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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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  • Maypole

    60 wide fairly heavy

    Regular price £9.96 p/m
  • Paisley Changeant Lining - Navy

    We have a new collection of paisley linings - presently we are offering it in six colours, a nice quality polyester/viscose lining.

    Regular price £7.26 p/m
  • Italian Crepe - Plum

    Plum purple Italian designer crepe dress fabric with a blend of stretch woven polyester, viscose, and spandex.

    Regular price £16.50 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Devine Paisley - Pink
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    Pima Cotton Lawn - Devine Paisley - Pink

    140cm wide, Pima cotton lawn fabric with a vibrant paisley design in pink, red, green and blue.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Landon Smooth Crepe - Amaranth
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    Landon Smooth Crepe - Amaranth

    150cm wide superior smooth crepe fabric in amaranth pink. Polyester dress fabric perfect for creating special occasion wear.

    Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • Core Range Bamboo/Linen Shirting

    147cm wide, 55% bamboo with 45% linen shirting fabric with a luxurious, soft, and silky feel.

    Regular price £12.26 p/m
  • Scrubs - Cerise

    Soft, malleable, lightweight poly/cotton twill workwear fabric in pink. Machine washable & easy-care.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • + More colours Challis - Hanakotoba - Midnight

    Challis - Hanakotoba - Midnight

    Petrol blue viscose challis print featuring a beige and grey flower design. Create stunning summer designs with this versatile fabric.

    Regular price £10.76 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Wagasa Blue

    145cm wide, Pima cotton lawn fabric with an unique Japanese umbrella design in shades of blue.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Roxy Stretch Velvet - Black

    Plain black 4-way stretch knitted velour, especially good for evening wear. 148cm wide, beautiful quality stretch velvet dress fabric.

    Regular price £12.50 p/m
  • Landon Smooth Crepe - Dark Navy

    Superior smooth crepe fabric in dark navy. 150cm wide polyester dress fabric perfect for creating special occasion garments.

    Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - The Garden Of Shakespeare - Teal

    Beautiful Pima cotton lawn fabric with a floral design in teal with contrasting pink & yellow accents.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • French Terry - Moss
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    French Terry - Moss

    Plain moss green 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane OEKO-TEX French Terry jersey fabric with a looped back.

    Regular price £12.90 p/m
  • JK - Marmaris - Soft White

    150cm wide, incredibly soft & fine cotton twill trousering fabric from John Kaldor in timeless white.

    Regular price £14.50 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Wine

    Discover our 114cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in wine red. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    Regular price £4.50 p/m
  • Proper Seersucker - Tiny Denim

    Denim blue seersucker, an absolutely glorious fabric which is the perfect material for a casual but classic summer garments.

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • + More colours Combed Poplin - Florence
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    Combed Poplin - Florence

    Lovely quality multicoloured floral combed cotton poplin, very smooth and has a soft hand.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • Supersonic - Black

    Introducing our exceptional 135cm wide superfine 100% pima cotton lawn fabric in black with a luxurious satin finish.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Cherry Berry
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    Pima Cotton Lawn - Cherry Berry

    This cherry berry fabric is 140cm wide with an all over berry print on a cream background.

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - Fuchsia

    This 152cm wide exquisite triple crepe dress fabric is crafted from high-quality polyester in a fuchsia pink shade.

    Regular price £17.96 p/m
  • Scrubs - Pale Blue

    Soft, malleable, lightweight poly/cotton twill workwear fabric in pale blue. Machine washable & easy-care.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Riviera Lawn - Pink

    145cm wide pink cotton lawn, beautifully fine and a dream to sew. Ideal for shirts, dresses, and crafts.

    Regular price £7.96 p/m
  • + More colours Beaufort Duchess Satin - Sage

    Beaufort Duchess Satin - Sage

    150cm wide, sage non-snag duchess satin with a lustrous finish, ideal for special occasion wear.

    Regular price £12.50 p/m
  • + More colours BB Ponte Roma - Silver Marl

    BB Ponte Roma - Silver Marl

    150cm wide, great quality 74% polyester, 23% viscose & 3% elastane Ponte Roma fabric in grey.

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • Italian Crepe - Lipstick

    Stretch woven polyester, viscose and spandex designer crepe dress fabric in vibrant and bright, lipstick pink.

    Regular price £16.50 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - White

    This 150cm wide exquisite triple crepe dress fabric is crafted from high-quality polyester in a white shade.

    Regular price £17.96 p/m
  • Squisito - Damson
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    Squisito - Damson

    Superb Austrian Jersey fabric in damson.

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • Hector - Oatmeal

    140cm wide, 75% viscose and 25% linen mix shirting fabric in oatmeal, great for loose pants and dressmaking!

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Finest Chambray Navy

    Pale navy cotton chambray. Lightweight, soft 100% cotton perfect for dressmaking & quilting.

    Regular price £11.76 p/m
  • Linen - Lemon Sorbet

    100% Irish linen fabric features a soft yellow hue. Create stunning designs with this quality cloth, great for summer suits and dresses.

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - Bubblegum

    320gsm polyester tripe crepe with a soft texture, weighty drape, and great versatility - ideal for dresses, skirts, trousers or tailoring.

    Regular price £17.96 p/m
  • French Terry - Ashes

    Plain ashes 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane OEKO-TEX French Terry jersey fabric with a looped back.

    Regular price £12.90 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - School Grey

    Discover our 114cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in school grey. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    Regular price £4.50 p/m
  • Landon Smooth Crepe - Jet Black

    150cm wide superior smooth crepe fabric in jet black. 100% polyester dress fabric perfect for creating special occasion wear.

    Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • Stretch Duchess Satin - Black

    140cm wide, 97% polyester 3% elastane heavy duchess satin. This cloth might be used for brides, bridesmaid and prom dresses.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Dark Marled Grey

    Discover our 115cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in dark marled grey. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    Regular price £4.50 p/m
  • Roxy Stretch Velvet - Navy

    High quality, plain navy 4-way stretch velvet dress fabric. Ideal for evening wear. 148cm wide made from a polyester & elastane blend.

    Regular price £12.50 p/m
  • Paisley Changeant Linings - All Colours

    146cm wide, polyester & viscose jacquard lining fabric with a captivating paisley design.

    Regular price £7.26 p/m
  • Aurora - Silk Crepe Backed Satin

    Sublime crepe satin 100% silk fabric in bleached white, perfect for bridal & special occasion wear.

    Regular price £50.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Midnight Fall - Navy

    140cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric in navy with white falling ginkgo leaves.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Morris - Navy & Mint

    140cm wide, Pima cotton lawn with a William Morris-inspired floral print in mint, yellow & navy.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Danbury Crepe - Emerald

    Danbury Crepe - Emerald

    Elegant acetate, polyester and silk-blend crepe fabric with a bold emerald green hue. Drapes wonderfully, ideal for prom dresses and blouses. Made in Italy.

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Silver Marl Grey

    Discover our 115cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in silver marl grey. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    Regular price £4.50 p/m
  • Value Poplin - Floral Sketch - Red

    Cotton poplin dress and craft fabric with a red and white floral print.

    Regular price £6.50 p/m
  • Gardinia - Soft White

    140cm wide soft†viscose crepe fabric perfect for a summer dress or trouser and top combo. It is breathable and comfortable to wear.

    Regular price £8.50 p/m

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