For yellow and black striped fabric sold by the yard, the Sal Tex Fabrics and The Fabric Exchange options offer wide poly-cotton material with classic stripes. Choose the 100% cotton Fields print for a natural-fiber project, JarThenaAMCS fat quarters for small patchwork crafts, or Castle Fairy’s flannel for a soft, non-stretch fabric in a continuous two-yard piece. The Craig Bachman item is wired ribbon, not yardage, so it suits wreaths and bows rather than sewing projects that need fabric.
| Product | Best for | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sal Tex Fabrics | Costumes and decor | 58/59-inch-wide poly-cotton, sold by the yard |
| The Fabric Exchange | Projects needing bold, uniform stripes | 58-inch-wide poly-cotton with 1-inch stripes |
| Fields Cotton Print | Cotton sewing and quilting | 100% cotton, 44 inches wide |
| JarThenaAMCS Fat Quarters | Small crafts and patchwork | Six cotton pieces in assorted bee-themed designs |
| Castle Fairy Flannel | Soft projects needing a continuous cut | Two yards of 100% polyester flannel |
Sal Tex Fabrics 1-Inch Stripe Poly-Cotton
This is a versatile choice for buyers who want black and yellow stripes in yardage for costumes, clothing, backdrops, tablecloths, overlays, or runners. The fabric is listed as 80% polyester and 20% cotton, non-stretch, and 58/59 inches wide. It sells by the yard, with multiple yards supplied in a continuous length, which can simplify projects that need an uninterrupted piece.
Best for: Sewing and decorating projects that need wide, non-stretch fabric and a continuous cut. It was selected for its stated range of uses and straightforward stripe design. Limitation: The polyester-cotton blend is not 100% cotton, and the fabric does not stretch.
The Fabric Exchange Bold Stripe Fabric
The Fabric Exchange fabric is a poly-cotton blend listed at 58 inches wide. Its classic, uniform 1-inch stripes give buyers a clear stripe scale to plan around. The listing describes the blend as soft and breathable and identifies fashion, crafts, and décor as suitable uses. Its width can provide generous coverage for larger pieces and may help reduce the number of seams required.
Best for: Projects where consistent 1-inch stripes and a wide cut are priorities. It was selected as a useful comparison to the Sal Tex option because both are wide poly-cotton fabrics, but this listing specifically calls out the stripe width. Limitation: The exact fiber percentages and stretch characteristics are not provided in the supplied product details.
Fields 100% Cotton Bee Stripe Print
This Fields print is the natural-fiber option in this selection. It is listed as 100% cotton, 44 inches wide, and sold by the yard. Multiple yards are described as one continuous cut. The bee-stripe pattern is suited to projects where a themed print matters as much as the yellow-and-black palette, including sewing, quilting, and decorative crafts.
Best for: Buyers specifically seeking cotton yardage for a bee-themed project. It was selected because it combines the requested colors and stripe motif with a stated 100% cotton composition. Limitation: At 44 inches wide, it is narrower than the 58/59-inch options above, so check your pattern or project dimensions before ordering.
JarThenaAMCS Bee-Themed Fat Quarters
This bundle includes six cotton pieces, each measuring 18 by 22 inches, with different designs. Patterns include cartoon bees, daisies, honeycomb, plaid, stripes, and dots in yellow and black. The listing describes the material as soft and suitable for cutting and sewing. The mix makes it practical for patchwork, small craft projects, and coordinated decorations that benefit from several related prints.
Best for: Quilters and crafters who need small cuts and multiple bee-themed patterns rather than a long length of one stripe. It was selected for its color palette and variety of coordinated designs. Limitation: Fat quarters are limited-size pieces, so they are not a substitute for wide yardage on large projects.
Castle Fairy Yellow And Black Flannel
Castle Fairy offers a two-yard continuous piece measuring 59 inches wide. The listing identifies it as 100% polyester flannel with a non-stretch woven construction. It is described as easy to cut, sew, and quilt, with a soft feel and wash-resistant properties; the product details also note slight color fading. The bee-themed black-and-yellow design makes it an option for crafts and projects where a flannel texture is wanted.
Best for: Buyers who want a soft-feeling, wide piece in a specified continuous two-yard length. It was selected for its useful size and clearly stated non-stretch construction. Limitation: It is polyester, not cotton, and the listing notes that some color fading may occur.
Buying Guide: How To Choose Yellow And Black Striped Fabric
Should you choose cotton or a poly-cotton blend?
Choose the Fields print if 100% cotton is a firm requirement. Sal Tex is listed as 80% polyester and 20% cotton, while The Fabric Exchange is described as a poly-cotton blend without exact percentages in the supplied details. Check the fiber content when it matters for the project’s feel or care needs.
How much fabric width do you need?
Compare the project pattern’s required width with the listing: Sal Tex is 58/59 inches, The Fabric Exchange is 58 inches, Fields is 44 inches, and Castle Fairy is 59 inches. Wider material may reduce seams, but the correct choice depends on the dimensions and layout of your project.
Do you need yardage or small pieces?
Choose yardage for larger sewing or décor projects, and confirm how much length you need before ordering. Sal Tex and Fields specify that multiple yards are supplied continuously. Castle Fairy lists a continuous two-yard piece. JarThenaAMCS provides six fat quarters, which are better suited to smaller projects and patchwork.
What if you are making wreaths or bows?
The Craig Bachman product is 2.5-inch-wide wired ribbon, not fabric yardage. Its wired edges are intended to help shape loops and bows, and its yellow-and-black vertical stripes suit seasonal décor. Choose it for wreath-making or decorative accents, not as a substitute for sewable fabric.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which option is 100% cotton?
The Fields bee-stripe print is listed as 100% cotton. JarThenaAMCS also lists its fat-quarter bundle as cotton, though its pieces feature several designs rather than only stripes.
Which fabric is widest?
Castle Fairy is listed as 59 inches wide. Sal Tex is 58/59 inches wide, and The Fabric Exchange is 58 inches wide.
Which option is best for a small quilting project?
JarThenaAMCS is a practical choice for small patchwork projects because it includes six 18-by-22-inch cotton pieces in coordinated designs. Fields is an alternative when you prefer cotton yardage in a bee-stripe print.
Is the Craig Bachman product striped fabric?
No. It is wired burlap ribbon with yellow-and-black stripes. It is intended for decorative uses such as bows and wreaths rather than general fabric sewing.