Checked cloth (7)
I believe the answer is:
gingham
'checked cloth' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for gingham that I've seen before include "Striped or checked cotton cloth" , "Cotton cloth woven with coloured checks" , "Light cotton checked fabric" , "Striped, or checked, cotton fabric" , "Fabric in a plaid weave" .)