Check Madras Fabric in Aqua – 100% Cotton

A timeless check, wonderfully versatile. This extra-wide Madras check is a 100% cotton fabric that’s soft, lightweight and breathable, with a stylish look that never dates.

It’s made for dressmaking. Think shirts, blouses, skirts, dresses and lightweight jackets. It’s also durable and a good medium weight, so it’s just as suitable for quilting, bag making and home décor, from tote bags to accents around the house.

Whether you’re sewing a shirt or a dress, a tote bag or a cushion, it’s a great, durable choice, so let your imagination run wild.

A few places this fabric loves to land:

Dressmaking: shirts, blouses, skirts, dresses and lightweight jackets
Quilting and patchwork: check quilts and scrap projects
Bag making: totes, pouches and shopping bags
Home décor: cushion covers, table runners and tablecloths
Crafts: aprons, accessories and handmade gifts

• Width: 145cm/57” (approx)
• Weight: 135g/m²
• Composition: 100% Cotton
• Colour: Multicoloured
• Fabric Type: Cotton 

✔Machine washable at 30°C or below
✔Wash with similar colours for the first few washes, as checks can bleed
✔Do not use bleach
✔Do not tumble dry
✔Iron on a low temperature
✔Dry cleaning is possible
✔Always test a small sample first to check your preferred washing method

Cotton is a natural, renewable fibre, and this fabric is made for years of wear and washing. Unlike synthetics, it doesn’t sit in landfill for centuries. It’s biodegradable and breaks down naturally at the end of its life.