven handle
Drape: Light soft drape with comfortable movement
Stretch: Two-way stretch
Composition: Cotton with Elastane
Design: Crimson Crossing Check
Designer: Unknown
Collection: Stretch Madras Cotton Fabrics
Manufacturer: Unknown

Colourways:

• Crimson Red Check

Estimated GSM: approx. 109gsm – LIGHTWEIGHT

From our weight guide:

Fabrics in this weight range are lightweight and comfortable to wear, making them ideal for shirts, blouses, dresses, skirts and lightweight garments. The added stretch gives extra flexibility and movement for comfortable everyday dressmaking.

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, stretch and fabric movement in real lighting.

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Suggested Uses

• Shirts
• Blouses
• Dresses
• Shirt dresses
• Summer dresses
• Skirts
• Lightweight trousers
• Shorts
• Culottes
• Pinafore dresses
• Lightweight tops
• Tunics
• Children's clothing
• Children's shirts
• Pyjama bottoms
• Lightweight loungewear
• Costumes
• Stagewear
• Hair accessories
• Bows
• Headbands
• Scarves
• Craft projects

The lightweight woven construction and added two-way stretch make this fabric a versatile choice for comfortable garments where a little extra movement and flexibility is useful.

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Sewing & Care Notes

• Pre-wash before sewing
• Machine wash at 30°C
• Cool to medium iron
• Use a universal or stretch needle depending on your machine and stitch choice
• Use a stitch with a little flexibility where required
• Suitable for confident beginners
• Pattern matching may require additional fabric
• Pin or clip carefully to keep check lines aligned
• Avoid stretching the fabric while sewing
• Finish raw edges with an overlocker or zigzag stitch
• Cotton may shrink slightly on the first wash

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New To Stretch Madras Cotton?

Stretch Madras cotton combines the lightweight woven feel and distinctive checked appearance of Madras fabric with added elastane for extra flexibility and movement.

Unlike traditional non-stretch Madras cotton, the addition of elastane allows the fabric to move more comfortably with the wearer, making it particularly useful for fitted or everyday garments.

It retains the classic woven check appearance while offering a little more freedom of movement, making it a versatile choice for shirts, dresses, skirts, trousers and comfortable dressmaking projects.

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

 

Collections

Madras Cotton Fabrics, Cotton Fabrics, Stretch Fabrics, Check Fabrics, Dressmaking Fabrics, Red Fabrics, Lightweight Fabrics, VIP Early Access