Quilt Backing Fabric

Our 108 inch wide fabric range includes extra-wide cotton fabrics for quilt backings, homewares and sewing projects that benefit from additional width.
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  • Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Bush Blossom

    Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Bush Blossom

  • Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Flowering Pink Gum Blossom

    Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Flowering Pink Gum Blossom

  • Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Gum Flowers

    Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Gum Flowers

  • Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Grevillea On Ink

    Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Grevillea On Ink

  • Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Golden Wattle

    Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Golden Wattle

  • Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Native Garden

    Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Native Garden

  • Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Wattle Flowers On Blue Sky

    Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Wattle Flowers On Blue Sky

  • Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Golden Banksia Blooms

    Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Golden Banksia Blooms

  • Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Wax Flower On Ink

    Robyn Hammond - 108" Wide – Wax Flower On Ink

  • Wideloads - 108" Wide Fabric - Australian Floral Beige

    Wideloads - 108" Wide Fabric - Australian Floral Beige

  • Wideloads - 108" Wide Fabric - Australian Floral Dark

    Wideloads - 108" Wide Fabric - Australian Floral Dark

  • May Gibbs - 108" Wide - Gumnut Adventures Light Blue

    May Gibbs - 108" Wide - Gumnut Adventures Light Blue

  • May Gibbs - 108" Wide - Native Berries Yellow

    May Gibbs - 108" Wide - Native Berries Yellow

  • May Gibbs - 108" Wide - Native Berries Red

    May Gibbs - 108" Wide - Native Berries Red

  • May Gibbs - 108" Wide - Blossom Babies Teal

    May Gibbs - 108" Wide - Blossom Babies Teal

  • May Gibbs - 108" Wide - Gossiping Gumnuts Pink

    May Gibbs - 108" Wide - Gossiping Gumnuts Pink

  • May Gibbs - 108" Wide - Blossom Babies Black

    May Gibbs - 108" Wide - Blossom Babies Black

  • Jen Digital Art - 108" Wide - Kangaroo Paw

    Jen Digital Art - 108" Wide - Kangaroo Paw

  • Wideloads Textures - 108" Wide - Petal

    Wideloads Textures - 108" Wide - Petal

  • Rainbow Check 108" Wide Fabric - Devonstone Wideloads

    Rainbow Check 108" Wide Fabric - Devonstone Wideloads

  • Wideloads Solids - 108" Wide - White

    Wideloads Solids - 108" Wide - White

  • Geo Christmas - 108" Wide Fabric - Devonstone Wideloads

    Geo Christmas - 108" Wide Fabric - Devonstone Wideloads

About 108 Inch Wide Fabric for Quilt Backing – Wideback Cotton & Wideloads

Our 108 inch wide fabric collection includes extra-wide cotton fabrics measuring approximately 274 cm across. The generous width makes these fabrics particularly useful for quilt backings, helping reduce the number of joins needed across larger quilts.

Also known as wideback fabrics, the range includes designs from Devonstone’s Wideloads collection. These wide fabrics can be used for curtains, bedding, table linens and other homewares, as well as selected dressmaking projects that benefit from additional width, such as gathered or layered skirts. Explore prints suited to quilting and other sewing projects where standard-width fabric may not provide enough coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 108 inch fabric used for?

108 inch extra wide fabric is most commonly used for quilt backing. Its width allows many quilts to be backed without piecing multiple fabric widths together. It is also suitable for curtains, tablecloths, bedspreads and other large sewing projects.

Do I need to piece 108 inch wide fabric for a quilt back?

In most cases, no. For many single, double and queen size quilts, one width of 108 inch fabric is wide enough to create a seamless backing. Always check your finished quilt measurements and allow extra for quilting and trimming.

How much 108 inch fabric do I need for a quilt backing?

This depends on your quilt’s finished size. Measure the width and length of your quilt top, add allowance for quilting, shrinkage and trimming, and calculate the required length based on the 108 inch fabric width.

Does 108 inches refer to the width or length of the fabric?

It refers to the width of the fabric from selvedge to selvedge, which is approximately 274 cm. The length you order is measured separately and supplied as one continuous piece whenever possible.

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