Name: Floral Leopard - Cotton Needlecord - Corduroy
Brand: Fabric Love
SKU: MP-ESNC6-12-HM
Price: 6.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Width:

112cm

Weight:

125gsm

Composition:

100% Cotton

Needlecord is a light weight corduroy fabric with a fine rib. This gives it a luxuriously soft feel and makes it perfect for sewing many garments such as tops, lightweight jackets, trousers and dresses for all year round wear. Also great for homeware and crafts.

Description

Gorgeous cotton needlecord combining romantic pink blooms and rich vines with a timeless leopard print background. Fashionable and fun, this fabric brings together classic pattern mixing for autumn dressmaking with effortless sophistication. The substantial needlecord weave offers structure and drape, making it ideal for garments that hold their shape while adding visual interest to every stitch.

Wash between 30 and 60 degrees. Washing at a higher temperature may cause more shrinkage and print fade.

Iron on a cotton setting

Tumble dry on cool to medium heat. Drying at a higher temperature may cause more shrinkage.

Needlecord is a fine, lightweight corduroy fabric with narrow vertical ribs (or “wales”) and a soft, velvety feel. It offers warmth and texture without bulk — making it a favourite for comfortable everyday garments with structure.

If you want your handmade piece to feel cosy yet polished, needlecord is an excellent choice.

Why Choose Needlecord?

• Soft, velvety texture
• Lightweight but warm
• Comfortable for all-day wear
• Adds subtle texture and depth to garments

Perfect For

✔ Shirt dresses
✔ Pinafores
✔ Skirts
✔ Trousers
✔ Children’s clothing
✔ Lightweight jackets and overshirts

Needlecord is ideal for garments that need warmth and structure while still feeling soft and wearable.

Sewing Notes

Needlecord is stable and beginner-friendly, with a gentle drape.

• Cut all pieces in the same nap direction
• Use a sharp needle (80/12 or 90/14)
• Press lightly on the reverse to avoid flattening the pile
• Finish seams to prevent fraying

It’s a fantastic fabric for sewists who want to create cosy, everyday pieces with a professional finish.

The Finish You’re After

If you’re looking for soft texture, subtle structure and garments you’ll reach for again and again, needlecord delivers comfort and character every time.