Gingham Fabric

About Our Gingham Fabric

Perhaps you've been tasked with making a Dorothy costume for your daughter's school play or you want to make some summer-inspired pillows. We have a wide selection of gingham fabrics for you to choose from in our selection so you can find the perfect fit for your needs. Our fabric is made of a polyester and cotton blend, so you can rest assured this is a material that will last for years to come and is extremely durable and can handle what life throws at it. Just throw this material in the washing machine if necessary on a warm cycle and it will have it fresh and clean in no time. This durable fabric is a great choice for a variety of craft products from costumes to pillows and even to be cut into strips for a colorful ribbon for your dance squad or children.

We offer a variety of colors and sizes so you can find the right fit for your needs. From turquoise to purple to red to pink and orange, we have it all in our gingham selection of fabric. We also have a variety of sized checks, from 1/8 inch to ¼ inch spaces. We also have fabric widths of 60" and 45", depending on what you are searching for. All gingham fabrics in this category feature a white background. Find the perfect options for your next quilting or apparel project!

If you have any questions about our selection, please feel free to contact us. We offer samples so you can see it in person and determine if it's the right option for your project. Contact us by phone at 205-487-8040 if you need further assistance with your order.

Gingham Fabric FAQs

A: While plaid patterns feature vertical and horizontal lines of different colors, gingham uses white and one other color in its patterns. The vertical and horizontal lines in gingham are more even and equally sized. Think of gingham as being a more orderly version of plaid.

A: Gingham fabric is made from cotton or a cotton blend. The plain weave yarn is dyed to form a checked pattern.

A: Gingham resembles plaid but has distinguishing features like the consistent use of white and another color, and the equal size and even spacing of its vertical and horizontal lines. You’ll often find it in button-down shirts, tablecloths, pocket squares, bed linens, and other goods.

A: Gingham fabric is medium-weight balanced and plain-woven, made from dyed cotton or cotton-blend yarn. Seersucker is a puckered, thin, and all-cotton fabric. This puckered quality is created by the fabric weaved on twin looms at different speeds. Seersucker is commonly seen in men’s suits and blazers in blue and white patterns. It’s very popular for spring and summer clothing.

The name come from the Hindi word “sīrsakar,” which was taken from the Persian compound word “shīroshakar.” This word means “milk and sugar.” Seersucker was popularized in British India, favored for its lightweight feel in the heat of summer.