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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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  • French Terry - Dark Airforce

    Plain dark air force 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane French Terry jersey fabric with a looped back.

    Regular price £12.90 p/m
  • + More colours Candy Crepe - Pale Mustard

    Candy Crepe - Pale Mustard

    145cm wide, polyester double crepe fabric in pale mustard. Perfect for special occasion garments.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Stone

    Enigma Linen - Stone

    Made from 70% ramie and 30% cotton, this stone-coloured fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified, perfect for curtaining.

    Regular price £12.76 p/m
  • + More colours 100% Wool Fleece - Navy

    100% Wool Fleece - Navy

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

    Regular price £29.00 p/m
  • Hump - Cotton Stretch Jersey

    178cm wide, cotton and lycra blend jersey dress fabric in a camel brown shade, great for tops, pyjamas and loungewear!

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • Organza Floral

    Organza fabric in a bold rich floral design. A great cover up fabric which oozes elegance.

    Regular price £5.76 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Maria
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    Pima Cotton Lawn - Maria

    140cm wide, Pima cotton lawn fabric with a painterly floral print in pink, orange, purple and taupe.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Sheen - White
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    Sheen - White

    Superb quality stretchy knitted dress fabric in white. Great for lining.

    Regular price £9.76 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Colder Days

    140cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric with an white leaf print on a rich teal background.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Made in Britain Water Resistant Cotton Cambric 6oz - Grey

    Water Resistant Cotton Cambric 6oz - Grey

    148cm wide, grey cotton with a natural feel, water-resistant finish. Durable & machine washable.

    Regular price £13.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Trabaldo - Teal
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    Trabaldo - Teal

    Made from 100% wool, this suiting fabric in a teal hue has a fine twill weave, perfect for shirts. Woven in Italy.

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Lyocell Linen - Blue
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    Lyocell Linen - Blue

    This 148cm wide lyocell & linen blend fabric in blue combines durability with a lightweight soft feel.

    Regular price £19.76 p/m
  • Sewing Room - Bessie - Red

    100% cotton poplin fabric with tiny flowers on a red background. This fabric is superb for dresses, crafts and light furnishings.

    Regular price £8.46 p/m
  • Lyon
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    Lyon

    This is a luxuriously soft and silky satin dress fabric in an all over leaf print in pink, blue, green turquoise colours. Has an amazing drape and would make a beautiful summer dress.

    Sale price £6.76 p/m Regular price £7.50 p/m
  • Soft Pink

    133cm wide, 94% Tencel & 6% lycra suiting fabric in pale pink. Super soft, durable and lightweight!

    Regular price £8.76 p/m
  • Serena - Teal

    Gorgeous teal green velour fabric made from 80% cotton and 20% polyester. Perfect for lounge and sportswear. OEKO-TexÆ.

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • Berry Bloom Seersucker
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    Berry Bloom Seersucker

    130cm wide, 100% cotton seersucker fabric with a summery print on a white ground, ideal for dresses.

    Regular price £13.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silk Crepe - Lilac

    Silk Crepe - Lilac

    135cm wide, Italian deadstock silk with acetate crepe de chine fabric in a delicate lilac shade.

    Regular price £25.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silk Crepe - Blush

    Silk Crepe - Blush

    135cm wide, Italian deadstock silk with acetate crepe de chine fabric in a beautiful pink shade.

    Regular price £25.00 p/m
  • Grasmere Jersey

    158cm wide, lightweight fine cotton jersey fabric in navy, soft and breathable with a smooth drape.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Luxury Ponte - New Navy

    Ponte Roma dressmaking fabric with a dark navy blue hue. Fabulously sturdy double-knit jersey fabric made from a viscose, nylon, elastane blend.

    Regular price £17.50 p/m
  • Made in Britain Oxfordshire Check Wool

    Oxfordshire Check Wool

    Woven in Great Britain, this 100% wool suiting fabric features a checked pattern in grey, black, tan and blue.

    Regular price £33.00 p/m
  • Lovely Lawn - Black

    148cm wide, 100% cotton lawn fabric in classic black. Smooth, breathable, and high-quality.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • + More colours Autumnal Equinox - Viola

    Autumnal Equinox - Viola

    147cm wide light purple floral brushed cotton fabric, perfect for loungewear, PJ's, dresses & even soft furnishings.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Oh I Say - Lilac

    150cm wide superfine cotton check shirting fabric in lovely lilac colour featuring a woven herringbone stripe. OEKO-TexÆ.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Made in Britain Pure Wool Crepe - Black
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    Pure Wool Crepe - Black

    150cm wide, British 100% wool crepe fabric in classic black with a fluid drape and breathable feel.

    Regular price £30.00 p/m
  • Shendan Red
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    Shendan Red

    This red cotton, polyester and elastane blend twill dressmaking fabric is superb for trousers and skirts!

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • Soft White Denim

    150cm wide, soft white cotton twill 9oz denim trousering fabric. Ideal for trousers, jackets, or skirts.

    Regular price £17.00 p/m
  • Killing Me Softly

    160cm wide, superfine dark navy wool suiting fabric with the faintest over check in pale blue and white, woven in Yorkshire!

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Angel Cord

    Beautifully soft 144cm wide, cotton 17 wale corduroy fabric in cream is perfect for shirts, trousers and tunics.

    Regular price £10.76 p/m
  • Brushed Cotton - Pink & Grey Check

    146cm wide, brushed cotton shirting fabric in a pink, grey and black check. Great for pyjamas!

    Regular price £11.00 p/m
  • Stof Craft - Diamonds & Hearts

    Black and gold superb quality†Japanese Stof†craft 100% cotton fabric with a geometric tree heart print - shop online!

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Stof Fabric - Majestic - Beige

    110cm wide cotton fabric with vintage floral design in beige on a white ground. Danish design fabric, printed in Japan, perfect for dresses, shirts, and quilting.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Road Narrows - White

    112cm wide, 65% polyester, 35% cotton soft white blouse fabric with an all over tiny motif, self coloured design. Great for summer shirts, blouses and dresses.

    Regular price £4.50 p/m
  • Jersey - White Snake

    145cm wide slinky polyester jersey, snake skin pattern in shades of ivory and cream.

    Regular price £7.50 p/m
  • Made in Britain Yaarkshire - Autumn
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    Yaarkshire - Autumn

    Beautiful soft 100% wool tweed cloth with a lovely hand. Made up of russet, mustard, brown and hints of other autumnal colours.

    Regular price £29.00 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Lavender

    Enigma Linen - Lavender

    140cm wide, ramie linen and cotton blend fabric in a lavender hue, Oeko-Tex Certified, perfect for dresses.

    Regular price £12.76 p/m
  • Tencel Lawn - Clementine Ivory

    Sustainably sourced Tencel(TM) lawn fabric featuring a pink floral print on a white ground, perfect for dressmaking!

    Regular price £12.50 p/m
  • JK - Cruz

    A superb quality satin this has 3% elastane and stretches a little, it is medium weight and opaque so you don't need to line it.

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • Traditional Linen - Old Pink

    Made from 100% linen, this mid-weight fabric comes in an old pink hue, great for breathable blouses.

    Regular price £24.50 p/m
  • Finest Challis - Tutti Fruiti - Blue

    Bright and breezy 140cm wide, viscose challis fabric with a tropical floral print on blue.

    Regular price £9.46 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Blue Willow
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    Pima Cotton Lawn - Blue Willow

    140cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric with a blue paisley and floral design on ivory.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Made in Britain Sticky Toffee
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    Sticky Toffee

    148cm wide, wool & elastane lightweight suiting in a rich caramel toffee colour. Woven in Yorkshire!

    Regular price £21.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Trabaldo - Airforce
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    Trabaldo - Airforce

    Woven in Italy, our 100% fleece wool suiting fabric in blue is perfect for sophisticated skirts and shirts.

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Fuchsia

    150cm wide, gorgeous high-quality georgette dress fabric in fuchsia made from polyester, ideal for blouses!

    Regular price £6.00 p/m

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