Yarn Dyed & Chambray
Yarn-Dyed Cotton & Chambray Fabric by the Yard – Classic, Versatile & Timeless
Explore our curated collection of yarn-dyed cotton fabrics and chambray by the yard, perfect for sewing shirts, dresses, quilts, home décor, and casual wear. Yarn-dyed cotton is woven from threads that are dyed before weaving, creating rich, long-lasting color and beautifully detailed patterns like plaids, stripes, and checks.
Chambray fabric is a lightweight, woven cotton with a soft hand and a denim-like appearance—ideal for button-down shirts, baby clothes, lightweight tops, and quilting projects. Unlike printed fabrics, yarn-dyed cottons offer color that stays true through wear and washing, making them a top choice for high-quality, durable sewing projects.
Available in a range of classic patterns, textures, and neutral to bold colors, these fabrics are breathable, natural, and easy to sew—perfect for both apparel and crafting.
One-of-a-kind colors and patterns grace our lovely selection of ikat and woven fabrics. Our buyers select the best fabrics from over the world for your apparel, bag-making, and home decor needs, from bright and beautiful Indian imports to stylishly simple Japanese designs.
Yarn-Dyed Cotton vs. Chambray – What's the Difference? <p><p>
Both yarn-dyed cotton and chambray are popular woven fabrics used in apparel and quilting, but they differ in weave, appearance, and typical use. Yarn-Dyed Cotton What It Is: Cotton fabric woven from yarns that have been dyed before weaving. Look & Feel: Features patterns like plaids, stripes, checks, or textures. The color runs through the fabric, giving it a rich, dimensional appearance. Use: Ideal for shirts, quilts, home décor, dresses, and craft projects. Benefits: Colorfast, long-lasting design with a woven-in look that won’t fade like surface-printed fabrics.<p>Chambray What It Is: A type of yarn-dyed fabric, usually made with a colored warp yarn and white weft yarn, creating a soft, denim-like appearance. Look & Feel: Smooth, lightweight, and breathable with a subtle texture; often confused with lightweight denim. Use: Popular for button-down shirts, lightweight pants, summer dresses, and baby clothes. Benefits: Classic look, soft drape, and easy to sew for both casual and tailored garments.