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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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  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Sungold Paisley

    140cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric with a warm paisley design in orange, sage and ecru.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Recycled Lace - Moss Green

    148cm wide, moss green floral lace made from 100% recycled polyester with a soft sheen.

    Regular price £11.00 p/m
  • Sunset Sands

    Polyester and cotton blend jacquard dress fabric featuring an interesting abstract woven design in beige & pink.

    Regular price £19.96 p/m
  • + More colours 100% Linen - Dark Beige

    100% Linen - Dark Beige

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

    Regular price £21.50 p/m
  • Organic French Terry - Space

    Soft cosy children's jersey fabric for comfy leisurewear, joggers, hoodies and jumpers featuring a fun space design!

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • Organic Jersey - Leopard - Grey

    Soft grey leopard print organic Oeko-Tex standard printed single jersey fabric for dressmaking & crafts. Designed by Poppy Europe.

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • French Terry - Leopard

    Superb quality Oeko-tex 100, 95% cotton / 5% Elastane knitted brushed French Terry jersey in a fabulous modern animal print.

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • + More colours Denim Sweatshirt - Dark Blue
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    Denim Sweatshirt - Dark Blue

    125cm wide, cotton, polyester & elastane denim look jersey sweatshirting fabric in dark blue.

    Regular price £17.26 p/m
  • + More colours Changing Times - Charcoal Ponte

    Changing Times - Charcoal Ponte

    150cm wide, Ponte Roma jersey fabric in charcoal marl, made from polyester, viscose, and elastane.

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Hoffman Bali Cotton Lawn - Light & Bright

    A pastel perfect 112cm wide cotton lawn from Hoffman, with layers of leafy branches in a palette of greens, teals, purples, and lemon tones.

    Regular price £16.76 p/m
  • Hoffman Bali Cotton Lawn - Peppermint

    A playful 112cm wide Indonesian cotton lawn fabric with hand painted design, painterly vertical lines in vivid red against a soft cream background.

    Regular price £16.76 p/m
  • Bruised Ribs

    150cm wide, heavy 100% cotton fabric in soft white with a rib knit pattern & brushed on the inside.

    Regular price £18.46 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Knit Swiss Tulle - Green

    100% nylon tulle fabric in light green. Perfect for creating overlays on dresses, skirts & accessories.

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • + More colours BA - Embroidered Lawn - Mellow White
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    BA - Embroidered Lawn - Mellow White

    This cheerful 140cm wide white embroidered cotton lawn floral broderie anglaise fabric is perfect for creating elegant dresses & charming tops.

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • + More colours 8oz Denim - Leopard

    8oz Denim - Leopard

    175cm wide, 100% cotton 8oz denim with a bold white leopard print on indigo. A striking choice for jeans, jackets, skirts, and craft projects.

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • Made in Britain Betner Like
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    Betner Like

    154cm wide, fine 97% wool & 3% elastane suiting fabric in black with a beautifully soft finish.

    Regular price £20.50 p/m
  • Light & Lush - Inkflow

    A Lovely 150m wide, 100% viscose fabric featuring an abstract navy swirl design on a soft cream base.

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Nova

    Our black knitted stretchy jersey fabric features multicoloured metallic yarns, perfect for cowl neck tops.

    Regular price £15.50 p/m
  • Stof Avalana Jersey - Yellow & Grey Stripe

    This cotton & elastane jersey fabric features stylish stripes in black, grey, white, & yellow.

    Regular price £15.96 p/m
  • Plain Crushed Viscose - Tan

    This 143cm wide plain crushed viscose fabric in tan is an excellent choice for creating breathable dresses and blouses for summer.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Violet Vine

    145cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric featuring a small-scale berry print in shades of blue, green and pink.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Viscose Jersey - Lisle

    134cm wide, ribbed viscose jersey in pale gold-beige, Soft as cashmere with beautiful drape, perfect for dresses, trousers, and tops. Ex-Ralph Lauren.

    Regular price £16.76 p/m
  • Spring Garden - Ivy

    A cotton lycra stretch dress fabric in ivory featuring a delicate floral design with butterflies and ladybirds. A stunning quality fabric.

    Regular price £13.50 p/m
  • Jolly Jersey - Green
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    Jolly Jersey - Green

    Viscose, polyester, elastane blend knit jersey fabric, featuring a green ribbed stripe, ideal for bandeau tops!

    Sale price £8.10 p/m Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Jolly Jersey - Yellow
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    Jolly Jersey - Yellow

    Our yellow and ivory ribbed, stripe jersey fabric made from viscose, polyester and elastane is ideal for tops!

    Sale price £8.10 p/m Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silks of Italy - Wildflower Jungle
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    Silks of Italy - Wildflower Jungle

    Made from 100% silk, our Italian deadstock dress fabric features a wild floral print, perfect for summer pieces.

    Regular price £38.00 p/m
  • Viscose Jersey - Pebble Mix

    150cm wide, soft & stretchy viscose jersey fabric with a abstract pebble design in black and beige.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Sewing Room - Alora

    100% cotton poplin fabric featuring a small-scale pink floral pattern on a black ground, great for crafts.

    Regular price £8.46 p/m
  • Punch - Purple

    145cm wide, midweight satin-backed crepe fabric in purple made from polyester with great draping qualities.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Limited Edition Luxury Ponte - Mustard

    145cm wide, viscose, polyamide and elastane Ponte-style knit jersey fabric in mustard.

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Taffeta - Gingham Sparkle

    This brilliantly festive red and green checked taffeta dressmaking fabric features a sparkling gold lurex over check. Perfect for Christmas Crafts.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Tencel Feel Denim Chambray - Sky Blue

    This 146cm wide, viscose denim chambray fabric in sky blue has a super soft Tencel feel to it.

    Regular price £18.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silky Satin - Safari
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    Silky Satin - Safari

    This polyester satin dress fabric features an orange, black, white geometric pattern, designed and printed in Italy.

    Sale price £13.50 p/m Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • + More colours Bamboo Jersey - Mauve

    Bamboo Jersey - Mauve

    150cm wide, Oeko-Tex bamboo jersey fabric in mauve, 230gsm--soft, breathable, and stretchy.

    Regular price £15.00 p/m
  • + More colours 200gsm Stretch Twill - Forest
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    200gsm Stretch Twill - Forest

    150cm wide, polyester, viscose and elastane blend twill fabric in forest green, perfect for suits and dresses.

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • Kalite

    154cm wide, fine polyester-cotton trousering fabric in teal--breathable, soft & perfect for summer.

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • Maneuver - Camel

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

    Regular price £8.50 p/m
  • Poplin Styles - Festival of Paisley - Moon

    140cm wide, 115gsm, lightweight 100% cotton poplin fabric with a bold paisley print on black.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • Poplin Styles - Flora Obscura

    145cm wide, lightweight 100% cotton poplin fabric with bold abstract florals. Lightweight and crisp.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • + More colours Cotton Jersey - Neon Thread

    Cotton Jersey - Neon Thread

    145cm wide, 195gsm cotton blend knit jersey fabric in marl grey with colourful dotted neon threads.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • 6.4oz Stretch Denim - Blue Black

    124cm wide, 6.4oz blue-black stretch denim fabric with a cotton, polyester, and spandex blend.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Cotton Tweed - Camel

    Cotton Tweed - Camel

    Our Italian woven, ex-designer/deadstock chunky tweed fabric is made from 100% cotton in a camel hue.

    Regular price £26.00 p/m
  • + More colours Amour - Navy

    Amour - Navy

    150cm wide fine cotton shirting fabric. The navy blue colour with a woven over check design is stylish and timeless.

    Regular price £9.00 p/m
  • French Velvet - Brown

    Woven in France, this polyester velvet fur fabric in brown is super soft and high quality, ideal for stylish coats.

    Regular price £22.00 p/m
  • Morning Meeting
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    Morning Meeting

    150cm wide, 100% cotton shirting fabric in blue and white featuring an intricate embroidered stripe.

    Regular price £9.26 p/m

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