Gingham Fabric

Gingham (pronounced "ging-um") originates from 17th-century Malaysia and was first a striped cotton before evolving to the checked pattern we know today. In America during the 1800s, the gingham print became popular because of the affordability and practicality of the fabric. Today gingham fabric has appeal in casual, country, and even modern interiors and is ideal for upholstery fabric projects or cheerful window treatments. Gingham varies from plaid in that plaid typically uses multiple colors and varying widths whereas gingham is a simpler two-color checkerboard pattern. Make your online fabric shopping experience stress-free with $5.99 samples and free shipping.