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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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  • Made in Britain Ribble Wool - Teal

    Ribble Wool - Teal

    150cm wide British Yorkshire deadstock tweed in teal and cream herringbone. Soft yet structured.

    £28.00 p/m
  • Proper Seersucker - Royal Check
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    Proper Seersucker - Royal Check

    Made from 100% cotton, this royal blue and white gingham seersucker fabric is perfect for breathable summer dresses and shirts.

    £15.76 p/m
  • Maneuver - Sage

    Maneuver - Sage

    155cm wide, soft cotton/poly lightweight trousering fabric in sage with a wrinkle-resistant finish.

    £8.50 p/m
  • Mad Max - 11.8oz Blue Denim

    Mad Max - 11.8oz Blue Denim

    134cm wide, 97% cotton and 3% elastane, 11.8oz heavyweight denim fabric in dark blue.

    £15.00 p/m
  • Jess Brocade

    Jess Brocade

    This poly/cotton dressmaking brocade comes in beautiful jacquard florals, made up of all shades of greens, pinks, yellows & creams.

    £19.50 p/m
  • Cranberry Brocade

    Cranberry Brocade

    148cm wide, polyester and cotton brocade fabric in a rich pink and green floral design on black. Textured, elegant, and perfect for statement garments and occasion wear.

    £19.50 p/m
  • Fine Viscose Plain - Sky

    Fine Viscose Plain - Sky

    This lightweight dress fabric is perfect for your summer wardrobe. Crafted from 100% viscose, it boasts a delightful sky blue hue.

    £9.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Knitted Shirting - Pagonia

    Knitted Shirting - Pagonia

    Italian knitted ex-designer printed jersey fabric, deadstock fabric from a well known British high end label

    £6.00 p/m
  • GOTS Organic French Terry - Dusty Plum
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    GOTS Organic French Terry - Dusty Plum

    GOTS organic French Terry jersey fabric in a dusty plum hue, made from cotton and elastane, ideal for comfort.

    £15.50 p/m
  • Made in Britain Quilted Wool - Blue Check
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    Quilted Wool - Blue Check

    150cm wide, ex-designer double-sided quilting fabric in navy polyester and a blue wool check.

    £22.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy ITA Collection - Two Sides

    ITA Collection - Two Sides

    154cm wide, ex-designer two-sided wool coating, one side in pale grey, the other in a camel twill.

    £29.00 p/m
  • Stof Fabric - Vintage Bloom - Pink

    Stof Fabric - Vintage Bloom - Pink

    Quality 110cm wide large rose print cotton fabric is designed in Denmark and printed in Japan. Perfect for summer dresses, blouses, and crafts.

    £9.00 p/m
  • Paleface - Blush Pink

    Paleface - Blush Pink

    Get summer-ready with our 140cm wide fine cotton shirting fabric in blush pink. Soft, lightweight, and breathable, perfect for shirts, blouses, and dresses.

    £7.00 p/m
  • Cross Roads

    Cross Roads

    155cm wide cotton checked shirting fabric in black and beige, perfect for dresses, pyjamas and crafts!

    £9.00 p/m
  • + More colours Chiffon - Coral

    Chiffon - Coral

    A beautiful quality lightweight soft and floaty chiffon fabric in fabulous coral. It is made from nylon which gives it the beautiful soft hand, it's really is nice. 145cm wide

    £6.00 p/m
  • Inca

    Inca

    Introducing our 150cm-wide, colourful cotton/polyester blend fabric, woven in a unique Inca stripe pattern featuring black, amber, grey, white, and neon pink.

    £12.00 p/m
  • 9.4oz Denim - Flared

    9.4oz Denim - Flared

    176cm wide, 100% cotton midweight denim in dark navy. Ideal for jeans, skirts, and jackets.

    £14.26 p/m
  • Lumos Lining - Quartz
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    Lumos Lining - Quartz

    Polyester satin fabric. 154cm wide smoky grey cloth with a fluid drape, perfect for elegant dress and costume linings.

    £6.00 p/m
  • Luxury Ponte - Off White

    Luxury Ponte - Off White

    High quality double-knit jersey fabric made from a viscose blend. Ponte Roma dressmaking fabric with a off white hue.

    £17.50 p/m
  • + More colours 100% Wool Fleece - Light Grey
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    100% Wool Fleece - Light Grey

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

    £29.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Tuscan Shade

    Tuscan Shade

    158cm wide, superfine 100% wool suiting fabric in bronze-brown. Supremely smart, woven in Italy.

    £29.50 p/m
  • Doodle - Grey & Lemon

    Doodle - Grey & Lemon

    144cm wide, 100% cotton poplin fabric with a yellow, teal & grey floral print on a grey-blue base.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Cable Car - Chunky Wool - Moss

    Cable Car - Chunky Wool - Moss

    Our Italian moss green cable-knit fabric is made from 100% lambswool, soft and chunky, perfect for winter wear.

    £32.00 p/m
  • Hanging Out
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    Hanging Out

    Stunning ex-designer†wool†twill†crepe†fabric, deadstock from a very expensive label. Limited stocks

    £20.00 p/m
  • Sewing Room - Girls Dress Blue

    Sewing Room - Girls Dress Blue

    113cm Pink & Yellow floral pattern with A mint background

    From £8.45 p/u
  • CJ Jersey - Yellow

    CJ Jersey - Yellow

    This Lycra lightweight knitted jersey dress fabric is in beautiful sunshine yellow! Fine and really soft - let the sunshine in!

    £7.50 p/m
  • You Shall Have Flowers

    You Shall Have Flowers

    100% viscose dress fabric featuring a floral print in white, blue and yellow on a pink ground, ideal for blouses.

    £10.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Tiny Tim Three

    Tiny Tim Three

    Woven in Italy, this fine shirt fabric features a small check made up of black & grey yarns. Made from 100% wool.

    £20.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Pollyanna

    Pima Cotton Lawn - Pollyanna

    140cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric with bold red and multicoloured flowers on black.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Marina Linen

    Marina Linen

    154cm wide, 100% linen shirting fabric in navy blue, with a crisp, textured finish.

    £28.00 p/m
  • Dobby Voile - Orange
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    Dobby Voile - Orange

    143cm wide, 100% cotton voile fabric in orange with a delightful geometric dobby weave design.

    £15.00 p/m
  • French Crepe – Smooth Baby Blue

    French Crepe – Smooth Baby Blue

    Exquisite smooth French crepe in baby blue with a small amount of elastane, perfect for a brightly coloured blazer and trouser suit.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Sunset

    Sunset

    150cm wide, lightweight 100% cotton twill fabric in soft pink. Perfect for stylish trousers.

    £12.00 p/m
  • Made in Britain Malham
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    Malham

    158cm wide, 100% wool twill suiting fabric in dark navy. Woven in Yorkshire, perfect elegant suits.

    £20.00 p/m
  • Chloe - Pale Blue

    Chloe - Pale Blue

    78% polyester, 22% metallic lurex jacquard brocade fabric featuring a rose gold floral design on a pale blue ground.

    £33.50 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Storm Grey

    Georgette Dress Fabric - Storm Grey

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

    £6.00 p/m
  • + More colours Crepe Suiting - Mustardly

    Crepe Suiting - Mustardly

    This 150cm wide polyester and elastane blend crepe suiting fabric in mustard is ideal for wide-leg trousers.

    £12.50 p/m
  • Bengaline - Wine

    Bengaline - Wine

    151cm wide, bengaline fabric in deep wine made from 70% viscose, 27% nylon and 3% spandex.

    £6.76 p/m
  • Sands of Time

    Sands of Time

    Made in Italy comes this 56% linen and 44% cotton blend durable dressmaking tailoring fabric, perfect for summer wear.

    £10.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Monza Denim - 14oz - Charcoal

    Monza Denim - 14oz - Charcoal

    This 147cm wide, 97% cotton & 3% elastane woven Italian denim in charcoal has a lovely soft finish.

    £23.16 p/m
  • Made in Italy Two Way Stripe

    Two Way Stripe

    148cm wide, Italian fine cotton shirting panel fabric in navy, featuring a multi-coloured stripe.

    £12.00 p/u
  • Brushed Cotton - Brook - Camel

    Brushed Cotton - Brook - Camel

    Checked brushed cotton fabric in a camel hue, exceptionally soft and comfy to wear, ideal for pyjamas.

    £11.00 p/m
  • Liza

    Liza

    Fabulous red, yellow and blue flowers are printed on this ivory double georgette dress fabric. 145cm wide cloth perfect for floaty dresses and blouses.

    £14.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Win Some - Yellow

    Win Some - Yellow

    From a well known clothing designer, this Italian made 158cm wide cotton shirting in yellow features a black and blue check and handles beautifully.

    £8.76 p/m
  • Fine Viscose Plain - Navy

    Fine Viscose Plain - Navy

    This lightweight dress fabric is perfect for your summer wardrobe. Crafted from 100% viscose, it boasts a delightful navy blue hue.

    £9.96 p/m

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