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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 Como Moderno - Denim - Dario

    Como Moderno - Denim - Dario

    Dario, an Italian deadstock stretch denim from our Como Moderno collection. Mid Blue, approximately 323 gsm (~9.5oz).

    Regular price £21.96 p/m
  • Stretch Corduroy - Denim

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

    Regular price £18.50 p/m
  • + More colours 7.5oz Washed Denim - Light Blue

    7.5oz Washed Denim - Light Blue

    148cm wide, cotton 7.5oz washed denim fabric in light blue with a soft handle and a worn-in look.

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Voyage - Torquay Pomegranate Navy Ness Poplin Cotton

    Superb cotton poplin from Voyage, the eye-catching leaf design is perfect for any dressmaking venture.

    Regular price £22.00 p/m
  • Tropical Twist

    140cm wide, 110gsm digitally printed 100% rayon fabric with a bold & vibrant floral foliage design.

    Regular price £10.50 p/m
  • Satin Armour
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    Satin Armour

    Our polyester satin dress fabric features an elegant geometric design in a rust shade, ideal for blouses and skirts!

    Sale price £5.86 p/m Regular price £6.50 p/m
  • Faux Fur - Camo - Brown

    155cm wide, polyester faux fur fabric in a camouflage design in shades of brown, black and cream.

    Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • Quilted - Coco Stretch - Navy
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    Quilted - Coco Stretch - Navy

    140cm wide, navy quilted polyester stretch fabric: with 2% elastane. Elegant onion weave design, perfect for jackets, gilets and bags.

    Regular price £19.50 p/m
  • Cassia

    This 150cm wide, black, white and red floral printed poly/cotton fabric is great for dressmaking and crafts!

    Regular price £5.00 p/m
  • Fine Viscose Plain - Crimson

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

    Regular price £9.96 p/m
  • Luxury Ponte - Mustard

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

    Regular price £17.50 p/m
  • Barbs - Recycled Tweed

    142cm wide, pink recycled cotton and polyester tweed fabric. Soft, textured, and sustainable!

    Regular price £14.50 p/m
  • Rosie Posie Jersey - Upsy Daisy

    Viscose and elastane blend jersey fabric featuring a floral print on a black ground, ideal for floaty trousers and draped cardigans!

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Ribbed Velour Jersey - Navy
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    Ribbed Velour Jersey - Navy

    150cm wide, navy ribbed velour jersey fabric with a soft, plush finish. Perfect for loungewear sets.

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • Stof Avalana Jersey - Chompers

    Our 95% cotton and 5% elastane knitted jersey fabric features a fun dinosaur print on a navy ground. OEKOTexÆ

    Regular price £15.96 p/m
  • Kitty Cotton - Blue

    148cm wide, 100% cotton fabric adorned with a delightful cat print in blue with dainty pink flowers.

    Regular price £13.50 p/m
  • + More colours 21 Wale Needlecord - Mandarin

    21 Wale Needlecord - Mandarin

    140cm wide, 100% cotton, 21 wale needlecord fabric in orange, perfect for soft shirts. OEKOTex Certified.

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • Tobacco Road

    152cm wide cotton and polyester memory yarn fabric in brown. Holds its shape, reversible with a taffeta-like sheen.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Stof French Terry - Leona

    Cotton and elastane blend French Terry fabric with a leopard print in a yellow, brown hue, ideal for tops.

    Regular price £15.96 p/m
  • Made in Britain Quilted - Desert Sand

    Quilted - Desert Sand

    150cm wide, ex-designer water-resistant nylon quilting in sand with diamond stitching detail.

    Regular price £24.00 p/m
  • Made in Britain Luxury Soft Quilted - Black

    Luxury Soft Quilted - Black

    150cm wide, ex-designer water-resistant super soft nylon quilting in black with a slight sheen.

    Regular price £24.00 p/m
  • Made in Britain Quilted Wool - School Grey

    Quilted Wool - School Grey

    150cm wide, ex-designer water-resistant quilting in smooth black nylon & school grey wool flannel.

    Regular price £24.00 p/m
  • Brushed Cotton - Jasper

    Navy, beige, and cream brushed cotton check, 144cm wide, 140gsm. OEKO-Tex certified, soft and breathable

    Regular price £9.76 p/m
  • Stof Fabric - Umbrella - Grey
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    Stof Fabric - Umbrella - Grey

    112cm wide Japanese cotton fabric featuring multicoloured umbrellas on pale grey background. Perfect for dresses, shirts, quilting and crafts.

    Sale price £7.20 p/m Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Stof Fabric - Cactus Companions
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    Stof Fabric - Cactus Companions

    Our Japanese cotton fabric features playful cacti and hedgehogs in colourful plant pots on a soothing pale grey background. Perfect for crafting and garments.

    Sale price £7.20 p/m Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Stof Fabric - Christmas Acorn

    Superb quality 114cm wide Stof Japanese cotton with an acorn and present print on a bright green background. Perfect for festive shirts and decorations.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Paleface - Pale Khaki

    Get summer-ready with our 142cm wide fine cotton shirting fabric in pale khaki. Soft, lightweight, and breathable, perfect for shirts, blouses, and dresses.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Craft Cotton Fat Quarter Bundle - Red/Yellow

    5-Piece cotton poplin fat quarter bundle, featuring a red and yellow theme through different prints/patterns, ideal for quilting!

    Regular price £11.95 p/u
  • Springs Creative - Frozen Sisters Forever
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    Springs Creative - Frozen Sisters Forever

    112cm wide printed craft cotton fabric featuring Elsa and Anna on a purple ground with lilac spots and snowflakes, phrase "Sisters Forever."

    Sale price £5.00 p/m Regular price £13.96 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Sweet Dreams - Sky Blue

    114cm wide, Sky Blue 100% cotton dress and craft fabric with unicorns, clouds, castles and various other dream related images in varying bright colours printed on.

    Regular price £7.76 p/m
  • Doodle - Halcyon
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    Doodle - Halcyon

    145cm wide Poplin cotton abstract dress fabric in a shades of brown, taupe and white with subtle hints of ochre and orange.

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Rickman - Camel

    Lightweight wool suiting in camel with a lengthwise broken weave stripe at 5cm intervals. Different!

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy ITA Collection - Cashmere - Cestino
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    ITA Collection - Cashmere - Cestino

    148cm wide, ex-designer wool & cashmere coating with a grey and black herringbone pattern.

    Regular price £36.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Cool Running

    Cool Running

    157cm wide, 100% cotton shirting fabric in ice blue with a fine jacquard texture. Lightweight at 80gsm and Italian-woven, ideal for elegant shirts, blouses, and summer layers.

    Regular price £19.00 p/m
  • French Terry - Pink

    Our 150cm wide plain French Terry jersey fabric in a pink shade is great for joggers, dressmaking and leggings!

    Regular price £12.90 p/m
  • Made in Italy Hornpipe

    Hornpipe

    60 (152 cm) wide 93% viscose 7% elastane

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Gold Strike

    Gold Strike

    155cm wide, Italian viscose blend dress fabric in pinky beige with pink and gold striped detailing.

    Regular price £22.00 p/m
  • Norma

    150cm wide, maroon and black viscose acetate blend lining with a sleek drape; perfect for adding a smooth, stylish finish to any garment.

    Regular price £6.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Mind Boggling

    Mind Boggling

    127cm wide, Italian linen & cotton blend lightweight dress fabric with an abstract pattern.

    Regular price £25.00 p/m
  • Pretty Polly - Wild Posy

    112cm wide, lightweight 90% polyester, 10% cotton fabric with a colourful floral print on navy.

    Regular price £4.76 p/m
  • + More colours 4oz Denim Chambray - Painted Florals
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    4oz Denim Chambray - Painted Florals

    175cm wide, 100% cotton 4oz lightweight chambray denim fabric with a pretty ditsy floral print.

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • Georgina

    150cm wide bold pink and black floral polyester jersey fabric, with brilliant stretch. Ideal for unique dresses and tops.

    Regular price £8.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Ouch!

    Ouch!

    Our 100% polyester satin dress fabric made in Italy features a red rose print on a black ground, perfect for blouses or maxi-skirts!

    Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • Coraline

    Woven in Japan, this coral coloured dress fabric is made from 80% polyester and 20% viscose, ideal for palazzo pants!

    Regular price £8.50 p/m
  • 7.75oz Stretch Denim - White

    145cm wide, 7.75oz white stretch denim. 98% cotton, 2% elastane - crisp, breathable and perfect for jeans.

    Regular price £16.96 p/m

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