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.

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

1806E03b

Double Crepe - Double Drat

150cm wide, extremely nice, so you pays your money and you takes your chance. Heavy Black – slightly heavier and more substantial, made in a different way.

Price incl. VAT

£12.00 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

2 reviews

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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

6374a

Dress Net - Black

140cm wide polyester dress net in black.

Price incl. VAT

£1.75 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

1 review

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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

5376a

Double Scallop Lace - Black

145cm wide soft corded dressmaking lace in rich jet black. Beautifully made with a scallop edge on each side.

Price incl. VAT

£12.95 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

7277

Wake

148cm wide superb polyester woven voile in black.

Price incl. VAT

£5.00 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

2112PH16B

French Voile - Black

147cm wide, black 100% cotton voile fabric.

Price incl. VAT

£6.00 per metre

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Part number

381b

For The One and Only Kate Moss

This is a super cloth, has a great weight and drapes beautifully, it doesn’t need lining and is a good all-round dress fabric for jumpsuits, dresses, skirts, loose style jackets and trousers

Price incl. VAT

£13.00 per metre

1 review

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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

1052

The Undertaker

60” wide, pure worsted wool fine twill flannel suiting in jet black, with a hand of silk. 2% lycra for a bit of give. Just beautiful.

Price incl. VAT

£23.00 per metre

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Part number

992a

Black Wool with Cashmere Coating

Made from a blend of wool, polyester and cashmere, this timeless black coating fabric is perfect for outerwear!

Price incl. VAT

£34.00 per metre

2 reviews

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Part number

990d

Paisley Changeant Linings - Black

146cm wide, polyester & viscose jacquard lining fabric with a captivating paisley design in black. 

Price incl. VAT

£7.25 per metre

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Part number

2010PH02

A Dark Secret

This superb black poly/­viscose/­Lycra blend fabric has a dull satin finish and approximately 7oz weight. A Dark Secret is perfect for dress-making.

Price incl. VAT

£8.50 per metre

1 review

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Part number

381

Maypole

60” wide fairly heavy, very drapey, polyester crepe, not a cheap and nasty crepe, it’s a very expensive one, beautifully made and really will make up well.

Price incl. VAT

£9.95 per metre

1 review

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Part number

2404NE06

BA - Marlowe - Black

144cm wide, 100% cotton floral broderie anglaise fabric in black. Perfect for dresses & blouses!

Price incl. VAT

£19.75 per metre

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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

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Part number

2310O07

Cotton Jersey - Chartres Floral

Made from 95% cotton and 5% elastane, this black floral knitted jersey fabric is perfect for comfy leggings.

Price incl. VAT

£12.00 per metre

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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

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Part number

2309M07A

Olsen - Black

135cm wide, ex-designer heavy Ponte Roma dress fabric in black, made in Italy from a blend of viscose, nylon and elastane.

Price incl. VAT

£17.00 per metre

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Read our blog about the "little black dress" trend.