GBSB Ep5 Inspiration: Working Out Athleisure
From activewear and French terry to technical fabrics and appliqué, we're taking inspiration from Sports Week on The Great British Sewing Bee
New dressmaking fabrics are arriving weekly, often in limited quantities. Shop the latest deadstock finds and everyday favourites - plus new sewing patterns.
Italian Silk - Luna Nera
Italian 100% silk dress fabric, 142cm wide with irregular white spots scattered over classic black.
Supreme Silk Lussuria
Ex-designer Italian 100% silk, 139cm wide with a vivid oversized floral print on warm khaki.
Silks Of Italy - Look Again
Floaty Italian 100% silk, 141cm wide with a colourful abstract eye design. Unique deadstock dress fabric.
Silk Crepe De Chine - Maisie
Italian silk crepe de chine, 135cm wide, with a quirky hazy abstract print in soft muted tones.
Lightweight fabrics perfect for summer dresses, from cotton lawn to floaty viscose
Italian Linen Mix - Black Stripe
Italian black linen cotton fabric with fine woven white pinstripes, ideal for stylish tailoring.
Italian Linen Mix - Brown Stripe
145cm Italian linen cotton blend in tobacco brown with a fine woven stripe, ideal for dressmaking.
Cotton Rigato
150cm Italian cotton shirting with fine multicoloured stripes, ideal for shirts and blouses.
Cotton Camiceria
Fine Italian cotton shirting with blue pinstripes and a tiny flecked print adding subtle texture.
Fresh modern dress patterns to inspire your makes
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