A Guide to Ponte Roma Fabric
A practical guide to Ponte Roma fabric – what it is, how it’s made, key features, what to sew with it, and tips for stitching stable double-knit jersey successfully.
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For over 40 years, Croft Mill has supplied quality dressmaking fabrics to makers, designers and independent fashion businesses worldwide.
We work with trusted mills and suppliers in Britain, Europe and beyond, carefully selecting fabrics for their durability, drape and design. Whether you're sewing for pleasure or building your own label, you’ll find materials you can rely on — without compromise.
Explore over 30 curated collections, including linen and cotton dress fabrics, sewing patterns and essential haberdashery.
New dressmaking fabrics are arriving weekly, often in limited quantities. Shop the latest deadstock finds and everyday favourites - plus new sewing patterns.
Closet Core Patterns - Fowler Jacket Pattern
Fowler Jacket sewing pattern featuring a barn coat and quilted jacket option, oversized fit, patch pockets and button or snap closures.
Closet Core Patterns - Blanca Flight Suit Pattern
Blanca Flight Suit sewing pattern, a semi-fitted boiler suit with zip front, sleeve and leg options, pleated back and customisable pocket details.
185cm wide viscose jersey with pink florals on a black ground. Soft and breathable for comfortable, easy-to-wear pieces.
Stof Viscose Jersey - Hawthorn
Forest green Ecovero™ viscose jersey, Oeko-Tex certified, 220gsm stretch with soft pink florals and fluid drape.
Stof Viscose Jersey - Wild Eden
Ecovero™ viscose jersey, Oeko-Tex certified jersey with cheetahs and florals in green and pink. Soft stretch knit perfect for bold statement pieces.
Light & Lush - Mulberry Meadow
Light & Lush - Mulberry Meadow
100% viscose twill fabric printed with a large-scale burgundy floral pattern on a dark khaki base.
Light & Lush - Arbor
140cm wide, 100% viscose twill fabric in red and cream with a large-scale floral print.
140cm wide navy viscose satin fabric with a white abstract print, lightweight with a fluid silk-like drape.
140cm wide 100% viscose dress fabric. Superfine challis-style cloth with soft drape and green floral print.
Light & Lush - Tessellation
A lovely 145cm wide, 100% viscose fabric printed with a blue and cream abstract mosaic pattern.
135cm wide 100% cotton ex-designer seersucker fabric, lightweight and breathable for summer dresses and shirts
Embroidered Cotton - Betsy
145cm wide lightweight white 100% cotton dress fabric with delicate yellow floral embroidery.
Cotton Canvas - Painted Blooms - Flowers
Digitally printed cotton canvas with oversized florals. 140cm wide and structured, ideal for trousers, blazers, jumpsuits, and bags.
Cotton Canvas - Painted Blooms - Watercolour
140cm wide digitally printed cotton canvas fabric, suitable for structured garments like trousers and blazers as well as bags and accessories.
Shop our collection of cotton dressmaking fabrics, from crisp poplins and classic shirtings to breathable cotton lawn and embroidered cotton. Carefully selected for comfort and wearability, with many styles available in limited quantities.
Available by the metre and ideal for dresses, shirts and everyday wardrobe staples.
135cm wide 100% cotton ex-designer seersucker fabric, lightweight and breathable for summer dresses and shirts
Embroidered Cotton - Betsy
145cm wide lightweight white 100% cotton dress fabric with delicate yellow floral embroidery.
Cotton Canvas - Painted Blooms - Flowers
Digitally printed cotton canvas with oversized florals. 140cm wide and structured, ideal for trousers, blazers, jumpsuits, and bags.
Cotton Canvas - Painted Blooms - Watercolour
140cm wide digitally printed cotton canvas fabric, suitable for structured garments like trousers and blazers as well as bags and accessories.
Cotton Canvas - Painted Blooms - Birds
140cm wide digitally printed cotton canvas fabric, suitable for structured garments like trousers and blazers, as well as bags and accessories.
Cotton Needlecord - Take It Slow
112cm wide cotton needlecord fabric, with a beige leopard and floral print.
Cotton Needlecord - Back in the Day
112cm wide cotton needlecord fabric, with a 1970s-inspired floral swirl print in green, amber and red tones.
Gentle Rust - Embroidered Cotton
135cm wide embroidered cotton with delicate florals and a scalloped edge along the weft.
142cm wide cotton broderie anglaise fabric, with a soft floral print and embroidered eyelets.
Milano Embroidered Double Gauze - Pink
Milano Embroidered Double Gauze - Pink
140cm ex-designer Italian cotton double gauze dress fabric with pale pink floral embroidery.
Fresh modern dress patterns to inspire your makes
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I needed fabric for a new bath robe so of course the first place I look is Croft Mill. Soft with a bit of stretch in a lovely pale blue.
Linde Carr
Nov, 2025
I'm truly satisfied because purchased item arrived timely and proved top quality. Tracking very easy to be followed as well.
Paolo De Nicolo
Nov, 2025
Really happy with my recent purchases of fabric and thread. Exactly as described and delivered promptly.
Joanne Chatt
Oct, 2025
Bought two fabrics both very happy with great company to buy from and lovely choice of fabrics
Ann Brown
Sept, 2025
Fabric and lining are of good quality. Easy to handle and sew with. Gutterman thread I certainly recommend.
Susan
Aug, 2025
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