Stripe Pointelle Cotton

Stripe Pointelle Cotton Fabric by the Metre

Stripe pointelle cotton combines the airy, openwork texture of pointelle with a clean, classic stripe pattern. This category brings together cotton pointelle jerseys with woven-in stripes, a fabric that works well for baby clothing, summer tops and lightweight layering pieces. The small perforated pattern gives the fabric extra breathability, while the stripe adds a graphic, ready-to-wear look without any extra printing needed. You'll find this fabric by the metre here, with the option to order a fabric sample before committing to a larger length.

What makes pointelle cotton with stripes different

Pointelle knits are recognisable by their small, regular holes worked into the fabric structure, a technique that originally comes from hand-knitting and translates well into cotton jersey. Combine that texture with stripes and you get a fabric that reads as both textured and patterned at once. It's a lighter weight than standard cotton jersey, so it drapes softly and suits garments where you want some structure without bulk. The stripe width and colour combinations vary across the range, giving you room to match a specific design brief or simply pick what fits your colour palette.

Where this fabric works best

Stripe pointelle cotton is a natural fit for baby and children's clothing, think rompers, summer dresses and short-sleeve tops where breathability matters. It also suits adult summer wear: loose t-shirts, blouses and layering pieces that need a bit of texture. The openwork structure means it's not meant for garments that need heavy structure or warmth, but for anything light and breathable it performs well. Sewing-wise, treat it like a jersey: use a ballpoint or stretch needle and a stitch that allows for some give, since the fabric has moderate stretch typical of cotton knits.

Ordering by the metre and fabric samples

All stripe pointelle cotton in this category is sold by the metre, so you order exactly the length your project needs, whether that's half a metre for a small test piece or several metres for a production run. If you're not sure how a stripe or colourway looks and feels in person, you can order a fabric sample for a small fee before buying the full length. That's a useful step when colour accuracy matters, since screen colours don't always match what arrives.

For private and business orders

This range suits both individual makers and businesses working at scale. Home sewists can order small quantities for one-off projects, while designers, small labels and workshops benefit from ordering larger volumes at once. If you're also looking for a finer, more delicate version of this texture, the Mini Pointelle Cotton range offers a smaller-scale pointelle pattern that pairs well with the striped variants shown here. Stock is shipped from our warehouse in Tilburg, and the assortment is regularly refreshed with new stripe combinations and colours.

In short

Stripe pointelle cotton gives you a breathable, textured jersey with a built-in stripe pattern, ready to cut and sew for baby wear, children's clothing or light summer garments. Order by the metre, request a sample first if you want to check the colour and hand-feel, and browse the wider pointelle cotton collection to find the right combination of texture and pattern for your next project.