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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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  • S.A.S

    146cm wide, cotton and elastane lightweight suiting fabric in a traditional military camel shade.

    Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • Jersey Citrus Stretch

    155cm wide, 92% viscose 8% elastane jersey in vibrant orange. Soft, drapey, and breathable with comfortable stretch - perfect for stylish, easy-to-wear garments.

    Regular price £10.50 p/m
  • Marlow - Fur Backed Faux Leather - Tan

    This 141cm wide faux leather fabric in tan features a soft, furry backing ideal for creating comfortable and fashionable jackets, skirts, trousers and more.

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Jersey Combat Stretch

    155cm wide, 92% viscose 8% elastane jersey in wonderful dark green. Soft, drapey, and breathable with comfortable stretch - perfect for stylish, easy-to-wear garments.

    Regular price £10.50 p/m
  • Stof Avalana Jersey - Doodle Zoo

    This 95% cotton, 5% elastane jersey features whimsical animal faces on a grey background.

    Regular price £15.96 p/m
  • Plain Viscose Satin - Purple

    140cm wide, 135gsm viscose and rayon satin fabric in purple. Lightweight with a soft sheen and fluid drape, perfect for dresses.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Plain Viscose Satin - Royal

    140cm wide, 135gsm viscose and rayon satin fabric in royal blue. Lightweight with a silky handle, luminous sheen, and fluid drape.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Plain Viscose Satin - Coral

    140cm wide, 135gsm viscose and rayon satin fabric in coral. Lightweight with a silky handle and fluid drape.

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • + More colours Cotton Jersey - Zoo-niverse

    Cotton Jersey - Zoo-niverse

    150cm wide, soft cotton-elastane jersey with a colourful, fun "animals in space" print on a black ground.

    Regular price £13.26 p/m
  • Lemon Cello

    190cm wide, 100% cotton lightweight sweatshirt fabric in a pale cream-lemon shade, 295gsm. Soft, breathable, and ideal for joggers, hoodies, and jumpers. Limited stock.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Viscose Jersey - Powder Blue

    150cm wide, 92% viscose 8% elastane jersey fabric in powder blue, 290gsm. Soft and smooth, ideal for dresses, tops, skirts, and loungewear.

    Regular price £10.50 p/m
  • Qjutie - French Terry - Colourful Flowers

    150cm wide, cotton, elastane floral French terry jersey fabric, from the Qjutie & The Qjutest range.

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • Qjutie - French Terry - Carrots

    150cm wide, cotton & elastane carrot print lilac jersey fabric, from the Qjutie & The Qjutest range.

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • Qjutie - Jacquard Towelling - Khaki

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

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • Qjutie - Jumbo Waffle - Khaki

    150cm wide, 100% cotton jumbo waffle fabric in khaki, from the Qjutie & The Qjutest range.

    Regular price £12.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Italian Tencel Twill - Navy

    Italian Tencel Twill - Navy

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

    Regular price £24.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Italian Tencel Twill - Brown

    Italian Tencel Twill - Brown

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

    Regular price £28.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Italian Tencel Twill - Blush

    Italian Tencel Twill - Blush

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

    Regular price £28.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Italian Tencel Twill - Black

    Italian Tencel Twill - Black

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

    Regular price £28.00 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Denim Look - Summer Red

    Brighten up your wardrobe with this cotton and elastane denim look fabric in vibrant summer red.

    Regular price £16.76 p/m
  • + More colours Brushed Viscose Twill - Abstraction

    Brushed Viscose Twill - Abstraction

    145cm wide, brushed viscose twill fabric with an abstract print in green, orange, and neutral tones.

    Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Marni Viscose - Lattice
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    Marni Viscose - Lattice

    Made in Italy, this deadstock 100% EcoVero viscose dress fabric features an abstract green geometric pattern.

    Sale price £18.90 p/m Regular price £21.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy MarineBlu Viscose - Camo

    MarineBlu Viscose - Camo

    Italian, deadstock, viscose fabric featuring a digital camo print in blue/grey, black and cream, ideal for blouses.

    Regular price £21.00 p/m
  • Pontoba - Olive

    160cm wide, double knit jersey fabric in an olive green hue, made from viscose, polyamide and elastane.

    Regular price £23.00 p/m
  • Limited Edition - Addicted to You

    150cm wide, 100% polyester satin fabric with a beautiful multi-coloured floral design.

    Regular price £13.50 p/m
  • Limited Edition - Legacy

    150cm wide, 100% polyester satin fabric with an abstract floral print in brown, blue and gold tones.

    Regular price £13.50 p/m
  • Silk Crepe de Chine -16 Momme - Fuschia

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

    Regular price £44.96 p/m
  • Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Charcoal

    135cm wide Luxurious 16 momme silk crepe de chine, with a soft matte drape and subtle texture - ideal for dresses, blouses, trousers, scarves, and more, in 11 limited-stock shades.

    Regular price £44.96 p/m
  • Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Navy

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

    Regular price £44.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silk Twill - Eva Khaki - 14 Momme

    Silk Twill - Eva Khaki - 14 Momme

    Designer deadstock silk twill - 14 momme, 136cm wide, with a smooth drape and subtle sheen for fashion, accessories, and homeware.

    Regular price £44.96 p/m
  • Midnight Petals

    142cm wide 100% viscose fabric with floral print on a black ground. Lightweight at 121gsm with soft drape

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • + More colours Chessboard - Bottle

    Chessboard - Bottle

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

    Regular price £7.96 p/m
  • + More colours Albany 16 momme Silk - Elizabeth

    Albany 16 momme Silk - Elizabeth

    Luxurious silk satin, printed in Indonesia, ready for your next make.

    Regular price £54.96 p/m
  • Idaho
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    Idaho

    150cm wide, polyester satin fabric with a soft peach finish; digitally printed abstract design in brown, pink, green hues.

    Sale price £14.40 p/m Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • + More colours Como Classico - Denim - Matteo

    Como Classico - Denim - Matteo

    Como Classico: Matteo, a modern shirting-weight denim.

    Regular price £21.96 p/m
  • + More colours BA - Erin - Caramel

    BA - Erin - Caramel

    140cm wide, 52% viscose, 25% linen, 23% polyester broderie anglaise fabric in caramel.

    Regular price £26.50 p/m
  • + More colours Como Moderno - Denim - Salvatore
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    Como Moderno - Denim - Salvatore

    Salvatore, an Italian deadstock stretch denim from our Como Moderno collection. Dark Blue, approximately 212 gsm (~6.5oz).

    Regular price £21.96 p/m
  • Floral Mirage - Rust

    140cm wide, digitally printed viscose satin fabric with an abstract floral design in earthy tones.

    Regular price £18.50 p/m
  • Floral Mirage - Blue
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    Floral Mirage - Blue

    140cm wide, digitally printed viscose satin fabric with an abstract floral design in vibrant colours.

    Sale price £16.66 p/m Regular price £18.50 p/m
  • + More colours Austrian Jersey - Sunset Floral

    Austrian Jersey - Sunset Floral

    A soft cotton jersey with ditsy papaya orange and azure blue flowers on navy - breathable, stretchy and perfect for everyday tops, T-shirts and PJs.

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Boreal Match - Dark Aubergine Knit

    140cm wide dark aubergine knit fabric, 320gsm. A soft yet durable blend of 80% organic cotton and 20% recycled polyester, perfect for sweatshirts, dresses, joggers

    Regular price £22.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Cable Car - Chunky Wool - Blush Pink

    Cable Car - Chunky Wool - Blush Pink

    149cm wide, Italian lambswool cable-knit fabric in blush pink, perfect for soft and cosy jumpers.

    Regular price £36.00 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Boreal Match - Dark Aubergine Rib

    55cm wide dark aubergine rib fabric, 295gsm. A soft, knitted blend of 95% cotton and 5% elastane with stretch, perfect for cuffs, waistbands, neckbands, and fitted garments.

    Regular price £16.50 p/m
  • Viscose Crepe - Delft Floral

    A cream viscose crepe with a textured surface and Delft-inspired blue floral print - lightweight, drapey and perfect for dresses, blouses and skirts.

    Regular price £8.46 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Dyron Match - Cream Ripstop

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

    Regular price £19.50 p/m

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