The Staples: Fabric Sample Pack
This is a sample pack of "Staples" bases.
This includes:
• Cotton Twill
• Cotton Poplin
• Cotton Canvas 250gsm
• Cotton Canvas 210gsm
• Cotton Lycra 220gsm
• Cotton Lycra 260gsm
• Bamboo Cotton Lycra
• French Terry
• Cotton Linen
• Rayon
Each sample fabric is approximately 105x149mm.
Here's what our customers have to say...
All about that base
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Composition: 100% cotton
Weight: 150gsm
Width of fabric: 145cm
Price per 0.5m: $16.00Cotton Twill is a mid weight cotton that can be used for anything from pants, and overalls, all the way to dresses.
As an added bonus, twill doesn't wrinkle easily!
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Composition: 100% cotton
Weight: 145gsm
Width of fabric: 145cm
Price per 0.5m: $16.00Cotton Poplin is also known as light weight cotton, and has zero stretch. It is perfect for all your sewing projects from quilting, to dresses and button up shirts.
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Composition: 100% cotton
Weight: 210gsm
Width of fabric: 145cm
Price per 0.5m: $16.50This Cotton Canvas is very similar to the heavier Cotton Canvas we offer, however has a little lest structure and is a bit softer. It would be a great option for overalls or other garments that need a touch more structure, weight and durability.
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Composition: 100% cotton
Weight: 250gsm
Width of fabric: 145cm
Price per 0.5m: $16.50Cotton Canvas 250gsm is one of our heaviest and most structured fabrics we offer. It is perfect for those projects that need a little extra weight and durability, such as cushion covers, tote bags, and aprons.
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Composition: 95% cotton 5% spandex
Weight: 220gsm
Width of fabric: 150cm
Price per 0.5m: $18.00Cotton Lycra has a 4-way stretch and is a comfortable fabric that can be worn year round and is suitable for use with babies due to the high cotton composition.
It can be used for nearly any project, from t-shirts, and shorts, to dresses and children's clothing.
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Composition: 95% cotton 5% spandex
Weight: 260gsm
Width of fabric: 150cm
Price per 0.5m: $18.00Cotton Lycra has a 4-way stretch and is a comfortable fabric that can be worn year round and is suitable for use with babies due to the high cotton composition.
Just like the lighter weight version of Cotton Lycra, this fabric is great for dresses, skirts, dresses and better yet kids leggings.
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Composition: 66% bamboo 28% cotton 6% spandex
Weight: 230gsm
Width of fabric: 150cm
Price per 0.5m: $18.00Bamboo Cotton Lycra is oh, so soft! It has a 4-way stretch and lovely drape. The natural properties of bamboo help keep you cool and comfy in Summer & warm and cozy in Winter.
Great for layering, t-shirts and tanks, light-weight cardigans, dresses, pyjamas.
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Composition: 95% cotton 5% spandex
Weight: 280gsm
Width of fabric: 150cm
Price per 0.5m: $18.50French Terry is a mid-weight fabric, lighter than fleece but heavier and more structured than cotton lycra. FT has a 4-way stretch, with a smooth front printed side (like cotton lycra) and a looped backing making it warm and cozy.
It is mostly used for casual clothing, think trackies, jumpers and hoodies.
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Composition: 55% linen 45% cotton
Weight: 190gsm
Width of fabric: 140cm
Price per 0.5m: $17.00Our Cotton Linen is a beautiful breathable fabric and can do everything you want from either linen or cotton.
Perfect for shirts, tops, pants, dresses, tea towels, napkins, table-cloth
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Composition: 74% cotton 26% rayon
Weight: 84gsm
Width of fabric: 145cm
Price per 0.5m: $16.00This fabric is a beautiful soft, seersucker texture with a great blend of cotton and rayon. Being a higher composition of cotton, it holds its structure a lot more than rayon.
Perfect for summery type clothing like dresses, tops, skirts, headbands and scrunchies.
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Composition: 100% rayon
Weight: 110gsm
Width of fabric: 140cm
Price per 0.5m: $16.00Rayon is a super buttery, drapey soft fabric that is perfect for all sorts of summery clothes. Garments made of rayon will shrink if washed in warm water, so please pre-wash before using.
Rayon is often known for its difficulty in sewing as although it has no stretch, it is likes to move. We recommend using a rotary cutter and lots of pattern weights for this one.
Rayon is great for swing tops, dresses, loose pants, shorts, scarves, skirts and all sorts of accessories!
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Composition: 55% viscose 45% rayon
Weight: 90gsm
Width of fabric: 145cm
Price per 0.5m: $17.00This fabric is very similar to our rayon, however has a lovely satin sheen to it. It drapes beautifully, has a buttery, silky feel and holds the colour really well. I can't wait to see what you make with it!
Viscose Rayon Satin is great for swing tops, dresses, loose pants, shorts, scarves, skirts and all sorts of accessories!
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Composition: 100% cotton
Weight: 110gsm
Width of fabric: 135cm
Price per 0.5m: $16.00This fabric is lovely and soft, sheer and perfect for making loose, unstructured dresses and blouses. Because of its loose and open weave, it is the perfect fabric to wear during hot summer months.
This fabric can also be perfect for scarves, baby swaddles, dresses and curtains.
Please note: because of the looser weave in this fabric, the cotton gauze does not print as vibrantly as the tighter weave cottons.
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Composition: 95% polyester 5% spandex
Weight: 280gsm
Width of fabric: 150cm
Price per 0.5m: $16.00Minky is a super soft fabric with a fluffy texture on one side. Minky can be used for clothing, however it is best to add a ribbing for the binding/bands.
Perfect for jumpers, winter pjs, throw blankets, kids toys, bedding accessories!
*Please note, being a polyester fabric, colours will appear slightly different than they appear on screen. This is something we are working on with our supplier to rectify.
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Composition: 100% polyester
Weight: 120gsm
Width of fabric: 150cm
Price per 0.5m: $15.00This fabric is a wrinkle free, quick dry fabric which has a texture similar to that of a peach skin.
Not only can you make the most wonderful, colourful board shorts out of this base, but it's also great for skirts, the outer layer of jackets, and beach bags.
*Please note, being a polyester fabric, colours will appear slightly different than they appear on screen. This is something we are working on with our supplier to rectify.
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Composition: 82% polyester 18% spandex
Weight: 250gsm
Width of fabric: 150cm
Price per 0.5m: $17.50Athletic Knit is also known as Sports Performance and is a high quality long lasting fabric that is mostly used for activewear. It is luscious and silky with a 4-way stretch.
Obviously, it's a great option for activewear, including crop tops, tights but also for more durable and heavier weight swim alternatives.
*Please note, being a polyester fabric, colours will appear slightly different than they appear on screen. This is something we are working on with our supplier to rectify.
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Composition: 100% polyester
Weight: 170gsm
Width of fabric: 150cm
Price per 0.5m: $15.00PUL is a soft clear coating of polyurethane that is applied to the back of fabrics resulting in a product that is water resistant with a small amount of breathability.
PUL is commonly used for Modern Cloth Nappies, wet bags and shower caps, but is also great for raincoats, art smocks, umbrellas, picnic mats.
Recommended cold to 40 degree washes and line drying in the shade.
*Please note, being a polyester fabric, colours will appear slightly different than they appear on screen. This is something we are working on with our supplier to rectify.
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Composition: 95% cotton 5% spandex
Weight: 230gsm
Width of fabric: 150cm
Price per 0.5m: $15.50This is another 4-way stretch fabric this is a blend of polyester, with a little spandex and stretch and recovery. Both sides have been 'brushed' giving the fabric a lovely slight fuzzy feel. DBP does not shrink and has awesome drape.
This lovely fabric is wonderful for allllll the dresses, pyjamas, leggings, skirts, cardigans, tops, lightweight hoodies and jumpers.
*Please note, being a polyester fabric, colours will appear slightly different than they appear on screen. This is something we are working on with our supplier to rectify.
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Composition: 90% polyester 10% spandex
Weight: 135gsm
Width of fabric: 1500cm
Price per 0.5m: $15.00Spandex Poly Mesh is an awesome and versatile fabric that has a 4-way stretch. It is breathable and lightweight, with an open, net-like structure.
Perfect for lingerie bags, panelling on activewear, sheer tops or other accessories.
*Please note, being a polyester fabric, colours will appear slightly different than they appear on screen. This is something we are working on with our supplier to rectify.
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Composition: 100% polyester
Weight: 300gsm
Width of fabric: 150cm
Price per 0.5m: $16.00Polar Fleece is a warm high-quality polyester fleece. At 300gsm, the Polar Fleece is lightweight, soft, insulating and hydrophobic, making it perfect for outdoor clothing.
Perfect for sweaters, and winter-wear as well as pet apparel.