RED, BLACK & WHITE CLASSIC MADRAS CHECK – 100% COTTON FABRIC – 144cm WIDE

A classic Madras cotton check featuring rich red, black, white and soft grey tones woven into a timeless tartan-inspired design.

Lightweight, breathable and beautifully soft, this traditional Madras cotton has a relaxed handle with a gentle drape, making it ideal for shirts, blouses, summer dresses, pyjamas and lightweight crafts. The classic check pattern never goes out of style and works equally well for clothing and home sewing projects.

Its lightweight construction makes it especially comfortable to wear during the warmer months while remaining easy to sew for makers of all experience levels.

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Fabric Details

Construction: Woven Madras Cotton

Width: approx. 144cm / 57 inches

Handle: Soft lightweight cotton

Drape: Light soft drape

Stretch: None

Composition: 100% Cotton

Colourways:

• Red, Black & White Classic Check

Estimated GSM: approx. 90gsm – VERY LIGHTWEIGHT

From our weight guide:

Fabrics in this weight range are lightweight, breathable and comfortable to wear, making them ideal for shirts, blouses, dresses, children's clothing and summer 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

• Pyjamas

• Nightwear

• Children's clothing

• Shorts

• Lightweight trousers

• Quilting

• Patchwork

• Bunting

• Aprons

• Cushion covers

• Craft projects

• Gifts

The lightweight breathable cotton makes this fabric ideal for comfortable everyday clothing and classic 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 known for its colourful checks and breathable feel.

It is soft, comfortable to wear and easy to sew, making it perfect for shirts, dresses, children's clothing and warm-weather garments. Its crisp yet lightweight handle also makes it popular 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