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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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  • Poplin Styles - Souvenirs - Navy
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    Poplin Styles - Souvenirs - Navy

    109cm wide, 100% cotton poplin fabric in navy blue with an ensemble of trinkets and souvenirs.

    £7.60 p/m £9.50 p/m
  • Poplin Styles - Abstract Animal

    Poplin Styles - Abstract Animal

    140cm wide, lightweight 100% cotton poplin fabric with a bold abstract animal print.

    £9.50 p/m
  • + More colours Cotton Jersey - Sparkle Bee

    Cotton Jersey - Sparkle Bee

    145cm wide, cotton-elastane knit jersey fabric in white, featuring a sparkle bee print.

    £17.00 p/m
  • French Terry - Craft Hearts - Yellow

    French Terry - Craft Hearts - Yellow

    145cm wide, 95% cotton, 5% elastane French Terry jersey fabric in turquoise with yellow hearts.

    £17.00 p/m
  • Knots Of Elegance - Blue

    Knots Of Elegance - Blue

    Our 140cm wide, crochet lace fabric made from 100% polyester, features blue hues, ideal for elegant dresses!

    £25.00 p/m
  • Suede Jersey - Sand

    Suede Jersey - Sand

    148cm wide, 100% polyester midweight knit faux suede jersey fabric in sand. Soft and stretchy.

    £10.96 p/m
  • Sandwashed - Black

    Sandwashed - Black

    This viscose and polyester plain black dressmaking fabric is excellent to dress up or down, dresses, shirts or pants!

    £13.96 p/m
  • Hot Check

    Hot Check

    142cm wide, red & pink chunky houndstooth jacketing fabric made with cosy & soft chenille yarns.

    £12.76 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Heavy Crepe - Moss

    Fibre Mood - Heavy Crepe - Moss

    145cm wide, polyester, viscose & elastane, 285gsm heavy crepe dress fabric in moss green.

    £22.00 p/m
  • Phoenix - Orange

    Phoenix - Orange

    145cm wide, orange and black abstract Ponte Roma jacquard fabric made from polyester and elastane.

    £10.50 p/m
  • + More colours Bygone Lining - No. 1

    Bygone Lining - No. 1

    140cm wide, dark brown lining fabric made from durable nylon, with a soft satin finish.

    £4.76 p/m
  • Lady Tessa - Beige

    Lady Tessa - Beige

    150cm wide, lightweight plain cotton twill fabric in beige. Great for dresses, shirts or pyjamas.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Dotto

    Dotto

    140cm wide, 100% silk fabric in white with grey polka dots. Woven in Italy with an elegant sheen.

    £40.00 p/m
  • Hidden Assets

    Hidden Assets

    154cm wide, 40% wool and 60% acrylic lightweight soft jacketing fabric in black, brown, small check.

    £29.00 p/m
  • Made in Britain Quilted - Brown Owl

    Quilted - Brown Owl

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

    £24.00 p/m
  • New England I

    New England I

    140cm wide, lightweight viscose satin fabric, adorned with a large-scale floral print in autumnal hues.

    £18.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Sartoria Shirting - Toscana

    Sartoria Shirting - Toscana

    Italian ex-designer cotton check, 150cm wide, 140gsm. Green, brown, and cream check

    £16.26 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Casella Brushed Cotton - Belluno

    Casella Brushed Cotton - Belluno

    Italian ex-designer brushed cotton, 155cm wide, 168gsm. Soft navy and peach check

    £16.26 p/m
  • + More colours Brushed Cotton Flannel - Archie

    Brushed Cotton Flannel - Archie

    140cm wide, 100% cotton brushed flannel in a red, navy, and black tartan check.

    £14.50 p/m
  • Brushed Cotton - Theo

    Brushed Cotton - Theo

    Teal and black brushed cotton check, 144cm wide, 140gsm. OEKO-Tex certified, soft and breathable

    £9.76 p/m
  • Brushed Cotton - Milo
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    Brushed Cotton - Milo

    Turquoise, purple, and black brushed cotton check, 144cm wide, 140gsm. OEKO-Tex certified, soft and breathable

    £9.76 p/m
  • Brushed Cotton - Lola - Pink

    Brushed Cotton - Lola - Pink

    148cm wide, 100% brushed cotton fabric with a pink floral design. Soft, lightweight

    £11.96 p/m
  • Brushed Cotton - Lola - Peach

    Brushed Cotton - Lola - Peach

    148cm wide, 100% brushed cotton fabric with a peach floral print. Soft, lightweight

    £11.96 p/m
  • Brushed Cotton - Evie

    Brushed Cotton - Evie

    Cream and charcoal brushed cotton check fabric, 144cm wide, 140gsm. OEKO-Tex certified, soft and breathable

    £9.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Verona Flannel - Mantova

    Verona Flannel - Mantova

    Italian ex-designer cotton flannel, 157cm wide, 180gsm. Soft brushed check in navy, olive, and burgundy

    £16.26 p/m
  • Bleached Muslin

    Bleached Muslin

    Bleached cotton muslin, 156cm wide. Soft, breathable plain weave in natural cream--ideal for toiles, crafts, and embroidery.

    £9.00 p/m
  • Stof Fabric - Flying Around - Pink

    Stof Fabric - Flying Around - Pink

    Designed in Denmark and printed in Japan this 110cm wide cotton fabric has a grey, pink and red retro butterfly print. Perfect for summer dresses and quilting.

    £9.00 p/m
  • + More colours Boom Pique - Two

    Boom Pique - Two

    This viscose mix knitted pique jersey material drapes beautifully.

    £12.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy ITA Collection - Bracco Tweed

    ITA Collection - Bracco Tweed

    154cm wide, ex-designer, Italian wool tweed jacketing fabric in a classic houndstooth check.

    £33.00 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - 3D Stripes - Cream

    Fibre Mood - 3D Stripes - Cream

    138cm wide, polyester & cotton non-padded quilting fabric in cream with a unique 3D stripe texture.

    £26.00 p/m
  • Stof Cotton Poplin - Blue Willow
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    Stof Cotton Poplin - Blue Willow

    Lovely quality, 150cm wide cotton poplin fabric from Stof, featuring a floral print in shades of blue.

    £10.96 p/m
  • Double Gauze - Turquoise

    Double Gauze - Turquoise

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

    £9.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Night Rider - Dark Navy

    Night Rider - Dark Navy

    157cm wide, lightweight 100% wool suiting fabric in dark navy. Made in Italy with a soft handle.

    £35.00 p/m
  • + More colours 100% Wool Fleece - Rust
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    100% Wool Fleece - Rust

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

    £29.00 p/m
  • Pretty Polly - Happy Hearts

    Pretty Polly - Happy Hearts

    112cm wide, 90% polyester, 10% cotton fabric with a colourful heart print on white.

    £4.76 p/m
  • Pretty Polly - Safari Friends

    Pretty Polly - Safari Friends

    112cm wide, lightweight 90% polyester, 10% cotton fabric with a safari animal print on white.

    £4.76 p/m
  • Viper

    Viper

    Our black snake skin printed satin dress fabric made from polyester is ideal for leggings, dresses and skirts!

    £7.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Champagne Bubbles

    Champagne Bubbles

    134cm wide, Italian viscose fabric in cream with a subtle woven jacquard pattern. Slinky and elegant.

    £18.76 p/m
  • Brushed Twill - Khaki

    Brushed Twill - Khaki

    140cm wide, lightweight brushed 100% cotton twill fabric in dull khaki. Melt in your mouth stuff!

    £12.00 p/m
  • Noir Luxe Crushed Velvet

    Noir Luxe Crushed Velvet

    139cm wide, 100% polyester black crushed velvet fabric. Ideal for sophisticated evening wear.

    £19.46 p/m
  • Timothy

    Timothy

    150cm wide, superfine 100% wool fabric in a tiny houndstooth check of dark and pale grey.

    £20.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Hidden Depths

    Hidden Depths

    At least 60in wide poly/wool/ acrylic, skirt/ heavy trouser fabric. Of a weight and hand to make you believe there is more wool in it than there is. This really is a fabulous cloth!

    £41.00 p/m
  • Challis - Kaleido Flow

    Challis - Kaleido Flow

    145cm wide, viscose fabric with a pale pink base and bold swirling print in pink, orange & violet.

    £10.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Cable Car - Chunky Wool - Dark Brown

    Cable Car - Chunky Wool - Dark Brown

    140cm wide, Italian, 100% lambswool fabric in dark brown, featuring a chunky cable-knit, excellent for jumpers.

    £32.00 p/m
  • Draper - Organic Bamboo Blend Suiting - Cream

    Draper - Organic Bamboo Blend Suiting - Cream

    150cm wide, 230gsm cream suiting fabric made from bamboo, recycled polyester and lycra. Wrinkle-resistant and soft.

    £20.00 p/m

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