Some of the best bargains on our shelves are the newest. We have just added a small batch of clearance fabrics, all at £2.99 per metre: two cheerful 100% cotton sheeting prints with floral border stripes, and a soft plush velour stretch jersey. Stock is limited, so here is a quick look at each one and what you could make with it.
Cream Lattice & Red Floral Border Stripe Cotton Sheeting
The Cream Lattice Red Floral Border Stripe Cotton Sheeting pairs a pale buttery yellow background and teal trellis lattice with a wide, rich deep red floral border. Cream daisies and golden tulips run in a band down the fabric, edged with mustard and teal, for a warm, vintage country feel.
- Now £2.99 per metre (was £8.99)
- 100% cotton sheeting, extra wide at 72" (approx. 183cm)
- Machine wash at 30°C
- Great for duvet covers, pillowcases, curtains, tablecloths, cushions and aprons
Yellow Lattice Floral Border Stripe Cotton Sheeting
If you prefer something brighter, the Yellow Lattice Floral Border Stripe Cotton Sheeting has a golden yellow base with a green diamond lattice and a soft mint border stripe of blue tulips and yellow daisies. It is a sunny, cheerful print that would lift a spare room or a kitchen on a grey winter day.
- Now £2.99 per metre (was £8.99)
- 100% cotton sheeting, 72" (approx. 183cm) wide
- Machine wash at 30°C
- Ideal for bedding, curtains, table linen, cushions and crafts
Why Wide Cotton Sheeting Is So Useful
Standard dressmaking cottons are often around 112cm to 150cm wide. Sheeting at 183cm gives you a lot more fabric across the width, which makes a real difference on larger projects:
- Bedding without joins: a UK single duvet is 135cm wide, so each side of a single duvet cover can be cut in one piece with room to spare for seams.
- Tablecloths: a generous width means you can cover most kitchen and dining tables with a single length and a simple hem.
- Curtains: wide panels mean fewer seams to match, and the border stripe makes a lovely feature down a leading edge or across the hem.
- Small makes: aprons, peg bags, cushion covers and gift bags are a great way to use up leftovers.
Not sure how much to order? Our guide How Much Fabric Do I Need? walks through curtains, cushions, dresses and quilts. As every order is cut in one continuous length, you can plan your pieces knowing the border stripe will run unbroken.
Making the Most of a Border Stripe
Border prints are fun to design with. A few simple ideas:
- Place the floral band along the hem of a curtain or tablecloth so it frames the whole piece.
- Cut the border section out and use it as a contrast band on a pillowcase or cushion cover.
- Use the lattice section for the main body of an apron and the border for the pocket or ties.
- Mix the cream and yellow versions in one room for a coordinated, country cottage look.
Plush Velour Stretch Jersey in Beige
For dressmakers, the Plush Velour 1 Way Stretch Jersey in Beige is a soft, cosy knit with a short velvety pile on the face and a smooth jersey back. The spandex gives it one-way stretch, so it moves and drapes nicely while holding its shape, and the warm neutral beige is easy to style.
- Clearance price £2.99 per metre (was £9.99)
- Minimum purchase 10 metres, so it suits bulk makes, group projects or makers who sell
- Perfect for bodycon, wrap, skater and maxi dresses, plus tops, skirts, loungewear and tracksuits
- Care: cool gentle wash at 30°C, do not tumble dry, dry flat and do not iron the pile
Velour is a lovely choice for winter loungewear and cosy co-ords. When sewing it, cut all pieces with the pile running in the same direction so the colour looks even, and use a stretch or ballpoint needle so the knit is not snagged.
Grab Them While They Last
These clearance prices are on limited stock, and once a print has gone it may not come back. Whether you are planning new bedding, a fresh tablecloth for Christmas dinner or a batch of cosy loungewear, now is a great time to stock up for less.
Browse the new clearance fabrics at Bull Ring Fabrics today and treat your next project to a bargain. If you have any questions about these fabrics, just get in touch and we will be happy to help.
