SCARLET CROSSROADS – RED CHECK MADRAS COTTON FABRIC – 142cm WIDE

A bold lightweight Madras cotton fabric featuring a striking small-scale check in vivid scarlet red, black, crisp white and soft grey.

Scarlet Crossroads has a wonderfully graphic grid design created by intersecting blocks of colour. The bright red immediately catches the eye, while black and grey add contrast and the white checks lift the overall design.

The smaller scale of the check makes this fabric incredibly versatile, offering plenty of pattern and colour without overwhelming smaller garments, accessories or craft projects.

At approximately 95gsm, this lightweight Madras cotton has a light woven handle and is ideal for shirts, blouses, dresses, skirts, children's clothing and a wide range of creative sewing projects.

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Fabric Details

Construction: Woven Madras Cotton Fabric
Width: approx. 142cm / 56 inches
Handle: Light soft woven cotton handle
Drape: Light soft drape
Stretch: None
Composition: Cotton
Design: Scarlet Crossroads Check
Designer: Unknown
Collection: Madras Cotton Fabrics
Manufacturer: Unknown

Colourways:

• Scarlet Red, Black & White Check

Estimated GSM: approx. 95gsm – LIGHTWEIGHT

From our weight guide:

Fabrics in this weight range are lightweight and easy to wear, making them ideal for shirts, blouses, dresses, skirts, children's clothing, accessories and craft projects where a lighter fabric is preferred.

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, drape and fabric movement in real lighting.

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Suggested Uses

• Shirts
• Blouses
• Dresses
• Summer dresses
• Skirts
• Lightweight tops
• Tunics
• Children's clothing
• Children's shirts
• Pyjama bottoms
• Lightweight loungewear
• Scarves
• Hair accessories
• Bows
• Headbands
• Bags
• Tote bags
• Bunting
• Aprons
• Patchwork
• Craft projects
• Costumes
• Seasonal sewing

The lightweight cotton construction and small-scale check make this a wonderfully versatile fabric for both dressmaking and creative sewing projects.

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Sewing & Care Notes

• Pre-wash before sewing
• Machine wash at 30–40°C
• Cool to medium iron
• Universal sewing needle recommended
• Suitable for beginners
• Easy to cut and sew
• Pattern matching may require additional fabric
• Pin carefully to keep check lines aligned
• Finish raw edges with an overlocker or zigzag stitch
• Cotton may shrink slightly on the first wash

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New To Madras Cotton?

Madras cotton is a lightweight woven cotton fabric traditionally associated with colourful checked and plaid designs.

It has a light, breathable feel and is particularly popular for shirts, dresses, skirts and warm-weather clothing. The woven check design gives Madras fabrics their distinctive appearance and makes them a brilliant choice for both classic and contemporary sewing projects.

Lightweight Madras cotton is easy to handle and sew, making it a good choice for beginners as well as more experienced dressmakers.

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

 

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