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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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  • Finest Challis - Bikini Bottom

    140cm wide, digitally printed 100% viscose challis fabric in a tropical floral design. Lightweight, drapey, and soft with a warm handle, perfect for dresses and sarongs.

    Regular price £9.46 p/m
  • Viscose Twill - Black

    Made from viscose, this plain woven dress fabric in black is excellent for flowy skirts, blouses or palazzo pants!

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Heavy Calico

    152cm wide, 100% cotton heavy calico fabric, 270gsm. Undyed and unbleached. Perfect for crafts.

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • Elona - Chestnut

    Chestnut-coloured two-way stretch fabric made from 90% polyester and 10% spandex, perfect for wide-leg trousers.

    Regular price £11.96 p/m
  • Winter Meadow
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    Winter Meadow

    142cm wide, 100% brushed cotton fabric, adorned with a charming vine, leaf, & flower print.

    Regular price £13.50 p/m
  • Printed Ponte - Leopard - Grey
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    Printed Ponte - Leopard - Grey

    155cm wide, 55% polyester, 45% viscose Ponte Roma jersey fabric with a leopard print design in grey.

    Regular price £13.76 p/m
  • + More colours Boiled Wool - Terracotta

    Boiled Wool - Terracotta

    148cm wide, polyester & wool mix terracotta boiled wool coating fabric. Lightweight and durable.

    Regular price £21.00 p/m
  • Fine Faux - Dogtooth
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    Fine Faux - Dogtooth

    150cm wide, polyester & elastane finest faux suede fabric in beige with a brown dogtooth print.

    Sale price £12.60 p/m Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • Sewing Room - Micro Dot - Orange

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

    Regular price From £8.45 p/u
  • Stof Fabric - Shrubbery - Brown

    112cm wide cotton fabric, designed in Denmark and printed in Japan, features a pink rose print on brown. Perfect for dresses, shirts, and quilting.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Secret Rendezvous

    138cm wide another one ,adorable 100% cotton lawn with floral print in navy blues ,purples ,reds and mustardy yellow on cream colour background.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Galaxy - Grey

    112cm wide, printed cotton poplin fabric featuring an all-over tiny star print on a dark grey ground.

    Regular price £7.76 p/m
  • + More colours Cotton - Peacock Twerks - Turquoise

    Cotton - Peacock Twerks - Turquoise

    Soft and malleable,mdensely woven true craft fabric from John Louden. Here we have a selection of peacock feather fabric, this one is in a lovely turquoise colour.

    Regular price £12.50 p/m
  • Sewing Room - Patchwork Brown

    Beautiful cotton poplin fabric comes with an all over floral print in colours of brown, pink & ivory in a patchwork style design.

    Regular price From £8.45 p/u
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Grey

    Enigma Linen - Grey

    Ramie linen and cotton blend dress fabric in a grey hue, perfect for soft furnishings and clothing. Oeko-Tex Certified.

    Regular price £12.76 p/m
  • + More colours Brushed & Cosy - Bruce
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    Brushed & Cosy - Bruce

    146cm wide, brushed cotton flannel fabric with a large check pattern in black, white and red.

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • + More colours Charming Lining - Blue/Peach

    Charming Lining - Blue/Peach

    Elegant 150cm-wide lining fabric, blending peach and blue yarns in a smooth viscose acetate mix.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • + More colours 100% Wool Fleece - Forest Green

    100% Wool Fleece - Forest Green

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

    Regular price £29.00 p/m
  • Challis - Soft Focus

    150cm wide, lightweight 100% viscose challis fabric with a hot pink abstract spot print on white.

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Tomorrowland

    140cm wide, abstract multicoloured fabric made from 55% cupro and 45% viscose, ideal for summer dresses.

    Regular price £17.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Majestic

    140cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric with a scrolling navy and white floral design.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Blossom Breeze

    Made from 100% polyester, this leaf print crepe dress fabric in navy, pink and white is perfect for blouses or skirts!

    Regular price £5.26 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Milions - Pink
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    Pima Cotton Lawn - Milions - Pink

    140cm wide, Pima cotton lawn fabric with a abstract floral design in red, orange, lilac, and navy.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Stretch Lawn - Red

    Bright red, 140cm wide fabric blend of cotton, polyamide, and elastane. Lightweight, stretchy, ideal for summer dresses, shirts, skirts, and light trousers.

    Regular price £8.50 p/m
  • Lilac Love

    153cm wide polyester and cotton fabric in pastel lilac. Ideal for bedding, quilting, crafts, and stylish clothing!

    Regular price £4.50 p/m
  • Traditional Linen - Sand

    This mid-weight, 100% linen fabric comes in a sand-coloured hue, perfect for dressmaking & crafts.

    Regular price £24.50 p/m
  • Winston Check - Red
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    Winston Check - Red

    This red and white check gingham shirting fabric is made from polyester and viscose, it's perfect for everyday essentials!

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • + More colours Be-Mood Ivory

    Be-Mood Ivory

    150cm wide cotton suiting has a linear herringbone weave and has a soft ivory hue, the perfect material for trousers and jackets.

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • French Terry - Tie Dye - Green

    150cm wide, viscose and elastane French terry jersey fabric in green with a stylish tie dye design.

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • Draper - Organic Bamboo Blend Suiting - Petrol

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

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Sewing Room - Geo Camo

    113cm wide. Superior quality cotton poplin in a geometric camo print consisting of khaki, olive and black.

    Regular price From £8.45 p/u
  • + More colours 21 Wale Needlecord - Gold

    21 Wale Needlecord - Gold

    148cm wide, 21 wale cotton needlecord fabric in gold, perfect for dressmaking, children's wear and soft furnishings.

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy White Mischeif

    White Mischeif

    148cm wide, 100% linen white dress fabric, woven in Italy with a textured weave and soft finish.

    Regular price £28.00 p/m
  • Oliver Viscose Twill - Sand

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

    Regular price £11.00 p/m
  • + More colours 8oz Denim - Henry

    8oz Denim - Henry

    150cm wide, fine & lightweight 100% cotton denim shirting fabric in indigo with a smooth finish.

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • Viscose Jersey - Rouge

    This viscose and Lycra fabric in vibrant rouge is just in time for spring! Perfect for any garment or to add a pop of colour!

    Regular price £8.50 p/m
  • Linen Mix - Sweet Iris

    This linen and viscose blend fabric features a red/pink iris flower print on a black ground, ideal for summer garments!

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • JK - Salso - Terracotta
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    JK - Salso - Terracotta

    135cm wide, mid-weight linen and viscose blend dress fabric in terracotta. Perfect for summer wear.

    Regular price £14.50 p/m
  • Lily Chrystal

    This exquisite glittery fabric in silver is made from 100% polyester, perfect for extra special occasions.

    Regular price £45.00 p/m
  • + More colours Brushed Viscose Twill - Zoe
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    Brushed Viscose Twill - Zoe

    150cm wide, brushed viscose twill fabric with a abstract floral print in shades of green, navy & white.

    Regular price £10.76 p/m
  • Linen Look - Dusky Mint

    150cm wide, mint green polyester dress fabric with a linen look, ideal for loose palazzo pants or skirts!

    Regular price £7.50 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Sunset Cove - Green

    112cm wide, 100% cotton poplin with vibrant green palm leaves on a crisp white background.

    Regular price £7.96 p/m
  • Uniformly - Black

    This 150cm wide, polyester crepe fabric in black is perfect for smart blouses, uniforms and pants!

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Petrol

    Gorgeous good quality polyester georgette dress fabric in petrol blue grey. This will make a gorgeous evening garment!

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Double Trouble

    146cm wide, linen and cotton blend dress fabric with an embroidered floral design on a beige double cloth!

    Regular price £14.00 p/m

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