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Home Fabric Type Eyelet

Eyelet Fabric
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Eyelet fabric by the yard is a lightweight, decorative textile featuring small cutout holes finished with embroidered edges. Weighing between 100gsm and 200gsm, it combines breathability with elegance, creating a charming, handcrafted look. The openwork design adds a soft, feminine feel while maintaining durability and comfort, making it a timeless favorite for warm-weather garments and creative sewing projects.

  • Fabric Content/Material: 100% Cotton, Cotton Blends, or Polyester
  • Fabric Application: Dresses, Blouses, Skirts, Babywear, Curtains, Pillowcases, and Table Linens
  • Color: White, Ivory, Blush, Sky Blue, Mint, Navy, and Black

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What Makes Eyelet Fabric So Special

Delicate Cutwork That Breathes and Drapes

Eyelet fabric is defined by its signature rows of small, embroidered holes punched through a woven base — most commonly cotton fabric — creating an airy, decorative texture that is both functional and beautiful. The open cutwork allows air to circulate freely, making it one of the most comfortable warm-weather textiles available. Its lightweight drape lends itself naturally to flowing silhouettes, and the embroidered edges around each hole prevent fraying while adding a refined, handcrafted look.

A Timeless Fabric for Feminine Apparel

From Victorian-era blouses to modern bohemian sundresses, eyelet has remained a staple of feminine fashion for generations. It pairs beautifully with chiffon fabric as a lining or underlayer, since the open holes benefit from a soft backing that adds coverage while preserving the fabric's light, romantic feel. Designers also frequently combine eyelet with embroidered fabric accents for elevated garments, bridal separates, and heirloom-quality children's clothing.

Versatile Enough for Home Décor Projects

Beyond apparel, eyelet fabric is a popular choice for window treatments, table runners, and decorative cushion covers, where its open weave filters light softly and adds a cottage-chic aesthetic. For curtain applications, it creates a breezy, semi-sheer effect without the formality of heavier curtain fabric options. Crafters also reach for eyelet yardage when making nursery accessories, baby bibs, and heirloom-style craft projects — wherever a touch of delicate texture is needed.

White floral eyelet material draped over a wooden mannequin in a bright, sunlit designer studio workspace.

Wholesale Eyelet Fabric That Elevates Every Stitch

Eyelet fabric by the yard brings a level of refined craftsmanship to your projects that few other textiles can match. The combination of breathable open-weave construction and delicately embroidered cutwork makes it an enduring favorite among garment sewers, boutique designers, and home décor makers alike. At Global Fabric Wholesale, our eyelet selection is sourced with quality and consistency in mind — ideal for businesses and independent creators who need reliable yardage in quantity. Whether you're building a seasonal collection of summer dresses or stocking up for a nursery product line, our cotton fabric based eyelets deliver the softness and structure your projects demand. For those who want a slightly different decorative texture, our range of embroidered fabric options offers complementary styles worth exploring.

Sunlit sewing studio featuring white floral eyelet draped over an antique table next to a vintage mannequin.

From Babywear to Curtains — Eyelet Does It All

Few fabrics transition as gracefully between apparel and home décor as eyelet. In the sewing room, it's the fabric of choice for heirloom baby garments, breezy summer blouses, romantic sundresses, and delicate skirt overlays. Its naturally elegant appearance means even simple, minimal patterns look polished and intentional once cut in eyelet — a quality that makes it especially popular for boutique children's clothing and bridal dress fabric accents like sashes, overlays, and cover-ups.

Beyond clothing, eyelet fabric lends a soft, cottage-inspired charm to home interiors. Lightweight eyelet curtain panels filter sunlight beautifully, while eyelet-trimmed cushion covers and table runners add texture without visual heaviness. If you're working on craft projects or seasonal home accessories, eyelet pairs naturally with other light, airy materials — consider layering it with chambray fabric for a relaxed, coordinated look. Order by the yard and enjoy the flexibility to cut exactly what each unique project requires.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is eyelet fabric made of?
Eyelet fabric is most traditionally woven from 100% cotton, which gives it its characteristic softness, breathability, and ease of sewing. Some modern versions blend cotton with polyester or include a small percentage of spandex to add slight stretch and wrinkle resistance. The defining feature is not the fiber itself but the embroidered cutwork pattern — rows of small punched holes with finished, stitched edges that create the fabric's iconic decorative texture.
Is eyelet fabric see-through?
Yes, eyelet fabric is semi-transparent due to its open cutwork holes, which means most garments and projects will require a lining or slip underneath for full coverage and modesty. A lightweight cotton lawn, voile, or soft lining fabric works well and won't add unnecessary bulk. For home décor items like curtains or table runners, the semi-sheer quality is often desirable, as it allows light to filter through in a soft, diffused way.
What projects is eyelet fabric best suited for?
Eyelet fabric excels in warm-weather garments such as sundresses, peasant blouses, skirts, and shorts, as well as in children's and babywear like rompers, bonnets, and christening gowns. It's also widely used for bridal accessories, lightweight curtains, pillow covers, and decorative craft projects. Its feminine, textured look makes it a go-to choice any time you want visual interest without heavy weight or stiffness.
How much eyelet fabric do I need per yard for a dress?
The amount of eyelet fabric needed depends on the garment style and your body measurements, but a simple A-line dress typically requires 2.5 to 3.5 yards for an adult, while a child's dress may only need 1 to 2 yards. Always add at least 10–15% extra yardage to account for pattern matching, seam allowances, and any directional alignment of the eyelet design. Consulting your specific sewing pattern's yardage guide is the most reliable approach before ordering.
Does eyelet fabric shrink after washing?
Cotton-based eyelet fabric can shrink — typically 3–5% — if washed in hot water or dried on high heat. To minimize shrinkage and protect the embroidered cutwork, pre-wash your fabric in cool or lukewarm water before cutting and sewing. Machine washing on a gentle cycle and tumble drying on low or laying flat to dry will help preserve the fabric's shape, texture, and the integrity of the embroidered edges around each eyelet hole.

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