Canary Yellow Stretch Velvet Fabric by the Yard - 60in Wide, 3 Yards

In this review of the Canary Yellow stretch velvet, the bottom line is simple: sewists and costumers who want a soft, drapey, slightly elastic fabric for garments and accents will find strong value here. The reviewer bought the 3-yard cut to test fit, drape, and handling; the fabric delivered a smooth hand, reliable recovery from stretch, and a true-to-picture color that brightens projects without looking plastic. For anyone making dresses, leggings, or decorative pillows who needs both luxury feel and easy care, this fabric is a practical choice.

Key Features

• Soft stretch velvet: The plush face glides over skin for comfortable garments and accessories that look upscale.
• 90% polyester, 10% spandex: A blend that balances resilience and elasticity so seams hold and the fabric recovers after wear.
• 60in width: Wide layout minimizes seams on wider garments and lets you cut multiple pattern pieces across the width.
• Continuous yardage options: Available in long cuts so you can order 1 to 50 yards and receive continuous lengths for larger projects.
• Easy care: Machine wash cold and tumble dry low without losing the fabric's soft hand or drape when cared for properly.

Who It's For

The fabric is aimed at home sewists, costume makers, and designers who need a soft, slightly stretchy velvet for clothing such as dresses, skirts, leggings, and fitted tops, or for accessories and small home projects. Its wide 60in width and elastic content make it especially useful when you want minimal seams and comfortable stretch in finished pieces.

Those who should look elsewhere include sewists seeking a heavyweight upholstery textile or a natural-fiber velvet; this is a midweight, synthetic stretch velvet best suited to apparel and light decor rather than heavy-duty furniture use.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Very soft hand and attractive drape that elevates garments and costume pieces.
• Good color accuracy and vibrancy, with the canary yellow offering a bright, even tone.
• Stretch content gives comfortable fit and ease of sewing for body-hugging designs.
• Durable polyester blend resists pilling and fading under normal care.

Cons

• Thickness receives mixed feedback; it is midweight and may not suit projects needing very heavy or very sheer fabric.
• As a synthetic fabric, it lacks the breathability of natural fibers for very hot-weather garments.

Specifications

Material	90% polyester, 10% spandex
Width	60 in
Color	Canary Yellow
Sold by	Continuous yards (this listing: 3 yards)
Typical uses	Sewing clothes, apparel, costumes, crafts
Care	Machine wash cold, tumble dry low

Our Verdict

This canary yellow stretch velvet is a smart pick for anyone making fitted garments or costume pieces who wants a soft, drapey fabric with reliable stretch and easy care. It combines luxury feel and practical durability at a modest price, though those needing heavyweight upholstery fabric or natural fibers should choose a different textile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this fabric stretchy enough for leggings?
Yes, the 10% spandex content provides noticeable stretch and recovery suitable for leggings and fitted garments when cut with appropriate patterns.

Can it be machine washed?
Yes, the fabric is machine washable on cold and can be tumble dried low; follow gentle handling to preserve the pile.

How wide is the fabric and can I get continuous yardage?
The fabric is 60 in wide and is offered in continuous yard lengths so larger orders arrive as a single unbroken cut.