Printed Fabric by the Yard | From $2.79

Patterned and textured fabrics carry a printed or woven design — florals, geometrics, animal prints, stripes — or a physical texture like embossing, slubs, or dobby weaves. This collection is the print library: the same base fabrics as our solids, but with surface interest. Typical uses are apparel (dresses, blouses), quilting, home decor (pillows, curtains), and event themes that need a specific motif. Widths and fibers follow the base fabric, generally 44 to 60 inches in cotton or polyester. Because prints have a repeat, pattern matching matters for large projects — check the repeat size before ordering yardage for drapery or upholstery. Border prints place the motif along one edge — plan yardage so the border lands where you want it. For quilting, small-scale prints piece more forgivingly than large motifs. Patterned fabrics are priced from $2.79 per yard, with full bolts at wholesale pricing for apparel makers, quilters, and decor businesses.

Fabric specs

Width: 44–60 inches (base-dependent)
Fiber: Cotton, polyester, or blends
Weight: Light to medium
Care: Follows base fabric
Price: From $2.79 / yard
Bulk: Full bolts, wholesale pricing

Frequently asked questions

What is pattern repeat and why does it matter?

The repeat is the distance before a print starts over. For drapery and upholstery, a large repeat means ordering extra yardage to match the pattern across panels.

Do you carry matching solids for your prints?

Yes — most print families have coordinating solids in our solid collection, useful for bindings, linings, and color blocking.

Are printed fabrics colorfast?

Polyester prints are highly colorfast. Cotton prints should be pre-washed; some dye may release on the first wash.

What is the difference between printed and woven patterns?

Printed patterns sit on the fabric surface; woven patterns (jacquard, brocade) are structural and will not fade or wash off.

Do you sell printed fabrics wholesale?

Yes — Printed Cottons and Polyesters are available in full bolts at wholesale pricing for apparel makers and quilters, with free US shipping on orders over $50. **New FAQs (4) — proposed:**

Do your prints have a direction? I don't want upside-down flowers on my dress.

Many of them do — florals, geometrics with an obvious up, and novelty prints are usually printed in one direction. Check the product photos: if every motif points the same way, assume the print is directional and lay all your pattern pieces facing the same direction. Here's the thing: with a directional print you can't flip pieces to save fabric the way you can with an allover toss, so buy a little extra yardage.

How big is the print in real life? Photos are hard to judge.

You often can't tell from the listing photo alone — and that's the most common surprise with printed fabric, since a floral that looks dainty on screen can be dinner-plate size on the bolt. Zoom into the product photos and look for anything that gives scale, like a ruler in the shot or the fabric's texture. As a rule of thumb, if the photos show only two or three motifs across the width, you're looking at a large-scale print.

How much extra fabric do I need to match stripes at the seams?

Add one full pattern repeat for every major cut piece — that's the rule our sewing customers use. So if a stripe repeats every 6 inches and you're cutting four pattern pieces, that's roughly an extra 24 inches on top of your base yardage (the 6-inch figure is just an example — measure your actual print). Here's the thing: unmatched stripes at a center seam are the first thing anyone notices on a finished garment, and there's no fixing it after cutting — the extra yardage is the cheapest insurance in sewing.

I'm making an unlined jacket — will the back of the print look okay?

It depends on how the pattern got there. Printed patterns sit on the surface, so the back looks like a washed-out ghost of the front — fine for a lining side you'll rarely see, not great if the inside shows. Woven patterns like jacquards and brocades are structural, so the back shows the pattern nearly as clearly as the front and unlined pieces look intentional. Check whether your print is printed or woven before you commit to skipping the lining. ---

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