Cotton Poplin - Cornflower Blue

A very smooth, crisp cotton with the perfect weight for everyday sewing.

Color Cornflower Blue
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Cornflower Blue
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$26.00 /metre ($6.50 per 25cm)

Minimum quantity = 1 unit = 0.25 metres

= 0.25 METRES
6.50

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COLOUR DESCRIPTION: Cornflower Blue
MATCHING GÜTERMANN THREAD: 965 or 278
COMPOSITION: 100% cotton
WIDTH: 155 cm
WEIGHT: 110 gsm
DRAPE: Gentle Drape
STRETCH: None
OPACITY: Opaque
SHRINKAGE: ~ 5%
FABRIC CARE: Machine wash at 40°C
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China

THIS FABRIC IS SUITABLE FOR:

  • Dresses
  • Tops

Why You'll Love It

  • Soft, lightweight cotton poplin with a smooth finish.
  • Breathable 100% cotton for comfortable everyday wear.
  • Medium drape gives garments a natural fall.
  • Easy to cut, handle and sew.
  • Cornflower blue adds a fresh, versatile colour to handmade garments.
  • Suitable for shirts, dresses, summer tops, nightwear and lining.

Create comfortable handmade garments with Cotton Poplin - Cornflower Blue, a soft and lightweight cotton poplin fabric with a smooth finish and natural medium drape. Its breathable construction makes it practical for everyday dressmaking, while the lightweight feel works well for garments that need comfort without unnecessary weight. MaaiDesign describes its cotton poplin as a lightweight woven fabric with a smooth surface and gentle structure, making it suitable for shirts, dresses, skirts and tops.

Made from 100% cotton, this fabric weighs 110gsm and measures approximately 150cm wide. It has no stretch and a medium drape, making it well suited to woven sewing patterns designed for stable fabrics. The lightweight construction also makes it a practical option for warm-weather clothing and other projects where breathability matters.

Cornflower Blue is a classic blue shade with a fresh, soft appearance. The smooth poplin surface gives the colour a clean finish, making this cornflower blue cotton fabric easy to use for both everyday garments and more polished handmade pieces.

This cotton poplin fabric for dresses and shirts is suitable for shirts and dresses and can also be used for summer tops, nightwear and lining. Its smooth finish, light weight and straightforward sewing qualities make it a useful fabric for dressmaking. MaaiDesign also notes that cotton poplin is particularly well suited to button-up shirts, structured dresses and pyjamas.

If you're looking for a soft cotton poplin fabric with a smooth finish, breathable comfort and a fresh cornflower blue colour, Cotton Poplin - Cornflower Blue is a versatile choice for your next sewing project.

 

  • Most orders are dispatched within 1-2 business days, though during sales this may take a little longer. 
  • If your order is urgent, please let us know and we'll aim to ship it asap. We also offer an express post option at checkout.
  • We offer 30-day returns on fabrics, no questions asked. Just send us an email, and we'll help you out. Read the full policy here.
  • Fabrics are sold in 25cm increments, always provided as a continuous piece. 
  • Always pre-wash your fabric before starting your sewing project.
  • We make every effort to display colours as accurately as possible, but due to variations in screens, the actual fabric colours may differ slightly from what you see online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cotton Poplin is a lightweight, plain weave fabric with a tight, smooth finish. It's crisp, breathable, and easy to sew, and it's commonly used for shirts, dresses, and linings.

It is made from 100% cotton.

It weighs 110gsm, making it a lightweight woven fabric.

It is suitable for shirts and dresses, as well as summer tops, nightwear and lining.

No. This fabric has no stretch.

Yes. Pre-washing before cutting is recommended to remove any excess dye, soften the fabric and allow for any shrinkage to occur before you make your garment. Wash and dry the fabric in the same way you plan to care for the finished garment.