Thistle and Fox
illustrations by Lauren Kelly on fabrics, wallpapers & handmade
Quick Guide to Fabrics
Fabric Width & Weight
starting at 42" wide for quilting weight cotton up to 118" wide for exclusive wide width cotton sateen fabrics ideal for bedding, home decor and napery.
Fabric widths grouped together and marked in centimetres and inches.
Fabric weight is marked in gsm (grams per square metre) and in ounces per yard.
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Use this handy chart to convert gsm to oz/yd
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If you have any questions regarding fabric weight, please reach out to me!
Printed by Spoonflower
Produced in USA - free shipping to AU & NZ for orders placed via this website
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Width = 105cm (42")
Petal Signature Cotton 4.3 oz = 146gsm
Cotton Poplin 3.3 oz = 112gsm
Width = 130-138cm (52-54")
Poly Crepe de Chine 1.9 oz = 64gsm - 52"
Chiffon 1.5 oz = 51gsm - 54"
Satin 2.2 oz = 75gsm
Cotton Lawn 2.4 oz = 81 gsm
Seersucker 3.25 oz = 110 gsm
Essex Linen Cotton 5.5 oz = 186 gsm
Linen Cotton Canvas 6.4 oz = 217gsm
Minky 6.6 oz = 224gsm
Recycled Canvas 7.1 oz = 240gsm
Performance Linen 7.6 oz = 258gsm
Belgian Linen 9.8 oz = 332gsm
Performance Velvet 11.5 oz = 391gsm
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Width = 140cm (56")
Organic Double Gauze 3.5 oz = 119gsm
Organic Cotton Sateen 3.8 oz = 129gsm
Organic Cotton Knit 6.3 oz = 214gsm
Modern Jersey 6.2 oz = 210 gsm
Fleece 7.4oz = 251gsm
Sport Lycra 8.5oz = 288gsm
Cotton Canvas 10.6oz = 360gsm
Denim 11.7oz = 397gsm
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Width = 145-150cm
Lightweight Cotton Twill 5.8oz = 197gsm - 58"
Cotton Spandex Jersey 5.5oz = 186gsm - 60"
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WIDE Width = 295cm / 118"
Longleaf Cotton Sateen 6.5oz = 220gsm
Perennial Cotton Sateen 3.5oz = 119gsm
Printed in Australia by
NEXT STATE PRINT
shipping only within AU for orders placed via this website
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Under ​138cm (< 55")
Marlo Linen 160gsm = 4.72oz - 130cm (52")
Soho Cotton Linen 228gsm = 6.72oz - 138cm (55")
Verona (upholstery) 265gsm = 7.82oz- 135cm (54")
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​140cm (56")
Georgette 67gsm = 1.98oz
Satin 85gsm = 2.5oz
Crepe 110gsm = 3.24oz
Muslin 118gsm = 3.48oz
Classic Organic Cotton 140gsm = 4.13oz
Eco Drill 213gsm = 6.28oz
Eco Active 230gsm = 6.78oz
Scuba 260gsm = 7.67oz
Roma Linen 240gsm = 7.08oz
Alma Linen 245gsm = 7.23oz
Velvet 370gsm = 10.91oz
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145cm (58")
Pima Lawn 80gsm = 2.4oz
Oxford Cotton 129gsm = 3.8oz
Organic Poplin 130gsm = 3.83oz
Twill 167gsm = 4.93oz
Panama Canvas, Organic Canvas ​309gsm = 9.11oz
Brooklyn Jersey 170gsm = 5.01oz
Terry Towelling 350gsm = 10.32oz
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Fabric Uses Part 1
​What is the best material to use for ...?
Dressmaking / Quilting
Woven clothing
Petal Cotton
Cotton Poplin
Cotton Lawn
Pima Lawn - AU
Marlo Linen - AU
Organic Cotton Sateen
Organic Cotton Knit
Cotton Spandex Jersey
Classic Organic Cotton - AU
Organic Poplin - AU
Oxford - AU
Organic Classic Cotton - AU
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beeswax food wraps
Petal Cotton
Organic Cotton Sateen
Organic Poplin - AU
Classic Organic Cotton - AU
Pima Lawn - AU
Doll clothes
Petal Cotton
Cotton Lawn
Stretchy Clothing
Organic Cotton Knit
Cotton Spandex Jersey
Sport Lycra
Brooklyn Jersey - AU
face masks
Petal Cotton
Cotton Poplin
Organic Cotton Sateen
Classic Organic Cotton- AU
Organic Poplin - AU
Kids clothing
Organic Cotton Knit
Petal Cotton
Organic Poplin - AU
Cotton Lawn
Modern Jersey
Organic Cotton Sateen
Classic Organic Cotton- AU
Brooklyn Jersey
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Baby blankets
Organic Double Gauze
Organic Cotton Knit
Fleece, Minky
Muslin - AU
Brooklyn jersey - AU
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Fabric Uses Part 2
​What is the best material to use for ...?
Light Jackets, overalls & similar structured clothing
Light Cotton Twill
Linen Cotton Canvas
Soho Linen Cotton - AU
Belgian Linen
Performance Linen
Performance Velvet
Upholstery
Cotton Canvas& Denim
Celosia Velvet &
Performance Velvet.
Performance Linen
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Velvet - AU
Panama Canvas - AU
Organic Canvas - AU
Roma Linen - AU
Verona - AU
Home decor - Curtains, Roman Blinds, Cushions, Bags
Linen Cotton Canvas
Celosia Velvet
Recycled Canvas
Denim
Light Cotton Twill
Cotton Canvas
Belgian Linen
Performance Linen
Performance Velvet
Roma Linen - AU
Organic Canvas/Panama- AU
Verona- AU
3 Pass Blackout - UK
Table linens
Organic Cotton Sateen
Belgian Linen
Longleaf cotton sateen 295cm wide
Soho Linen Cotton- AU
Como Cotton Sateen - AU
Wide Width Fabric
Bed sheets, Duvets
Perennial Cotton Sateen
Longleaf cotton sateen (matte) both 295cm wide
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Heavier Garments & Bags
Denim
Cotton Canvas
Celosia Velvet
or Performance Velvet
Performance Linen
Belgian Linen
Organic Canvas - AU
Velvet - AU
Water Repellant
UK fabrics not currently available to the public... back soon!
PUL - select designs available via Clover & Co Fabrics.
Fabric Uses Part 3
​What is the best material to use for ...?
Lingerie, Fancy Dresses
Dance wear, Scarves, robes
Satin, Crepe - AU
Chiffon, Poly Crepe de Chine
Scuba & Eco Active (for bralettes & sports bras) - AU
Crepe, Satin, Georgette - AU
Textured Crepe - UK
Swimwear, leggings, Active wear
Sport Lycra
Eco Active - AU
Scuba - AU
General Purpose Knits - stretchy garments & accessories
Organic Cotton Knit
Cotton Spandex
Sport Lycra
Modern Jersey
Brooklyn Jersey- AU
Tracksuits & loungewear
Organic Cotton Knit
Cotton Spandex Jersey
Brooklyn Jersey - AU
Terry - AU
Fleece
headbands
Organic Cotton Knit
Cotton Spandex Jersey
Brooklyn Jersey - AU
