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Best Oilcloth Fabrics
Here are our oilcloth fabric reviews.
1. Oil Cloth International Oilcloth Gingham Red
Nothing screams tablecloth like a red and white gingham print. This oilcloth fabric is made from vinyl bonded with a cotton mesh base. Oilcloth is very durable and extremely versatile. Aside from making tablecloths, oilcloth can also be used for craft projects, to make placemats, linings for drawers and shelves, and more.
- This heavyweight fabric is made from 100% vinyl
- Available in 47” widths and can be purchased for under eight dollars per yard
- Fabric can be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth
2. Oil Cloth International Oilcloth Stella Cherries Aqua
This heavyweight oilcloth fabric is made from 100% vinyl bonded with a cotton mesh base. This fabric is extremely durable and can be used for a wide variety of crafting and sewing projects. Oilcloth is usually very easy to care for, which makes it great to use for tabletop items and more.
- Fabric can be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth
- Available in 47” widths
- Fabric can be purchased for under six dollars per yard
3. Oilcloth Sunflower Yellow/White
This oilcloth fabric features cheerful sunflowers on a white background. Like most oilcloth fabrics, this fabric is made from 100% vinyl with a backing made of cotton mesh. This fabric is very durable, is easy to care for, and is also versatile enough to be used for tabletop, crafting, and utility projects.
- This fabric can be purchased for under six dollars per yard
- Available in 47” widths
- Wipe with a damp cloth to clean
4. Oil Cloth International Oilcloth Mums White
This beautiful oilcloth fabric features different colored flowers on a white background. Oilcloth fabric is perfect for making tablecloths and placemats, crafting, for utility projects like lining shelves or drawers, or can be used just to protect surfaces from water and other substances.
- Made from 100% vinyl with a cotton mesh backing
- Easy to clean- just wipe with a damp cloth
- Fabric is heavyweight
5. Oil Cloth International Oilcloth Solid Black
Though oilcloth is available in many different prints, it can also be purchased in solid colors. This fabric can be purchased for just over ten dollars per yard. Sometimes a solid color is required or desired for crafting, lining projects, or even for tabletop décor.
- This heavyweight fabric is 100% vinyl
- Easy to clean- wipe with a damp cloth
- Available to purchase in 47” widths
Oilcloth Fabric Buying Guide
Oilcloth fabrics aren’t just for tablecloths, though the fabric is very popular as a table covering, especially for picnic tables, because it is so durable and easy to clean. Oilcloth can generally be cleaned just with a damp cloth. Oilcloth is very versatile and can be used for many other projects. Use it to line wet bags or other bags, for baby items like bibs, for use in the kitchen or pantry lining shelves and drawers, for placemats, for apparel items like aprons, for crafting projects, and more!
Ease of Working With Oilcloth
Working with oilcloth is fairly easy and straightforward. Of course, it depends on the project, but oilcloth is quite unique in that it can just be cut to shape or size. The edges don’t need to be hemmed or sewn or finished with any special product. Oilcloth is also quite easy to clean up, as usually spills and messes can just be wiped up with a damp cloth.
Pricing Out Oilcloth
Oilcloth is generally quite inexpensive to purchase. Some colors and patterns might range around the ten dollar a yard mark, but others can often be purchased for well below that, with some under or just over five dollars per yard. Oilcloth fabric is very durable and also quite versatile. It is usually heavyweight and easier to care for. The lower purchase price of the fabric is another great benefit of using oilcloth.
Recommended Reading:
- Chapter 1: The 7 Sewing Essentials for Beginners
- Chapter 2: The Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Machines
- Chapter 3: The Ultimate Guide to Setting up your Sewing Room
- Chapter 4: Everything You Need To Know About Sewing
- Chapter 5: Sewing Fabric 101: A Virtual Tour of the Fabric Store
