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Cotton Shirting & Dressmaking

Cotton dressmaking fabric is such a wide term that encompasses lots of different weaves, designs, colours and styles. This collection of cotton dress fabrics features cloths from Italian cotton shirting to European made chino trouser fabrics. There are some truly gorgeous printed dress fabrics featured here too for you to create your own on-trend fashion item.

Shirting Fabric is a broad term used to refer to a variety of fabrics, where the fabric is generally tightly woven and less sheer, making them an ideal shirt weight. Shirting fabric tends to have a high thread count and is usually yarn dyed, ensuring that the pattern is woven into the fabric.  Our collection of shirting fabric also includes some linen and wool mixes, chambray and some finely woven cotton poplins here that are suitable for making all manner of shirting patterns. All very easy to sew and the perfect dress fabric for beginners and experienced sewers alike.

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  • + More colours 100% Wool Fleece - Cream
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    100% Wool Fleece - Cream

    143cm wide, 100% Australian virgin wool fleece in cream. Mulesing-free and sheep-friendly!

    £29.00 p/m
  • Super Drape - Beige

    Super Drape - Beige

    Superb twill draping viscose dress fabric in beige.

    £6.50 p/m
  • Gardinia - Mint

    Gardinia - Mint

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    £8.50 p/m
  • Finest Chambray Red

    Finest Chambray Red

    100% cotton chambray in red, a lightweight cotton fabric for dressmaking & quilting.

    £11.76 p/m
  • Seersucker - Henley - Navy

    Seersucker - Henley - Navy

    Superb 100% cotton navy & white striped seersucker from Europe, this causal fabric is wonderful for summer shirts & dresses.

    £15.76 p/m
  • Sewing Room - Emily - Candy

    Sewing Room - Emily - Candy

    100% cotton poplin fabric with tiny flowers of bright colours on a candy pink background. This fabric is superb for dresses, crafts and light furnishings.

    From £8.45 p/u
  • Printed Anglaise

    Printed Anglaise

    Our 100% cotton, blue and white printed tie-dye broderie-anglaise fabric is excellent for dressmaking!

    £10.50 p/m
  • + More colours Baby Driver - Grandmother's Bouquet - Black
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    Baby Driver - Grandmother's Bouquet - Black

    Superfine cotton needlecord fabric. 110cm wide, black with beautiful flower print in red and yellow.

    £11.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Nocturne

    Nocturne

    Manufactured in Italy, this viscose twill suiting fabric in black is perfect for sophisticated evening attire!

    £18.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Only The Lonely - Navy
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    Only The Lonely - Navy

    Manufactured in Italy, this dark navy fabric made from wool features a sackcloth weave, ideal for suits.

    £18.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Completely Dotty

    Completely Dotty

    155cm wide polyester, crepe de chine dress fabric features a black and white spotted print. Made in Italy

    £10.00 p/m
  • + More colours Dobby Dot - Black
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    Dobby Dot - Black

    150cm wide lightweight, black dobby washed cotton fabric with a raised dotty design, delicate and soft handle. Perfect for summer shirting.

    £7.50 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Black

    Enigma Linen - Black

    Oeko-Tex Standard Certified, ramie linen and cotton blend fabric fabric in black, perfect for shirts and shorts.

    £12.76 p/m
  • French Terry - Cream

    French Terry - Cream

    Plain cream 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane OEKO-TEX French terry jersey fabric with a looped back.

    £12.90 p/m
  • Riviera Lawn - Hot Pink

    Riviera Lawn - Hot Pink

    145cm wide hot pink cotton lawn, beautifully fine and a dream to sew. Ideal for shirts, dresses, and crafts.

    £7.96 p/m
  • Italian Crepe - Sienna

    Italian Crepe - Sienna

    152cm wide, Italian crepe in a burnt sienna, great quality dress fabric medium weight and has some spandex.

    £16.50 p/m
  • Ritual - Fuchsia

    Ritual - Fuchsia

    This is a simply stunning John Kaldor ITY jersey fabric in a bold fuchsia pink colour! This is a medium weight fabric with a huge amount of stretch!

    £10.50 p/m
  • Let Loose - Light Beige

    Let Loose - Light Beige

    150cm wide, 100% linen fabric features a loosely woven texture with light beige and white threads. Breathable, durable and perfect for summer garments.

    £18.00 p/m
  • The Undertaker Two
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    The Undertaker Two

    156cm wide, 100% wool flannel fabric with a fine twill weave in black, perfect for suiting.

    £30.00 p/m
  • Gingham Chambray - Red

    Gingham Chambray - Red

    100% cotton chambray in red and white gingham check, a lightweight cotton fabric for dressmaking & quilting.

    £11.50 p/m
  • Sunseeker - Tropic

    Sunseeker - Tropic

    This colourful, digitally printed viscose challis fabric features a bold leaf design, perfect for summer and holiday wear!

    £10.50 p/m
  • 5 Hole - Broderie Anglaise - White

    5 Hole - Broderie Anglaise - White

    This is a soft white, 5 hole broderie anglaise dress fabric with a moon and floral detailing. Perfect for summer time!

    £6.76 p/m
  • + More colours Crepe De Chine - Flame

    Crepe De Chine - Flame

    Our smooth, lightweight crepe de chine fabric made from polyester is perfect for floaty dresses or blouses!

    £7.76 p/m
  • + More colours Carly Stretch Velvet - Dusky Pink
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    Carly Stretch Velvet - Dusky Pink

    160cm wide, soft stretch velvet dress fabric in a dusky pink colour looks different from every angle as it shimmers under the light.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - Killer

    Triple Crepe - Killer

    140cm wide, triple crepe dress fabric in a luxurious deep red. Perfect for dresses and trousers that drape.

    £17.96 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Cerise

    Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Cerise

    Discover our 115cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in cerise pink. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    £4.50 p/m
  • Dread Naught - Black
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    Dread Naught - Black

    150cm wide, 73% polyester, 21% viscose, 6% elastane, light weight, suiting in black. Virtually creaseless easy care with a soft finish.

    £7.00 p/m
  • Naughty But Nice - Dusky Pink

    Naughty But Nice - Dusky Pink

    Soft and lacy very gentle in appearance and texture in dusky pink 150cm wide.

    £5.50 p/m
  • Sweatshirt - Red

    Sweatshirt - Red

    Fabulous 280gsm sweatshirt fabric in red, light, soft and fluffy on the inside for extra comfort.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Draper - Organic Bamboo Blend Suiting - Dark Teal

    Draper - Organic Bamboo Blend Suiting - Dark Teal

    This 150cm wide organic recycled suiting fabric in teal, is soft to handle and has a beautiful drape.

    £20.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Biella Wool - Petrol
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    Biella Wool - Petrol

    Italian-woven petrol blue suiting fabric. Made from 73% virgin wool, 26% mohair, 1% elastane.

    £21.00 p/m
  • Made in Britain Water Resistant Cotton - Aviator - Olive

    Water Resistant Cotton - Aviator - Olive

    156cm wide, tightly woven cotton fabric in olive with a water-resistant finish. Durable and versatile.

    £12.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Italian Punch - Coral

    Italian Punch - Coral

    Upgrade your wardrobe with our 138cm wide super fine 100% cotton shirting in coral pink. Soft, lightweight, and breathable. Woven in Italy.

    £7.00 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Fern Green

    Georgette Dress Fabric - Fern Green

    This gorgeous quality polyester georgette dress fabric in fern green is perfect for wrap dresses, a-line skirts and blouses!

    £6.00 p/m
  • Stone Washed Linen - Scarlet

    Stone Washed Linen - Scarlet

    This 70% stone-washed linen 30% cotton fabric in red is heavy in weight, excellent for bedding, dressmaking and jackets!

    £17.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Stanley
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    Stanley

    Woven in Italy, this 140cm wide fine wool suiting cloth has a small blue and black check, lightweight, and drapey.

    £15.20 p/m £19.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Charles Navy
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    Charles Navy

    Made from 97% cotton and 3% elastane, our navy suiting fabric is deadstock and woven in Italy.

    £11.00 p/m
  • + More colours 21 Wale Needlecord - Moss

    21 Wale Needlecord - Moss

    100% cotton 21-wale needlecord fabric in a dark green hue, perfect for soft furnishings and clothing.

    £12.96 p/m
  • Spanish Eyes - Champagne

    Spanish Eyes - Champagne

    Light gold 140cm-wide corded lace fabric, ideal for creating stunning wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and special occasion attire.

    £18.76 p/m
  • Don't Be Noisy - Denim Blue

    Don't Be Noisy - Denim Blue

    140cm wide, 55% linen, 45% cotton fabric in a denim blue shade with white pinstripes.

    £18.00 p/m
  • Proper Seersucker - Denim

    Proper Seersucker - Denim

    Our 100% cotton seersucker dress fabric in denim blue is lightweight, breathable, and 150cm wide. Perfect for creating stylish summer clothing.

    £15.76 p/m
  • French Crepe - Smooth Soft White

    French Crepe - Smooth Soft White

    This is a glamorous smooth French crepe fabric in a soft white colour with a small amount of elastane. The perfect fabric for a classy blazer and trouser suit!

    £10.00 p/m
  • Made in Britain+ More colours Brambrook - Tweed

    Brambrook - Tweed

    Made for an Italian designer brand this British woven black grey marl coating cloth combines all the qualities of a Yorkshire woollen Moorland tweed.

    £30.00 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - Dusky Lilac

    Triple Crepe - Dusky Lilac

    150cm wide, triple crepe dress fabric in dusky lilac is perfect for dresses and trousers as it has a graceful drape!

    £17.96 p/m
  • Night Fever - Gold

    Night Fever - Gold

    148cm wide, gold metallic polyester stretch fabric, substantial, stretchy and shape-retaining.

    £8.76 p/m

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