Check Fabric

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A check print is always classy in home furnishings whether you want a check fabric for upholstery or furnishing projects like curtains, cushions or blinds. There isn't a room in the house where checked furnishing fabrics aren't suitable so go ahead and browse our check wool fabrics, check cotton fabrics and more. Is Check Fabric The Same as Plaid? Traditionally, checked fabrics have symmetrical stripes in a criss-cross pattern which form squares and often come in just 2 colours while a plaid fabric may be more than 2 colours and have more variation in the pattern. It is worth noting that you can use a wool check fabric for upholstery as wool is extremely durable and doesn't stretch or deteriorate with use. It maintains that luxurious look and feel for many years and wool check upholstery fabric never goes out of fashion. Different Types of Checked Fabrics Most of our checked fabrics are in our furnishing collection but many people use them for dressmaking. You can also find dressmaking checks in our gingham and wool collections. One popular way of adding check fabric to your decor is by using gingham fabric for cushions, blinds or curtains, which can introduce a large checked design or smaller checked design into your soft furnishings depending on the size of the gingham squares. What is the Difference Between Check and Tartan? A check usually features only two colours in a regular criss cross pattern creating a square, whereas tartan often has multiple overlapping colours and has a name associated with a particular community of people. Check Fabrics Check fabric is always in style at Fabrics Galore London and we have a great choice of furnishing ginghams to bring life to your checked fabric projects. For check suiting fabric please head over to our dressmaking collection.