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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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  • Lady Tessa - Red

    Lady Tessa - Red

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

    £10.00 p/m
  • Lady Tessa - Navy
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    Lady Tessa - Navy

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

    £10.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silks of Italy - Carmine

    Silks of Italy - Carmine

    148cm wide, 100% silk fabric with an abstract floral design in teal, berry, and fuchsia on blush.

    £40.00 p/m
  • Made in Britain Interlock - White

    Interlock - White

    White cotton interlock jersey, 145cm wide, 166gsm. Soft, breathable 100% cotton knit

    £9.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Casella Brushed Cotton - Padova

    Casella Brushed Cotton - Padova

    Italian ex-designer brushed cotton, 160cm wide, 168gsm. Red, black, and cream check

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

    Brushed Cotton Flannel - Finlay

    140cm wide, 100% cotton brushed flannel in navy, red, and white check.

    £14.50 p/m
  • Springs Creative - Sisters Snowy Scenic Panel
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    Springs Creative - Sisters Snowy Scenic Panel

    Beautiful 112cm wide cotton fabric with Elsa and Anna on a snowy background. Panel size: 109cm x 89cm. Perfect for home decor.

    £2.50 p/u £13.95 p/u
  • Poplin Print - Polly Tiffany Blue

    Poplin Print - Polly Tiffany Blue

    This cotton poplin has an aqua base, with white leaves climbing up it. Displayed in small white clouds are also pink and blue flowers.

    £6.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Bewarm
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    Bewarm

    154cm wide, soft lightweight wool coating fabric in very dark brown. Woven in Italy and 380gsm.

    £35.00 p/m
  • Double Gauze - Mint

    Double Gauze - Mint

    100% Cotton dress fabrics in mint with a wrinkle finish great for hiding creases. Breathable and light-weight so good for summer garments and baby friendly.

    £9.96 p/m
  • All Purpose

    All Purpose

    150cm-wide white cotton with open weave, sleek finish. Perfect for craft projects, offering breathability and a smooth surface for detailed work.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Rusty

    Rusty

    152cm wide, Italian soft 100% viscose dress fabric in ivory with a "painted" design in rust.

    £20.00 p/m
  • Double Gauze - Bordeaux Red

    Double Gauze - Bordeaux Red

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

    £9.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Avorio

    Avorio

    122cm wide, lightweight cotton suiting in ivory with a small all-over cream dobby weave design.

    £25.00 p/m
  • Monte - Teal

    Monte - Teal

    138cm wide, abstract print dress fabric made from 100% viscose in a teal blue hue, perfect for blouses.

    £17.00 p/m
  • Lady Like No Other

    Lady Like No Other

    172cm wide, finely woven ex-designer fabric. A uniquely beautiful cloth that is sheer when stretched, with a luscious red hue - perfect for underwear.

    £9.96 p/m
  • Plot

    Plot

    145cm wide, polyester voile fabric featuring an abstract floral print in a pink and green hue, perfect for dresses!

    £11.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Luxury Italian Silk - Sicilian Summer

    Luxury Italian Silk - Sicilian Summer

    138cm wide, 100% silk fabric made in Italy featuring a navy and yellow watercolour floral print.

    £54.00 p/m
  • Muse - Cream

    Muse - Cream

    150cm wide, 81% viscose, 19% nylon fabric in cream. Midweight at 190gsm - soft, breathable and OEKO-TEX certified.

    £14.00 p/m
  • Satin Viscose - Arizona

    Satin Viscose - Arizona

    148cm wide viscose satin dress fabric in with an abstract paisley print in psychedelic hues on a black ground.

    £14.50 p/m
  • Stretch Lawn - Lemon

    Stretch Lawn - Lemon

    140cm wide, cotton, nylon, elastane blend stretch lawn shirting fabric in pale lemon yellow.

    £8.50 p/m
  • Teeny Weeny Polka Dot

    Teeny Weeny Polka Dot

    Sheer 160cm polyester chiffon with burnout polka dots, perfect for elegant dresses, blouses, and scarves.

    £10.26 p/m
  • Sussex - Verbena

    Sussex - Verbena

    Superb quality cotton lawn dress fabric with an all over floral pattern in shades of pink, orange and white on a black background

    £12.50 p/m
  • Cleopatra

    Cleopatra

    145cm wide, fine and soft polyester fabric in shimmering pale gold with a chainmail style weave.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Floravine Lace - Bluebell

    Floravine Lace - Bluebell

    130cm wide, blue net lace with floral and vine embroidery and a light dusting of silver sparkle.

    £12.00 p/m
  • Floating In Circles - Amelia Blush

    Floating In Circles - Amelia Blush

    This viscose rayon yoryu lawn fabric features a delicate floral/leaf print in shades of blush pink, green & blue.

    £10.50 p/m
  • Floating In Circles - Libby Blue
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    Floating In Circles - Libby Blue

    This viscose rayon yoryu lawn fabric features a floral/leaf print in blue, pink, red, green, yellow & white.

    £8.40 p/m £10.50 p/m
  • Floating In Circles - Alula Blue
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    Floating In Circles - Alula Blue

    This vintage viscose rayon yoryu lawn fabric features an ornate floral pattern in shades of blue, green & beige.

    £8.40 p/m £10.50 p/m
  • Made in Britain Sackcloth And Ashes - Black

    Sackcloth And Ashes - Black

    158cm wide, fine sack weave wool suiting in black with a subtle textured finish. Woven in Britain.

    £29.00 p/m
  • Kiki - Pink

    Kiki - Pink

    Perfect for gym/yoga wear, our polyester/elastane blend jersey fabric in a pink hue features a unique crane print.

    £15.50 p/m
  • Lora - Faux Fur - Nude

    Lora - Faux Fur - Nude

    160cm wide, nude faux fur fabric, 100% polyester, 408gsm, with a braided cable knit design.

    £19.00 p/m
  • + More colours Denim Sweatshirt - Grey
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    Denim Sweatshirt - Grey

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

    £17.26 p/m
  • Viscose Tencel Finish - Ivory

    Viscose Tencel Finish - Ivory

    160cm wide, viscose and polyester knitted pique fabric in ivory with a soft Tencel finish.

    £17.96 p/m
  • Hoffman Bali Cotton Lawn - Julie

    Hoffman Bali Cotton Lawn - Julie

    Beautiful 112cm wide cotton lawn from Hoffman, with hand painted design of layered indigo and cobalt leaves.

    £16.76 p/m
  • Hoffman Bali Cotton Lawn - Merlot

    Hoffman Bali Cotton Lawn - Merlot

    Exceptional quality 112cm wide Indonesian cotton lawn fabric with hand painted design of light sketchy flowers in icy tones layered over a moody plum and midnight base.

    £16.76 p/m
  • Hoffman Bali Cotton Lawn - Jelly

    Hoffman Bali Cotton Lawn - Jelly

    A rich 112cm wide Indonesian cotton lawn fabric with hand painted design featuring layers of soft leafy silhouettes over a mottled plum and berry background

    £16.76 p/m
  • Hoffman Bali Cotton Lawn - Hummingbird - Multi

    Hoffman Bali Cotton Lawn - Hummingbird - Multi

    A mysterious & moody 112cm wide Indonesian cotton lawn fabric with hand painted design featuring large, painterly petals in deep teal, violet, emerald and hints of plum

    £16.76 p/m
  • Hoffman Bali Cotton Lawn - Nutmeg

    Hoffman Bali Cotton Lawn - Nutmeg

    A rich & warm 112cm wide Indonesian cotton lawn fabric with hand painted design of stylised florals in a scattered layout give it a free-flowing, organic quality.

    £16.76 p/m
  • Double Gauze - Black

    Double Gauze - Black

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

    £9.96 p/m
  • Sterling Silk - Fuchsia

    Sterling Silk - Fuchsia

    Our 67% acetate and 33% silk mix Italian dress fabric in a fuchsia pink hue is excellent for vests.

    £20.00 p/m
  • Stof Avalana Jersey - Vivid Bloom

    Stof Avalana Jersey - Vivid Bloom

    Our cotton elastane knitted jersey fabric has a rich purple background with pink floral madness. Perfect for t-shirts. OEKOTexÆ.

    £15.96 p/m
  • Light & Lush - Pebble Echo

    Light & Lush - Pebble Echo

    A bold 150m wide, 100% viscose fabric featuring a retro-style oval repeat that's full of rhythm and contrast. Shop Now!

    £20.00 p/m
  • Light & Lush - Canopy Clash

    Light & Lush - Canopy Clash

    A lively 150m wide, 100% viscose fabric featuring a botanical print in tones of emerald, jade and soft taupe on a natural base.

    £20.00 p/m
  • Stof Avalana Jersey - Checkmate

    Stof Avalana Jersey - Checkmate

    This 95% cotton, 5% elastane jersey fabric features a classic grey, black, and white plaid pattern.

    £15.96 p/m
  • + More colours Bamboo Jersey - Dusty Terracotta

    Bamboo Jersey - Dusty Terracotta

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

    £15.00 p/m

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