Old Rose (Widely Spaced) Cotton Poplin – 142cm / 56" Wide – 100% Cotton

A beautifully wearable 100% cotton poplin featuring delicate old-fashioned roses scattered across a soft blue background.

Unlike a densely packed floral, the roses are generously spaced with plenty of blue showing between each motif. This gives the design a fresh, open feel and allows the individual flowers to really stand out, with soft pink and rose tones bringing just enough colour against the gentle blue base.

The combination of the traditional rose design and spacious layout gives this fabric a lovely vintage character without making it feel overly fussy or busy.

At approximately 110gsm, it's a classic lightweight cotton poplin with that lovely balance of crispness and softness – stable enough to be incredibly easy to work with, but still with enough movement for comfortable clothing.

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Fabric details

Construction: Printed Cotton Poplin
Width: approx. 142cm / 56 inches
Handle: Smooth, soft and lightly crisp
Drape: Light with gentle structure
Stretch: None – stable woven fabric
Composition: 100% Cotton
Opacity: Not sheer

Colourways:

• Soft Blue – Old Rose

Estimated GSM: approx. 110gsm – LIGHTWEIGHT

From our weight guide:

Fabrics in this weight range are lightweight, breathable and easy to handle, with enough structure to hold a garment's shape without feeling heavy. They're particularly versatile for dressmaking, children's clothing, quilting, accessories and craft 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 soft blue colouring, floral print scale and fabric movement in real lighting.

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Suggested Uses

• Dresses
• Shirt dresses
• Blouses
• Shirts
• Tops
• Skirts
• Summer trousers
• Shorts
• Children's clothing
• Pinafores
• Aprons
• Quilting
• Patchwork
• Cushion covers
• Bunting
• Bags
• Tote bags
• Accessories
• Craft projects
• Gifts

The lightweight poplin construction makes this a particularly versatile cotton – crisp enough to give shape to garments and sewing projects while remaining soft and comfortable enough to wear.

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Sewing & Care Notes

• Pre-wash before sewing
• Machine wash at 30–40°C
• Wash with similar colours
• Line dry where possible
• Warm to hot iron
• Universal 70/10–80/12 needle recommended
• Stable woven construction
• Easy to cut and sew
• Suitable for beginners
• Cotton may shrink slightly on first wash

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New To Cotton Poplin?

Cotton poplin is a smooth, closely woven cotton fabric with a lightly crisp handle and enough structure to hold its shape beautifully.

It's one of those incredibly useful fabrics that crosses between dressmaking and craft sewing. It's lighter and more wearable than many heavier craft cottons, while its stable woven construction makes it much easier to handle than slippery or stretchy fabrics.

It cuts cleanly, presses beautifully and is particularly beginner friendly, making it a brilliant choice for everything from dresses and shirts to quilting, bags and accessories.

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