Yarn Dyed Cotton Fabric Gingham 17mm John Louden Check Squares 144cm Wide

John Louden 17mm Yarn-Dyed Cotton Gingham Fabric – Classic & Versatile

This premium 100% cotton gingham fabric by John Louden is a timeless and versatile choice for a wide range of sewing and crafting projects. Yarn-dyed for lasting vibrancy, this fabric features 17mm checks woven into the fabric itself, ensuring a crisp, defined pattern that won’t fade over time.

With a soft yet durable 115gsm weight, this gingham is perfect for dressmaking, home décor, and crafting. Its breathable, natural cotton composition makes it ideal for garments, school uniforms, aprons, and accessories, while its classic check design suits tablecloths, bunting, curtains, and soft furnishings. Available in 21 beautiful colourways, you’ll find the perfect shade for your project.

What Can This Fabric Be Used For?

✔ Dressmaking & Apparel – Ideal for shirts, blouses, skirts, summer dresses & school uniforms.
✔ Home Décor & Soft Furnishings – Use for tablecloths, curtains, cushions & upholstery accents.
✔ Crafting & Sewing Projects – Perfect for bunting, tote bags, patchwork & quilting.
✔ Aprons & Workwear – Durable and comfortable, great for kitchen and craft aprons.
✔ Festive & Seasonal Projects – A staple fabric for Christmas, Easter & themed decorations.
✔ Wedding & Party Décor – Stylish and rustic, perfect for chair sashes, runners & drapery.
✔ Children’s Clothing & Accessories – Soft, breathable, and easy to wash.

Hints & Tips for Working with Gingham Fabric

🧵 Cutting & Pattern Matching:

• Align the checks carefully when cutting to ensure a seamless finish.
• Use pattern weights or clips to keep fabric in place without shifting.

🪡 Sewing Recommendations:

• A universal needle (size 80/12) works best for smooth stitching.
• For precise edges, use a straight stitch with medium tension.

🌀 Washing & Care Instructions:

• Machine wash at 30°C to maintain the vibrancy of the yarn-dyed checks.
• Low tumble dry or air dry to prevent shrinkage.
• Medium iron setting recommended for crisp, neat fabric.

✂️ Finishing Touches:

• To prevent fraying, overlock or zigzag stitch the raw edges before washing.
• Add interfacing for structure when making collars, cuffs, or decorative pieces.

Please note that if more than one piece of fabric is ordered it will come as one continuous piece as it is cut from the roll, however the rolls do have a maximum length therefore larger orders may be sent in multiple pieces.

While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the colours depicted in our images, please be aware that due to monitor resolution, lighting, photo processing software and other factors it is almost impossible to represent colour to 100% accuracy.