Croft Mill
Black Dress Fabric
We understand how hard it can be to find the perfect dress in the perfect fabric for any occasion. However we all agree on one mantra ‘you can never go wrong with a little black dress’ especially when it is made out of good quality fabric and measured to fit. Therefore here we have gathered together our black dress fabrics that you can use to make your own.
54 items
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- Part number
- 2403PS05
Simply Black
148cm wide, Italian, ex-designer suiting fabric featuring a chevron print in black. Made from 100% wool.
- Price incl. VAT
- £20.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2403P08
Verzache
Cotton, polyester, acrylic & viscose blend jacquard fabric featuring a unique black & gold design, ideal for jackets.
- Price incl. VAT
- £20.25 per metre
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- Part number
- 2403PS08
Bees Knees - Green
Bottle green 142cm wide Italian-made suiting fabric, made from fleece wool, viscose and elastane. Ex-designer suiting fabric.
- Price incl. VAT
- £20.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2403PS02
Bees Knees - Black
150cm wide Italian-made black suiting fabric, made from fleece wool, viscose and elastane. Ex-designer suiting fabric.
- Price incl. VAT
- £20.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2401AH13
Black Yorkshire Melton
Woven in Yorkshire, polyester wool blend melton coating fabric in black with a very dark navy reverse, ideal for high-quality jackets.
- Price incl. VAT
- £24.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2202M06
Sturdy Black - Heavy Suiting
65% polyester, 30% viscose and 5% elastane, heavy suiting fabric in black, this is perfect for bodycon dresses.
- Price incl. VAT
- £14.95 per metre
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- Part number
- 2311PS02
Suprema
Woven in Italy, this 135cm wide fine cotton twill fabric in black. Ex-designer cloth, perfect for lightweight shirts and dresses!
- Price incl. VAT
- £10.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2310PS08b
Biella Wool - Wine
150cm wide ex-designer wool suiting fabric. Woven in Italy with a rich burgundy hue from 73% virgin wool, 26% wool mohair, 1% elastane.
- Price incl. VAT
- £16.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2308M09B
Tesoro - Red
Our ex-designer, red satin fabric, made from 100% polyester has been woven in Italy perfect for evening attire.
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2308M09A
Tesoro - Black
Woven in Italy, this satin fabric in black is made from 100% polyester, ex-designer, ideal for elegant dresses.
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2307P99B
Poly Cotton Drill - White
152cm wide white polyester and cotton blend twill. A high quality cloth with a beautiful hand. Perfect for lined skirts, shorts, trousers and blazers.
- Price incl. VAT
- £9.75 per metre
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- Part number
- 2308M04
Ebony
Made from cotton, polyester and elastane, this black brocade fabric features an embroidered floral design, ideal for dressmaking.
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2306M19
Shadow of the Night
Made from a blend of viscose, silk and polyamide, this black dress fabric features a glitter fur face. Woven in Italy.
- Price incl. VAT
- £26.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2307M05
Not The Only Fruit - Midnight Olive
This is a mildly stretchy woven polyester elastane trousering fabric with a dark olive hue . 145cm wide, perfect for adding sophistication to any outfit!
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2307P99
Poly Cotton Drill - Black
152cm wide black polyester and cotton blend twill. A high quality cloth with a beautiful hand.
- Price incl. VAT
- £9.75 per metre
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- Part number
- 2306M24
Black Bodycon
140cm wide form-fitting black dress fabric made from a blend of polyester, viscose and Lycra. Ex-designer cloth made in Spain.
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2304P01
Jeanette
150cm wide, viscose dress fabric featuring a cream floral print on a black ground, perfect for blouses and skirts!
- Price incl. VAT
- £10.50 per metre
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- Part number
- 2303P52
Eclipse
147cm wide, plain black cotton and lycra blend twill fabric, excellent for work-wear, trousering and shorts!
- Price incl. VAT
- £9.50 per metre
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- Part number
- 2302S23
Midnight Glitz
Our 158cm wide, polyester jersey fabric in black with a sequinned detailing all-over is ideal for party wear!
- Price incl. VAT
- £7.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2302TH01a TR
Filmstar - Black
Perfect for creating glamorous eveningwear designs this 160cm wide soft polyester fabric has a gorgeous black appearance and soft velvet satin finish.
- Price incl. VAT
- £6.50 per metre
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- Part number
- 2204M11
Bolero
95% Cotton and 5% elastane suiting fabric in black with a textured finish, perfect for waistcoats and skirts!
- Price incl. VAT
- £16.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2211S02
Bare Rose
Our black lace fabric features embroidered velvet flowers with copper highlights ideal for dressmaking!
- Price incl. VAT
- £9.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2003S42
But, This is Nicer
Our black stripe chiffon dressmaking fabric is perfect for party wear, blouses, accessories or evening gowns!
- Price incl. VAT
- £7.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2211PS01
Dance The Night Away
Our sparkly fabric has blue and gold metallic yarns on a black stretch jersey, perfect for cowl neck tops or dresses worn with an underslip!
- Price incl. VAT
- £8.75 per metre
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- Part number
- 2201S01 NC
Party Animal
Black polyester chiffon dressmaking fabric featuring a grey abstract design, ideal for blouses, skirts and accessories!
- Old price
- £7.00
- Price incl. VAT
- £3.50 per metre
50% discount
Valid until 08/06/2024
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- Part number
- 2210S05
Rude Not Too
Our black satin-backed crepe dressmaking fabric is bold and reversible, ideal for special occasion garments and evening wear!
- Price incl. VAT
- £10.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2210S06
Hopscotch
Made from polyester, this black chiffon dress fabric features a check pattern; perfect for blouses and accessories!
- Price incl. VAT
- £7.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2210S04
Spark The Attraction
This sheer chiffon dressmaking fabric features a ‘hole’ pattern on a black cloth, ideal for accessories, blouses and skirts!
- Price incl. VAT
- £7.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2209DA05 NC
Black Satin - Fan Tail
Black satin dressmaking fabric featuring a pink abstract ‘fan tail’ design, perfect for blouses, party wear or shirts!
- Old price
- £8.50
- Price incl. VAT
- £7.65 per metre
10% discount
Valid until 17/08/2024
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- Part number
- 220S07
Fine Georgette Dress Fabric - Black
This gorgeous high quality fine georgette dressmaking fabric comes in a lovely black. This is a sheer, lightweight polyester fabric, perfect for little black dresses.
- Price incl. VAT
- £8.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 303b
Supersonic - Black
Introducing our exceptional 135cm wide superfine 100% pima cotton lawn fabric in black with a luxurious satin finish.
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2206F13
Embroidered Organza - Black
134cm wide, 100% polyester base organza with a delicate leaf print design in black. A lovely woven leaf print in polyester yarn!
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.95 per metre
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- Part number
- 1220c01c
Dazzle - Black
It's sparkly fun! This glitter black jersey fabric from Carrington fabrics is a nice light-mid-weight knit polyester so it can be used for lots of applications
- Price incl. VAT
- £18.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 2030h
Georgette Dress Fabric – Black
145cm wide, gorgeous quality Georgette dress fabric in deep black, perfect for blouses and skirts!
- Price incl. VAT
- £6.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 1905P25x
Liquid - Black
Luxurious black satin back crepe fabric, designed for those seeking elegance and sophistication in their special occasion wear.
- Price incl. VAT
- £16.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 1909H18*
Geo Sequin
Heavy sequin fabric in grey and blue squares, all attached to a knitted polyester jersey base cloth. This means that the fabric has some stretch so comfortable jersey to boot!
- Price incl. VAT
- £30.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 1990S
Candy Crepe - Black
145cm wide, polyester double crepe dress fabric in black. Perfect for special occasion garments.
- Price incl. VAT
- £9.50 per metre
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- Part number
- 1812JK15
Mansfield
145cm wide dark silver very fine polyester dress fabric with oodles of stretch....
- Price incl. VAT
- £18.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 1809C15c
To Party or Not To Party - Guipure
134cm wide. Guipure a black all over scrawley embroidered sort of design loosely linked by a spiders web sort of arrangement holding the whole thing together.
- Price incl. VAT
- £15.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 1809C15d
To Party or Not To Party - Double Scallop
130cm wide, Double Scallop, whisper light, fancy polyester net in palest beige with a quite substantial floral pattern in black with a double scalloped edge, pick the bones out of that lot!
- Price incl. VAT
- £12.75 per metre
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- Part number
- 1809C15a
To Party or Not To Party - Net Border
140cm wide. Net border is a fairly delicate net upon which is embroidered floral pattern with plenty of the sheer net in evidence, this comes in black on a black net background.
- Price incl. VAT
- £16.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 3371r
Miracle Man - Dress Velvet - Black
Beautifully soft black Italian dress fabric. Velvet doesn't get any better than this.
- Price incl. VAT
- £17.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 1803M45
Darkness Becomes You
150cm wide, dark black 73% polyester 19% viscose, 8% Spandex, woven Italian crepe, suiting,
- Price incl. VAT
- £14.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 1570b
Triple Crepe - Black
150cm wide deepest black polyester woven heavy triple crepe dress fabric of the best quality. A wonderful weight and very drapey.
- Price incl. VAT
- £18.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 6284
Hammered Satin - Black
Discover a premium black polyester viscose dress fabric, 126cm wide with a hammered satin finish. From a reputable clothing brand.
- Price incl. VAT
- £7.75 per metre
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- Part number
- 7346
For The Finer Things - Silk Chiffon
Elegant 140cm-wide black silk chiffon with a subtle crinkle. Ideal for sheer shawls, scarves, holiday wear, and special occasion layering.
- Price incl. VAT
- £8.95 per metre
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- Part number
- 7187
Knights In Black Satin
155cm wide beautiful black stretch woven dress satin, densely woven Carrington Bridal polyester satin with a dull finish, doesn’t get much slinkier.
- Price incl. VAT
- £14.00 per metre
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- Part number
- 985e
Luxury Satin Backed Crepe - Black
Indulge in the beauty of this stunning satin backed crepe dress fabric in black. Its reversible design boasts a matte and shiny side, ideal for special occasions.
- Price incl. VAT
- £14.50 per metre
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- Part number
- 2401CM19
Father John
156cm wide black cloth made of viscose and cotton, great as a lining for coats and jackets.
- Price incl. VAT
- £5.00 per metre
Out of stock
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- Part number
- 2310PS08C
Biella Wool - Navy
Ex-designer suiting fabric woven in Italy. This fabric boasts a navy hue, composed of virgin wool, wool mohair & elastane.
- Price incl. VAT
- £16.00 per metre
Out of stock
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- Part number
- 2311PS10
Proper John
150cm ex-designer black wool suiting. With a fine twill weave and soft hand. Design suits, trousers, blazers and more.
- Price incl. VAT
- £16.00 per metre
Out of stock
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- Part number
- 2310PS08A
Biella Wool - Black
Italian-woven black suiting fabric. Made from 73% virgin wool, 26% wool mohair, 1% elastane. 152cm wide ex-designer wool suiting.
- Price incl. VAT
- £16.00 per metre
Out of stock
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- Part number
- 2303S05
Nightfall
Made from cotton, this lightweight black suiting fabric has a soft finish, ideal for trousers, dressmaking and skirts!
- Price incl. VAT
- £9.00 per metre
Out of stock
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- Part number
- 1989g
Landon Smooth Crepe - Jet Black
150cm wide superior smooth crepe fabric in jet black. 100% polyester dress fabric perfect for creating special occasion wear.
- Price incl. VAT
- £14.00 per metre
Out of stock
Read our blog about the "little black dress" trend.
