--- product_id: 447424649 title: "DFL 100% Cotton Calico Natural Unbleached Fabric – 145GSM Medium Weight for Dressmaking Mock-ups, Toile, Pattern Testing & Crafts – 150cm (60\") Wide Material by The Metre (50 Meter)" brand: "discount fabrics ltd" price: "$528.30" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Discount Fabrics Ltd" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/447424649-dfl-100-cotton-calico-natural-unbleached-fabric-145gsm-medium-weight store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 100% natural, OEKO-TEX certified 150cm (60") wide continuous roll 145GSM medium weight DFL 100% Cotton Calico Natural Unbleached Fabric – 145GSM Medium Weight for Dressmaking Mock-ups, Toile, Pattern Testing & Crafts – 150cm (60") Wide Material by The Metre (50 Meter) **Brand:** discount fabrics ltd **Price:** $528.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Elevate your craft with the natural choice for flawless mock-ups and beyond! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** DFL 100% Cotton Calico Natural Unbleached Fabric – 145GSM Medium Weight for Dressmaking Mock-ups, Toile, Pattern Testing & Crafts – 150cm (60") Wide Material by The Metre (50 Meter) by discount fabrics ltd - **How much does it cost?** $528.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/447424649-dfl-100-cotton-calico-natural-unbleached-fabric-145gsm-medium-weight) ## Best For - discount fabrics ltd enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted discount fabrics ltd brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Blank Canvas:** Absorbs dyes beautifully and supports crafts from embroidery to upholstery priming—unleash your creative potential. - • **Continuous Roll Convenience:** Order multiple meters and receive one uncut roll, perfect for uninterrupted large-scale projects and professional use. - • **Perfect Weight for Precision:** 145GSM medium weight balances durability with smooth sewing—ideal for mock-ups and final garment testing. - • **Eco-Friendly & Hypoallergenic:** Certified OEKO-TEX Standard 100 ensures a chemical-free, natural cotton fabric safe for sensitive skin. - • **Generous Width, Seamless Creativity:** A spacious 150cm (60") width minimizes seams and maximizes fabric efficiency for larger projects. ## Overview This 100% natural, unbleached calico fabric by Discount Fabrics LTD offers a medium-weight 145GSM cotton weave at a generous 150cm width. Certified OEKO-TEX Standard 100, it’s hypoallergenic and chemical-free, making it perfect for dressmaking mock-ups, pattern testing, and versatile craft projects. Delivered in continuous rolls from the UK, it’s designed for professional and hobbyist sewers seeking quality, eco-conscious material that mimics real garment drape while supporting smooth machine sewing. ## Description Product Description What is Calico? Calico is a natural fibre derived from cotton. It is a breathable, light and airy fabric that has many uses in sewing. Calico can be used for making canvas for screenprinting, arts and crafts, trial runs or pattern making for garment making as well as bags and soft furnishings for the home. Calico has an understated beauty due to its unrefined natural colouring and texture from the cotton seed remnants left in the cloth (the little black dots). This provides a perfect base fabric to dye, print or paint on. Available in white, black or unbleached natural. Create soft furnishings for the home Calico has a natural feel and can make understated cushions, tablecloths, table runners and curtain or blind backing. Mock up garments on the mannequin Calico is a cost-effective fabric for novice sewers just starting out or seamstresses perfecting their patterns before they work with the real fabric and a must-have practice fabric. Create unique prints and effects This fabric absorbs dye pigments wonderfully. Use this fabric as a base to create exciting dye patterns and prints. Backing fabric for embroidery A light natural woven fabric is useful for embroidery and calico fits the bill, working beautifully for punch needle work. Plain straight weave Textured surface 145GSM Strong and hardwearing Naturally made from cotton Quick-cooling Hypoallergenic Odourless For best results Iron before sewing Machine washable at 30 degrees Tumble dry on a low heat only OEKO-TEX standard 100 Discount Fabrics LTD Calico Fabric 100% cotton This woven calico works a dream on a sewing machine and is good for punch needle work or as backing fabric for embroidery. 60 inch wide (150cm/1500mm), 0.2mm thick fabric. Order this fabric in multiple quantities to receive one continuous roll of fabric by the metre by Discount Fabrics! Sent to you from the UK. Versatile for sewing projects Use this material for creating accessories such as peg bags, kids craft projects, tents, pillowcases, bag lining and more. Sewing garments Bagmaking Craft projects Review: Value for money - Excellent material, great price Review: Good product - Good product ## Features - ✅ ESSENTIAL FOR DRESSMAKING & MOCK-UPS: This 100% natural, unbleached calico is the ultimate 'mock-up' and toile fabric. At a generous 150cm (60") width, it is perfect for pattern testing, fashion design practice, and minimizing seams on your larger garment projects. - ✅ PERFECT 145GSM MEDIUM WEIGHT: Designed with a strong, straight weave, our 145GSM cotton offers the ideal balance—substantial enough to mimic real garment drape, yet lightweight enough for smooth needle penetration on both domestic and industrial sewing machines without snagging. - ✅ VERSATILE BLANK CANVAS FOR CRAFTS: Beyond fashion, this plain-woven textile is brilliant for home crafts. The natural cotton fibres absorb dye beautifully and provide a sturdy, non-stretch base for punch needle work, embroidery, curtain linings, tote bags, and upholstery priming. - ✅ NATURAL, SAFE & CONTINUOUS CUTS: Certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100, our eco-friendly, hypoallergenic fabric is free from harsh bleaching chemicals and odours. Need more than 1 metre? Simply order multiple quantities and we will send it as one continuous, uncut roll directly from our UK warehouse. - ✅ PRO-SEWING CARE NOTE: Because this is a raw, unprocessed, and un-preshrunk natural cotton, minor shrinkage is totally normal during the first wash. For the most accurate pattern cutting and sizing, we highly recommend pre-washing at 30 degrees and tumble drying on a low heat before you start your project! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B089T748PM | | Best Sellers Rank | 40,347 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 179 in Fabric | | Brand | Discount Fabrics LTD | | Brand Name | Discount Fabrics LTD | | Collection Name | Calico | | Colour | Natural | | Country Of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 876 Reviews | | Fabric Type | Cotton | | Item Dimensions L x W | 152.4L x 152.4W centimetres | | Item Form | Cut By The Yard | | Item Weight | 145 Grams | | Item form | Cut By The Yard | | Manufacturer | Discount Fabrics LTD | | Manufacturer Part Number | ORTCI | | Material | Cotton | | Material Type | Cotton | | Pattern | Solid | | Product Care Instructions | Machine Wash | | Special Features | Hypoallergenic | | Theme | plain | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Weave Type | Plain,Woven | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Discount Fabrics LTD - **Colour:** Natural - **Fabric Type:** Cotton - **Item form:** Cut By The Yard - **Material:** Fabric ## Images ![DFL 100% Cotton Calico Natural Unbleached Fabric – 145GSM Medium Weight for Dressmaking Mock-ups, Toile, Pattern Testing & Crafts – 150cm (60") Wide Material by The Metre (50 Meter) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wbCtDhvgL.jpg) ![DFL 100% Cotton Calico Natural Unbleached Fabric – 145GSM Medium Weight for Dressmaking Mock-ups, Toile, Pattern Testing & Crafts – 150cm (60") Wide Material by The Metre (50 Meter) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1LQ91UxIIL.jpg) ![DFL 100% Cotton Calico Natural Unbleached Fabric – 145GSM Medium Weight for Dressmaking Mock-ups, Toile, Pattern Testing & Crafts – 150cm (60") Wide Material by The Metre (50 Meter) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81f6SO9PenL.jpg) ![DFL 100% Cotton Calico Natural Unbleached Fabric – 145GSM Medium Weight for Dressmaking Mock-ups, Toile, Pattern Testing & Crafts – 150cm (60") Wide Material by The Metre (50 Meter) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81s4gzXUw5L.jpg) ![DFL 100% Cotton Calico Natural Unbleached Fabric – 145GSM Medium Weight for Dressmaking Mock-ups, Toile, Pattern Testing & Crafts – 150cm (60") Wide Material by The Metre (50 Meter) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Arn22ITYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this suitable for covering chairs** A: Ok for dining chair seat covers I would think, **Q: What size of this item?? How long is it????** A: It is 60 inches/153cm wide and you say how many metres long you want to buy. Just fill in the number when buying. **Q: Is this unbleached?** A: I think so yes x **Q: Would this be suitable for making rag dolls? Thank you.** A: Yes that's what I bought it for as my daughter makes Rag dolls it feels as good as what I used to buy out of the shops ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Value for money *by N***Y on 17 May 2026* Excellent material, great price ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product *by L***E on 18 June 2026* Good product ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crafts *by M***S on 25 March 2026* Really good for my Craft Work ## Frequently Bought Together - 50m Plain Natural Calico Fabric – Unbleached 100% Cotton 225GSM 60” Inch 150cm Wide – Great for Sewing, Quilting, Curtain Linings, Pillowcases & Totes – Easy Fabric by The Metre by Discount Fabrics - 1m Plain White Calico Fabric – 100% Cotton, Optic White Calico 225GSM 60” Inch 150cm Wide – for Sewing, Quilting, Curtain Linings, Pillowcases & Totes – Easy Fabric by The Metre by Discount Fabrics - 100% Cotton Fabric 60 Inch 150cm Wide 150GSM Material for Sewing, Dressmaking, Quilting, Curtain Linings, Pillowcases & Totes Fabric by The Half Metre by Discount Fabrics LTD(White, 1m) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/447424649-dfl-100-cotton-calico-natural-unbleached-fabric-145gsm-medium-weight](https://www.desertcart.us/products/447424649-dfl-100-cotton-calico-natural-unbleached-fabric-145gsm-medium-weight) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-08-01*