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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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  • Stof Avalana Jersey - Sunshine

    Stof Avalana Jersey - Sunshine

    This 95% cotton, 5% elastane jersey fabric in bright yellow is perfect for eye-catching garments.

    £15.96 p/m
  • Plain Viscose Satin - Camel

    Plain Viscose Satin - Camel

    140cm wide, 135gsm viscose and rayon satin fabric in camel. Lightweight with a silky handle, soft sheen and drape.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Qjutie - Floral Jacquard - Dusty Salmon

    Qjutie - Floral Jacquard - Dusty Salmon

    160cm wide, cotton/polyester jacquard fabric in dusty salmon, from the Qjutie & The Qjutest range.

    £15.76 p/m
  • Qjutie - Jacquard Towelling - Flower Power

    Qjutie - Jacquard Towelling - Flower Power

    150cm wide, cotton/polyester floral jacquard towelling fabric, from the Qjutie & The Qjutest range.

    £20.50 p/m
  • Qjutie - Bamboo Towelling - Ecru

    Qjutie - Bamboo Towelling - Ecru

    150cm wide, bamboo & polyester towelling fabric in ecru, from the Qjutie & The Qjutest range.

    £18.86 p/m
  • Fortnum - Grey

    Fortnum - Grey

    50% cotton and 50% viscose fabric features a floral print in shades of grey, orange and yellow. This cloth is ideal for summer garments.

    £12.00 p/m
  • Qjutie - Waffle - Daisy

    Qjutie - Waffle - Daisy

    135cm wide, cotton/elastane daisy print waffle jersey fabric, from the Qjutie & The Qjutest range.

    £15.76 p/m
  • Qjutie - Bambino Print - Lemons

    Qjutie - Bambino Print - Lemons

    140cm wide, cotton lemon print muslin fabric in off white, from the Qjutie & The Qjutest range.

    £12.30 p/m
  • Made in Italy Italian Tencel Twill - Grey

    Italian Tencel Twill - Grey

    150cm wide, 100% Tencel twill fabric in grey. Lightweight at 150gsm with a soft hand and fine twill weave, woven in Italy.

    £24.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Italian Tencel Twill - Airforce

    Italian Tencel Twill - Airforce

    150cm wide, 100% Tencel twill fabric in airforce. Lightweight at 150gsm with a soft hand and fine twill weave, woven in Italy.

    £24.96 p/m
  • Qjutie - 3 Thread Linen Fleece - Ecru

    Qjutie - 3 Thread Linen Fleece - Ecru

    135cm wide, 80% cotton, 20% linen fleece fabric in ecru, from the Qjutie & The Qjutest range.

    £20.50 p/m
  • Jolly Jersey - Red
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    Jolly Jersey - Red

    Our ribbed, red and ivory striped, knitted jersey fabric is made from a blend of viscose, polyester and elastane!

    £8.10 p/m £9.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Italian Tencel Twill - Red

    Italian Tencel Twill - Red

    150cm wide, 100% Tencel twill fabric in red. Lightweight at 150gsm with a soft hand and fine twill weave, woven in Italy.

    £24.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Italian Tencel Twill - Brick

    Italian Tencel Twill - Brick

    150cm wide, 100% Tencel twill fabric in brick red. Lightweight at 150gsm with a soft hand and fine twill weave, woven in Italy.

    £24.96 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Denim Look - Mint

    Fibre Mood - Denim Look - Mint

    Brighten up your wardrobe with this cotton and elastane denim look fabric in mint green.

    £16.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silks of Italy - Floret Dusk

    Silks of Italy - Floret Dusk

    Woven in Italy, our deadstock 100% silk dress fabric has a small-scale floral print on a grey ground, ideal for blouses.

    £38.00 p/m
  • + More colours Brushed Viscose Twill - Flower Jewel

    Brushed Viscose Twill - Flower Jewel

    145cm wide, brushed viscose twill fabric with a vibrant floral paisley print against a purple ground.

    £12.00 p/m
  • Milano Linen - Rustic Blue

    Milano Linen - Rustic Blue

    156cm wide 100% linen fabric in blue, made for a famous Italian designer. Lightweight at 122gsm with natural slub texture.

    £22.50 p/m
  • Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Pink

    Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Pink

    Soft, fluid, and durable - our 16 momme silk crepe de chine 135cm wide is perfect for fashion and accessories, with limited shades available.

    £44.96 p/m
  • Limited Edition - Striped
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    Limited Edition - Striped

    150cm wide, 100% polyester satin fabric with a hand-painted style stripe print in rich brown and cream.

    £13.50 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Ecovero Leaves

    Fibre Mood - Ecovero Leaves

    100% Ecovero viscose fabric in ivory with leaves printed in black, perfect for flowy dresses & skirts.

    £22.00 p/m
  • Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Royal

    Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Royal

    Effortlessly elegant 16 momme silk crepe de chine - wider at 135cm, with a luxe matte drape, in 11 limited deadstock shades.

    £44.96 p/m
  • Jacquard - Mono Flower

    Jacquard - Mono Flower

    153cm wide, viscose, polyester elastane jacquard jersey fabric in a black and white floral print.

    £11.26 p/m
  • I'll Take That!

    I'll Take That!

    142cm wide, polyester crinkle fabric in black with cream spots. Crease resistant & easy to care for.

    £12.46 p/m
  • Blend In

    Blend In

    150cm wide, 100% cotton lightweight camouflage print fabric, perfect for trousers and shirts.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Traditional Linen - Red

    Traditional Linen - Red

    Made from 100% linen, this mid-weight dress fabric in red is perfect for breathable summer wear.

    £24.50 p/m
  • Azure Mist

    Azure Mist

    Stunning 145cm wide pale blue Morocain fabric, 97% polyester 3% elastane. Lightweight at 140gsm with a soft drape and gentle stretch--perfect for dresses, blouses, skirts, and occasionwear.

    £9.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Shadow of the Night

    Shadow of the Night

    Made from a blend of viscose, silk and polyamide, this black dress fabric features a glitter fur face. Woven in Italy.

    £26.00 p/m
  • + More colours Chessboard - Royal

    Chessboard - Royal

    163cm wide, crisp polyester-cotton shirting fabric with a bold blue and white chessboard check.

    £7.96 p/m
  • Supershirt - Albert

    Supershirt - Albert

    158cm wide, cotton shirting fabric with a check design in navy, mustard, olive, taupe, and lilac.

    £9.96 p/m
  • BA - Lexy

    BA - Lexy

    Delicate 130cm wide, 100% cotton broderie anglaise fabric with pastel coloured floral embroidery.

    £25.60 p/m
  • + More colours Brushed French Terry - Mint

    Brushed French Terry - Mint

    150cm wide, Oeko-Tex certified, 96% cotton 4% elastane brushed back French terry fabric in mint green.

    £14.00 p/m
  • + More colours Brushed French Terry - Soft Blue

    Brushed French Terry - Soft Blue

    150cm wide, Oeko-Tex certified, 96% cotton 4% elastane brushed back French terry fabric in soft blue.

    £14.00 p/m
  • + More colours Como Classico - Denim - Paolo

    Como Classico - Denim - Paolo

    Mid-weight washed denim, ideal for shirts, dresses and jackets.

    £21.96 p/m
  • + More colours Como Classico - Denim - Giorgio
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    Como Classico - Denim - Giorgio

    Rigid 100% cotton denim, perfect for jeans and workwear.

    £21.96 p/m
  • + More colours Como Classico - Denim - Enzo

    Como Classico - Denim - Enzo

    Italian soft denim, 12oz (407gsm) in classic indigo.

    £21.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silk Whisper - Grey

    Silk Whisper - Grey

    A soft Italian habotai silk in a versatile shade, offering a smart and understated look. Lightweight yet durable, it's ideal for linings, blouses, or scarves.

    £40.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Atelier - Verdant Spot

    Atelier - Verdant Spot

    Lightweight and breathable, it drapes beautifully for shirts, blouses, or floaty summer dresses.

    £18.96 p/m
  • Organic Plain French Terry - Rose

    Organic Plain French Terry - Rose

    Dusky rose pink, 156cm wide organic french terry jersey fabric. Oeko-Tex certified, 95% cotton, 5% elastane. Ideal for stretchy, comfortable clothes.

    £17.26 p/m
  • Organic Plain French Terry - Sky

    Organic Plain French Terry - Sky

    156cm wide organic french terry jersey fabric in sky blue. Oeko-Tex certified, 95% cotton, 5% elastane. Ideal for stretchy, comfortable clothes.

    £17.26 p/m
  • Viscose Jersey - Abstract Paisley

    Viscose Jersey - Abstract Paisley

    A vibrant viscose jersey with turquoise, red and navy abstract florals and paisley on white - soft, drapey and ideal for dresses, tops and summer wear.

    £10.46 p/m
  • Jac Jac

    Jac Jac

    This abstract animal print jacquard dressmaking fabric is perfect for evening wear and special occasion garments!

    £20.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Daylight Robbery - Tan

    Daylight Robbery - Tan

    130cm wide, superfine Italian knitted 80% nylon and 20% cashmere jersey fabric in tan.

    £26.00 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Dyron Match - Aubergine Ripstop

    Fibre Mood - Dyron Match - Aubergine Ripstop

    145cm wide aubergine nylon elastane fabric, 150gsm. A lightweight stretch fabric with 85% nylon and 15% elastane.

    £19.50 p/m
  • Viscose Satin - Suntrip

    Viscose Satin - Suntrip

    145cm wide, 130gsm, viscose satin fabric with a bright pink base and multicoloured swirl print.

    £13.50 p/m

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