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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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  • Chunky Linen - Oatmeal

    150cm wide, 100% linen fabric with a weight of 260gsm. Perfect for a variety of sewing projects.

    Regular price £28.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Sacha - Orange
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    Pima Cotton Lawn - Sacha - Orange

    140cm wide, 100% cotton fabric with an abstract floral print in shades of orange, yellow & green.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Spongle - Orange

    Viscose/Lycra knitted lightweight jersey dress fabric in bright orange. Made with viscose which, give you cool touch in these hot days.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Stone Washed Combed Cotton - Deep Green

    Beautiful 150cm wide, stone washed 100% combed cotton poplin fabric in captivating deep green.

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • Made in Britain Waxed Cotton - Tekwax Evolution 6oz - Yellow

    Waxed Cotton - Tekwax Evolution 6oz - Yellow

    148cm wide, yellow waxed cotton with EvolutionÆ finish. Machine washable & water-resistant!

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Isabella's Sister
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    Pima Cotton Lawn - Isabella's Sister

    This is a beautiful Pima cotton lawn with an all-over flower print in multi colours of red, coral, pink, green and yellow on a black background.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Harmony Knits - Grey Marl

    168cm wide, knitted jersey fabric in grey marl, perfect for soft jumpers, cosy scarves and warm jackets!

    Regular price £17.00 p/m
  • Superior Heavy Black Dress Fabric

    140cm wide, polyester, viscose, and Lycra jersey fabric in black. Ex-designer cloth made in Spain.

    Regular price £14.76 p/m
  • Hector - Black

    140cm wide, 75% viscose and 25% linen mix shirting fabric in black, great for loose pants and dressmaking!

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • The 13th
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    The 13th

    Made from 100% wool, this dark navy coating fabric features a fine overcheck made up of green, red and yellow yarns.

    Regular price £30.00 p/m
  • + More colours Cotton Lawn - Honolulu Blue

    Cotton Lawn - Honolulu Blue

    Hawaiian inspired cotton lawn dress fabric. 148cm wide with a colourful palm beach print in green and blue tones. Great for men's shirts. Made in Germany.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Skyfall - Black

    Made from polyester, this black chiffon dress fabric has a crinkled face, excellent for skirts, puff sleeves and blouses!

    Regular price £5.50 p/m
  • Stof Fabric - Vintage Roses - Lilac

    Vintage-inspired 112cm wide cotton fabric with a pale lilac rose print on dark lavender ground. Designed in Denmark, printed in Japan.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Strawberry Pie - Ivory

    With an almost vintage charm this cotton fabric consists of a ivory background and strawberry pattern. Perfect for making blouses with a summery yet understated look.

    Regular price £7.76 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Coral

    Enigma Linen - Coral

    This coral dress fabric is Oeko-Tex certified & made from ramie linen and cotton, ideal for summer skirts.

    Regular price £12.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy EZIO - Guinevere

    EZIO - Guinevere

    Viscose & acetate lining fabric featuring an abstract print in a purple hue, perfect for pairing with your best suit.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Vine - Red

    This pima cotton lawn fabric features a symmetrical abstract print in red, green and navy, ideal for shirts!

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Joanne

    140cm wide, Pima cotton lawn fabric with a painterly floral print in pink, cream and yellow on navy.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Tencel Feel Denim Chambray - Mid Blue

    This 146cm wide, viscose denim chambray fabric in mid blue has a super soft Tencel feel to it.

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • + More colours Combed Poplin - National Trust - Flower

    Combed Poplin - National Trust - Flower

    Lovely quality combed cotton poplin fabric in a blue and cream floral design.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • Harmony Knits - Black

    Our black knitted jersey fabric is 158cm wide, made from viscose, polyester and polyamide, ideal for soft jumpers!

    Regular price £17.00 p/m
  • Satin Crepe - Gold

    This 150cm wide, lightweight satin-backed crepe fabric in a luscious gold hue is made from polyester, perfect for dressmaking!

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy EZIO - Verdant Stripes

    EZIO - Verdant Stripes

    148cm Italian viscose acetate tailors' lining featuring a versatile striped pattern, ideal for lining blazers.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • West Point - Orange

    Colourful cotton lycra fabric with a soft sateen finish. Perfect for summer trousers, pencil skirts and a great all round fabric that is suitable for summer garments.

    Regular price £8.50 p/m
  • Challis - Zen Paisley
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    Challis - Zen Paisley

    150cm wide, viscose challis dress fabric featuring a floral/paisley print in blue and white, ideal for summer.

    Regular price £10.76 p/m
  • Defender

    Our 150cm wide, heavy cotton satin dressmaking fabric in cream is ideal for party-wear, accessories and blazers!

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • Oh I Say - Blue

    150cm wide fine cotton woven herringbone check shirting with a pale blue hue. Perfect for dresses and shirting. OEKO-TexÆ.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • + More colours Christmas Poly/Cotton - Halls Of Holly - White

    Christmas Poly/Cotton - Halls Of Holly - White

    112cm wide poly/cotton fabric with green holly and berries on a white ground. Great value printed polycotton perfect for Christmas crafts.

    Regular price £3.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Antonio

    Antonio

    150cm wide, cotton trousering fabric in dark grey. Ex-designer deadstock. Woven in Italy!

    Regular price £10.50 p/m
  • Bakers Dozen

    150cm wide, gorgeous soft cotton shirting fabric in a red and white woven check, ideal for crafts, dresses or shirts!

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • + More colours Combed Poplin - Pretty, Prettier, Prettiest

    Combed Poplin - Pretty, Prettier, Prettiest

    This delightful 112cm wide combed cotton fabric has a tiny floral print in a variety of colours. If you are in to tiny floral designs you won't find one better than this.

    Regular price £8.26 p/m
  • Upstanding

    150cm wide, dove grey, superfine, melange, wool suiting with the very faintest of shadow weaves, absolutely outstanding if not upstanding.

    Regular price £28.00 p/m
  • Naughty But Nice - Navy

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

    Regular price £5.50 p/m
  • Jersey - Slinky Royal Blue
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    Jersey - Slinky Royal Blue

    150cm wide slinky polyester jersey in royal blue. It's quite different to the navy blue, so you can have both.

    Sale price £6.00 p/m Regular price £7.50 p/m
  • + More colours Cross Hatch - Mint
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    Cross Hatch - Mint

    A 148cm wide polyester/cloth/linen look fabric in mint, perfect for dressmaking.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Midnight Glitz

    Our 158cm wide, polyester jersey fabric in black with a sequinned detailing all-over is ideal for party wear!

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • + More colours Coast - Buttermilk

    Coast - Buttermilk

    145cm wide, linen-look polyester fabric in cream. With subtle slub texture and thicker yarns.

    Regular price £13.00 p/m
  • Draper - Organic Bamboo Blend Suiting - Black

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

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Cherry Berry Olive

    140cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric with an olive green and berry print on ivory.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Twill Lining - Sand
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    Twill Lining - Sand

    145cm wide, 51% viscose, 49% cotton twill lining fabric in sand with a subtle satin sheen.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • Stretch Geo - Brown
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    Stretch Geo - Brown

    Beautiful sateen stretch dress fabric in a fabulous bold stripe design in brown, olive, black, and beige. This is sold in panels measuring 125cm x 63cm.

    Regular price £2.50 p/u
  • Sewing Room - Kat

    113cm blue vintage floral pattern with bunches of white and yellow flowers throughout.

    Regular price From £8.45 p/u
  • + More colours Challis - Aspen - Ochre

    Challis - Aspen - Ochre

    140cm wide, 100% viscose challis fabric in an ochre hue, featuring a white leaf print, great for summer.

    Regular price £10.76 p/m
  • Made in Britain Waxed Cotton - Chera 6oz - Blue
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    Waxed Cotton - Chera 6oz - Blue

    148cm wide, waxed cotton fabric in blue with a soft, matt finish. Lightweight & durable.

    Regular price £12.50 p/m
  • Bondi Linen - Green
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    Bondi Linen - Green

    Made from 100% linen, our stripe shirting fabric in green and white is ideal for breathable summer shirts.

    Regular price £18.00 p/m

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