Corduroy Fabric

Corduroy Fabric
Corduroy Fabric by the Yard – Classic Texture, Modern Style Add timeless texture and warmth to your projects with our high-quality corduroy fabric by the yard. Known for its signature ribbed surface and soft yet durable structure, corduroy is a versatile fabric ideal for both apparel and home décor. From vintage-inspired trousers and jackets to cozy overalls, skirts, and throw pillows, corduroy brings a stylish, tactile appeal to any handmade piece. We offer a wide variety of corduroy fabrics in different wale sizes—from fine pinwale and baby cord to wide wale and jumbo cord—so you can choose the perfect texture and weight for your project. Available in a rich palette of colors and prints, our corduroy is crafted from premium materials including 100% cotton, cotton blends, and stretch corduroy for added comfort and flexibility. Buying corduroy by the yard gives you the freedom to purchase exactly the amount you need, whether you’re making a small accessory or a full wardrobe staple. This durable, easy-to-sew fabric is perfect for beginner and advanced sewists alike, offering excellent structure, shape retention, and a cozy feel that wears beautifully over time. Ideal for fall and winter garments or year-round crafts, corduroy is a classic fabric that never goes out of style. Shop our curated selection of corduroy fabric for sewing, and bring texture, depth, and timeless charm to your next sewing project.
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  • 14 Wale Corduroy Charcoal
    14 Wale Corduroy Charcoal

    $16.99 per yard

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What Is Corduroy Fabric and How Is It Made?

Corduroy is a durable woven fabric with a distinctive raised texture made from vertical ribs, known as “wales.” It’s typically made from cotton or a cotton-blend and is widely used for pants, jackets, skirts, and upholstery due to its soft feel and structured finish.

Corduroy is made using a unique weaving process. Two sets of filling (weft) yarns are woven together with a single set of warp yarns. The extra filling yarns form loops or piles, which are then sheared (cut) to create the soft, velvety ridges. The resulting texture is both functional and stylish, offering warmth, durability, and a bit of stretch depending on the fiber content.

What Are Corduroy Wales?

Wales refer to the number of ridges (or “cords”) per inch of fabric. The lower the wales number, the thicker and more pronounced the ridges.

Wide wale corduroy (8–12 wales per inch): Chunky ribs, ideal for pants, outerwear, and retro-inspired fashion. Standard wale (14–16 wales): Medium rib, classic for shirts and skirts. Fine wale or pinwale corduroy (21+ wales): Thin, subtle ribs, great for baby clothes, shirts, and lightweight garments.

The wale count affects both the look and feel of the fabric—higher wale = softer and more flexible, while lower wale = more textured and durable.

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