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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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  • Stretch Geo - Teal

    Stretch Geo - Teal

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

    £5.00 p/u
  • Traditional Linen - White

    Traditional Linen - White

    Made from 100% linen, this mid-weight dress fabric in white is perfect for breathable summer wear.

    £24.50 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Raj - Blue

    Pima Cotton Lawn - Raj - Blue

    140cm wide, Pima cotton lawn with an intricate paisley and floral design in blue and teal on white.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Made in Britain Waxed Cotton - Chera 4oz - Dark Green
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    Waxed Cotton - Chera 4oz - Dark Green

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

    £12.50 p/m
  • + More colours Corduroy Quilting - Petrol
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    Corduroy Quilting - Petrol

    140cm wide, polyester corduroy quilting fabric in petrol. Great for cosy & stylish jackets and coats.

    £26.00 p/m
  • Romeo

    Romeo

    160cm wide dual-sided twill fabric with a blue smooth finish and a textured grey reverse. Made from a viscose, wool, cupro blend.

    £15.00 p/m
  • + More colours 100% Linen - Stone
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    100% Linen - Stone

    This 100% linen fabric in stone offers a wonderful balance of breathability & durable structure.

    £21.50 p/m
  • Sewing Room - Bows

    Sewing Room - Bows

    113cm wide blue superior cotton poplin fabric with an all navy and pale blue pretty bow print.

    £8.46 p/m
  • BA - Double Gauze - Sunflower - Mustard
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    BA - Double Gauze - Sunflower - Mustard

    144cm wide, cotton broderie anglaise double gauze fabric in mustard with dainty sunflower motifs.

    £14.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Punto Milano - Ink
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    Punto Milano - Ink

    Superior quality Italian Punto Di Milano fabric in dark navy, composed of 97% viscose and 3% elastane.

    £18.50 p/m
  • Oliver Viscose Twill - Soft White

    Oliver Viscose Twill - Soft White

    150cm wide, 100% viscose twill fabric in soft white. Perfect for dresses, skirts, tops, & trousers.

    £11.00 p/m
  • Gin and Lime
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    £10.76 p/m
  • + More colours Athena Crepe - Khaki
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    Athena Crepe - Khaki

    148cm wide, lightweight 200gsm crepe fabric in khaki, made from polyester, viscose, and spandex.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Something New

    Something New

    This stunning satin ribbon lattice fabric features a rose flower design. Quality ivory lace cloth, perfect for bridal and special occasion wear.

    £13.50 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Kathryn

    Pima Cotton Lawn - Kathryn

    140cm wide, Pima cotton lawn fabric with a classic ditsy floral print in blue, navy and mint on ivory.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Molokai - White

    Poplin Print - Molokai - White

    112cm wide, superior quality cotton poplin featuring a bright green jungle leaf design on a white background! A very fun shirting fabric!

    £7.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Damson Pinstripe

    Damson Pinstripe

    150cm wide, Italian ex-designer fine cotton shirting fabric in white with damson pinstripe's.

    £12.00 p/m
  • Wool Twill - Grey

    Wool Twill - Grey

    147cm wide, 63% polyester, 25% viscose, 8% wool and 4% elastane twill suiting fabric in grey.

    £20.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Coalport - Taupe

    Coalport - Taupe

    Made from 100% fleece wool, this ex-designer, deadstock shirting fabric in taupe & blue has been woven in Italy.

    £20.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Monza Denim - 11oz - Deep Blue

    Monza Denim - 11oz - Deep Blue

    148cm wide, 97% cotton & 3% elastane Italian woven 11oz denim in deep blue with a soft finish.

    £23.16 p/m
  • Baby Driver - Grandmother's Bouquet - Green

    Baby Driver - Grandmother's Bouquet - Green

    112cm wide soft black baby needlecord fabric, with a beautiful all-over floral arrangement design in shades of red and green.

    £11.50 p/m
  • Mirage - Bokeh

    Mirage - Bokeh

    150cm-wide, lightweight fabric with an abstract spot print in copper and black. Gorgeous burnout fabric, made from a viscose silk and nylon blend.

    £25.00 p/m
  • Viscose Crepe - Mary

    Viscose Crepe - Mary

    160cm wide, viscose crepe fabric with a floral print in shades of blue, green, yellow & orange.

    £11.96 p/m
  • Rustic Linen - Charcoal

    Rustic Linen - Charcoal

    100% stonewashed linen fabric in black, 250gsm, perfect for both home furnishings and clothing.

    £18.00 p/m
  • Luxury Ponte - Wine

    Luxury Ponte - Wine

    152cm wide high quality double-knit jersey fabric made from a viscose blend. Ponte Roma dressmaking fabric with a wine red hue.

    £17.50 p/m
  • Vintage Cotton - Rust

    Vintage Cotton - Rust

    This rust orange dress fabric is made from 100% cotton; it's the ideal shade for holiday garments, dresses or skirts!

    £11.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Knitted Shirting - Nazar
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    Knitted Shirting - Nazar

    Silky soft knitted shirting fabric in 73% nylon and 27% elastane is deadstock ex-designer from the renowned Canclini Mill brand.

    £6.00 p/m
  • Viscose Twill - Rich Royal

    Viscose Twill - Rich Royal

    Our plain woven viscose dressmaking in blue is ideal for fashioning loose trousers, flowy skirts and blouses!

    £7.00 p/m
  • GOTS Organic French Terry - Denim
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    GOTS Organic French Terry - Denim

    Our organic cotton and elastane French Terry fabric in a denim blue hue is GOTS certified, perfect for joggers.

    £15.50 p/m
  • Blackthorn

    Blackthorn

    150cm wide, lightweight British worsted wool twill suiting in black with a soft brushed surface.

    £18.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Wiggle

    Wiggle

    160cm wide, ex-designer 100% wool fabric in camel. Perfect for creating cosy dresses. Made in Italy!

    £22.00 p/m
  • Sewing Room - Micro Dot - Turquoise

    Sewing Room - Micro Dot - Turquoise

    Superior quality cotton poplin in a small turquoise and white polka dot. 113cm wide

    From £8.45 p/u
  • Poplin Print - Jungle Leopard

    Poplin Print - Jungle Leopard

    This fabulous printed cotton poplin fabric features a bold leopard prowling around on posing on jungle trees.

    £7.76 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Tiny Cheetah - Pink

    Poplin Print - Tiny Cheetah - Pink

    113cm wide, cotton poplin print fabric with a tiny cheetah skin print in black on a pink ground.

    £7.76 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Red

    Enigma Linen - Red

    Our Oeko-Tex Certified red dress fabric is made from 70% ramie linen and 30% cotton, ideal for summer wear.

    £12.76 p/m
  • Don't Be Noisy - Beige

    Don't Be Noisy - Beige

    This beige & white striped fabric is made from a 45% cotton and 55% linen blend. Create lovely summer dresses, holiday shirts and suits.

    £18.00 p/m
  • + More colours Cloud - Turquoise

    Cloud - Turquoise

    Made from 98% viscose and 2% lycra, our knitted jersey dress fabric in turquoise is excellent for fitted garments!

    £9.00 p/m
  • Doodle - Mint & Pink

    Doodle - Mint & Pink

    144cm wide, cotton poplin with pink and blue floral print on mint. Crisp, breathable and lightweight.

    £10.00 p/m
  • + More colours Brushed Viscose Twill - Joanne
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    Brushed Viscose Twill - Joanne

    140cm wide, brushed viscose twill fabric with a floral print in shades of blue, pink, green & more.

    £10.76 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Stone Washed Combed Cotton - Aqua

    Fibre Mood - Stone Washed Combed Cotton - Aqua

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

    £16.00 p/m
  • Made in Britain Waxed Cotton - Chera 4oz - Black
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    Waxed Cotton - Chera 4oz - Black

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

    £12.50 p/m
  • Made in Britain+ More colours British Wool - Green Check
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    British Wool - Green Check

    150cm wide, British 100% wool tweed in sage and mustard marl with blue and dark red overcheck.

    £35.00 p/m
  • + More colours Combed Poplin - Sanctuary

    Combed Poplin - Sanctuary

    Quality combed cotton poplin fabric in pale taupe/warm grey. An Easter inspired print featuring lots of little bunnies, butterflies and flowers.

    £9.50 p/m
  • + More colours Bella Satin Stretch - Lavender

    Bella Satin Stretch - Lavender

    147cm wide 98% polyester 2% elastane satin fabric in lavender with a smooth and glossy finish.

    £14.50 p/m
  • + More colours Bella Satin Stretch - Mint

    Bella Satin Stretch - Mint

    147cm wide 98% polyester 2% elastane stretch satin fabric in mint with a smooth and glossy finish.

    £14.50 p/m

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