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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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  • + More colours Combed Cotton - Maria

    Combed Cotton - Maria

    Our 148cm wide, combed cotton poplin fabric features a floral print with an orange hue, perfect for dressmaking!

    Regular price £13.00 p/m
  • Double Gauze - Pale Sage

    135cm wide, cotton double gauze fabric in pale sage, 126gsm, breathable and Oeko-Tex certified.

    Regular price £9.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Milano

    Milano

    60 wide Italian printed lightweight polyester satin which feels like silk in an exquisite and very different design. A very dark moss green ground with a large classical paisley design ...."

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • Raye - Ecru

    146cm wide, polyester fabric in ecru that offers the look & feel of linen whilst being crease resistant.

    Regular price £11.26 p/m
  • Linen Fusion - Royal

    Lightweight linen & viscose blend dyed fabric in a classic royal blue hue. Great for shirts & dresses.

    Regular price £15.96 p/m
  • Linen Fusion - Rust

    Lightweight linen & viscose blend dyed fabric in a rust orange hue. Great for shirts & dresses.

    Regular price £15.96 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Turquoise

    Enigma Linen - Turquoise

    Our ramie linen and cotton blend fabric is Oeko-Tex Certified and comes in a turquoise hue, ideal for soft furnishings.

    Regular price £12.76 p/m
  • Fuss and Bother

    150cm wide, black twill suiting fabric with soft drape. Polyester, viscose, wool and elastane blend.

    Regular price £12.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Soft Twill Shirting - Salmon

    Soft Twill Shirting - Salmon

    Ex-designer, lightweight plain cotton twill fabric in a salmon pink hue, ideal for soft blouses. Woven in Italy.

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Jump Ship

    Jump Ship

    149cm wide fabric, navy broken stripe detail, perfect for stylish, breathable summertime shorts with pockets. Deadstock fabric - woven in Italy.

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Ivory Cotton Muslin

    155cm wide, cotton muslin in ivory with a soft finish. Light, breathable and perfect for summer!

    Regular price £9.96 p/m
  • Pastel Rainbow Seersucker
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    Pastel Rainbow Seersucker

    128cm wide, cotton seersucker fabric with pastel stripes & blue topstitching. Perfect for summer!

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • + More colours Combed Poplin - Ride On
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    Combed Poplin - Ride On

    Lovely quality combed cotton poplin fabric in dark navy with motorcycle/bikes design.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • + More colours 21 Wale Needlecord - Purple

    21 Wale Needlecord - Purple

    148cm wide, 100% cotton, 21 wale needlecord fabric in purple, perfect for soft shirts. OEKOTex Certified.

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • + More colours Corduroy Quilting - Rust

    Corduroy Quilting - Rust

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

    Regular price £26.00 p/m
  • + More colours Corduroy Quilting - Sand

    Corduroy Quilting - Sand

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

    Regular price £26.00 p/m
  • Donatella - Sand
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    Donatella - Sand

    Made from 96% polyester and 4% spandex, this sand-coloured suiting fabric is perfect for wide-leg trousers.

    Regular price £12.76 p/m
  • Denim Brocade

    152cm wide, cotton, polyester & viscose blend jacquard dress fabric featuring a geometric woven design in blue.

    Regular price £16.96 p/m
  • All Walks Of Life

    142cm wide, cotton, polyester, elastane black suiting fabric with an subtle woven abstract print.

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • + More colours 100% Linen - White
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    100% Linen - White

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

    Regular price £21.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Dense But Nice

    Dense But Nice

    140cm wide, black wool coating fabric, lightweight yet densely woven, with a soft luxurious finish.

    Regular price £36.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Gelso Linen

    Gelso Linen

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

    Regular price £28.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Stand Out

    Stand Out

    160cm wide, brushed cotton winceyette fabric with a bold red, grey, blue, yellow, and white check.

    Regular price £17.00 p/m
  • Oliver Viscose Twill - Grey

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

    Regular price £11.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Wrong Trousers

    Wrong Trousers

    150cm wide, 100% cotton twill fabric in rose red with a soft finish. Ideal for trousers and skirts.

    Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • To Infinity and Beyond

    Brilliant Buzz Lightyear brushed back jersey fabric. Perfect for kids nightwear and hoodies. Certificated OEKO-TexÆ

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Double Gauze - Sage
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    Double Gauze - Sage

    135cm wide, cotton double gauze fabric in sage green, 130gsm, breathable and Oeko-Tex certified.

    Regular price £9.96 p/m
  • Stone Washed Linen - Stone

    Our heavy, 70% stone-washed linen & 30% cotton fabric in stone has a nice hang and textured surface, ideal for dressmaking!

    Regular price £17.00 p/m
  • + More colours BA - Marlowe - Sand

    BA - Marlowe - Sand

    144cm wide, 100% cotton floral broderie anglaise fabric in sand. Perfect for dresses & blouses!

    Regular price £19.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Ethereal Blue
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    Ethereal Blue

    Exquisite ex-designer Italian deadstock fabric with a fabulous blue tie-dye print. 152cm wide polyester dress fabric.

    Sale price £17.10 p/m Regular price £19.00 p/m
  • Printed Georgette - Amy

    150cm wide, floral printed georgette dress fabric on a pink background, perfect for floaty blouses & summer wear!

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Festival - Download - Green

    A tie-dye design, digitally printed viscose dress fabric in green, blue, black and brown. A glorious, lightweight fabric, perfect for summer!

    Regular price £10.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Embroidered Denim Chambray - Indy

    Embroidered Denim Chambray - Indy

    142cm wide, 100% cotton embroidered denim chambray with white stripe detail on an indigo base. Ex-designer, deadstock.

    Regular price £19.96 p/m
  • Fierce - Neon

    This vivid neon yellow ribbed polyester and elastane fabric has come from a maker of fine dresses. Create bodycon style dresses.

    Regular price £4.00 p/m
  • A Collection - Pink

    A lovely pink, 148cm wide, cotton lawn fabric featuring a delicate floral design with hints of purples and greens.

    Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • Taffeta - Flocked Flakes Blue

    Our festive taffeta dressmaking fabric with a rich metallic blue hue is finely woven with a lustrous surface and features a soft flocked snowflake design.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Rae - Velvet - Orange

    Rae - Velvet - Orange

    Woven in Italy by Redaelli, this orange polyester velvet fleece fabric is super soft and high quality, ideal for comfy garments.

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Punto Milano - Noir
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    Punto Milano - Noir

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

    Regular price £18.50 p/m
  • Mazarine

    150cm wide, 100% polyester chiffon fabric with a pleated finish and abstract butterfly print in blue, ideal for blouses.

    Regular price £8.96 p/m
  • Proper Seersucker - Beige

    Made from 100% cotton, this beige seersucker fabric is perfect for breathable summer dresses, bedding and crafts!

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • Luxury Ponte - Royal Blue

    Ponte Roma dressmaking fabric with a rich royal blue colour. A sturdy double-knit jersey fabric perfect for skirts and dresses.

    Regular price £17.50 p/m
  • + More colours 200gsm Stretch Twill - Black

    200gsm Stretch Twill - Black

    This stretch twill in black fabric is made from a blend of polyester, viscose and elastane, perfect for smart suits.

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • Stretch Corduroy - Damson
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    Stretch Corduroy - Damson

    145cm wide, cotton & elastane corduroy fabric in damson. 337gsm with a comfortable stretch.

    Regular price £18.50 p/m
  • Poplin Styles - Raspberry Fields

    142cm wide, 110gsm, lightweight 100% cotton poplin fabric in white with a raspberry print.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Claude

    Claude

    150cm wide, fabulously colourful Italian polyester jersey fabric with a vibrant abstract floral print.

    Regular price £13.00 p/m

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