Cotton Gingham Fabric

Cotton Gingham Fabric by the Metre

Cotton gingham fabric is that classic checked cotton pattern you recognise from kitchen towels, summer dresses and countless craft projects. This checked cotton fabric is woven, not printed, with the two colours forming a grid of evenly spaced squares across the cloth. Our collection is made from 100% mercerised cotton, a treatment that leaves the yarn smoother and gives the fabric a slight sheen along with better colour retention. Width is 150 cm and weight sits at 110 g/m², so it handles easily on the sewing machine and works for both clothing and home textiles.

Check Sizes and Colours

The gingham check comes in three sizes here: 2mm, 4mm and 9mm. Each size is available in red, black, navy, cobalt and light blue, so you can match the pattern scale to the project rather than the other way round.

The 2mm fine check reads almost as a solid colour from a distance and only reveals its pattern up close. That makes it a good option for shirts, blouses, formal napkins and any project where you want texture without a loud pattern. The 4mm check is the one most people picture when they think of gingham: balanced, instantly recognisable, and the standard choice for tea towels, aprons, table runners and children's clothing. The 9mm large check is bolder and more graphic. It suits picnic blankets, oversized aprons, bags and statement garments like skirts and dresses where the pattern itself is part of the design.

Applications

Because it's a lightweight to medium-weight cotton, this fabric moves easily between kitchen, wardrobe and craft table:

• Tea towels, dish cloths and aprons
• Table runners, tablecloths and napkins
• Shirts, blouses, dresses and children's clothing
• Bags, pencil cases and smaller sewing projects

At 110 g/m² it isn't built for upholstery or heavy curtains, but for anything you'd normally reach for a checked cotton fabric, it does the job well. If you're after a heavier woven cotton for cushions or bags, canvas fabric cotton is worth a look, and for room-darkening curtains our blackout curtain fabric covers that need instead. Those wanting a plain, smooth cotton to combine with the checks might find satin poplin fabric useful as a contrast fabric, while Burlington fabrics offer a coarser woven alternative for more rustic projects.

Ordering and Pricing

You order cotton gingham fabric by the metre here, so you buy exactly the length your pattern calls for, no more. Wholesale prices kick in from 6 metres per product, with extra discounts from 15 metres, which is useful if you're sewing multiples of the same garment or stocking up for a shop. A fabric sample costs €0.50, a cheap way to check the check size and colour against your project before committing to a larger cut. Orders ship from our warehouse in Tilburg.

Why Choose This Gingham Collection

Mercerised cotton, three check sizes, five colours and a practical 150 cm width: this collection covers most gingham needs without overcomplicating the choice. Whether you're making a summer shirt, a set of tea towels or table linen for a rustic wedding, cotton gingham fabric from this range gives you a dependable, colourfast base to work from. Order a sample first if you're unsure which check size suits your project, then order the metres you need.