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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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  • Made in Italy Marcella Grey

    Marcella Grey

    150cm wide, Italian wool coating in a grey, white and black melange. Loosely woven and cuddly.

    Regular price £30.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silks of Italy - Zagaleta

    Silks of Italy - Zagaleta

    140cm wide, 100% silk fabric woven in Italy with a coarser weave and bold abstract print.

    Regular price £37.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Diamond Drape

    Diamond Drape

    147cm wide, 100% viscose dress fabric in black with a small diamond weave. Woven in Italy.

    Regular price £18.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Rubina

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    Regular price £21.50 p/m
  • Bronzed Glitz - Floral Sequins

    145cm wide, polyester & elastane velvet netted sequin fabric with bronze floral sequin detailing.

    Regular price £38.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Italian Silk Chiffon - Floral Fiamma

    Italian Silk Chiffon - Floral Fiamma

    134cm wide, elegant 100% silk chiffon with a subtle crinkle. Ideal for sheer scarves, layering and special occasions.

    Regular price £39.00 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Warp Crinkle - Red

    160cm wide, 85% viscose, 15% nylon red crinkle fabric. Lightweight at 140gsm, OEKO-TEX certified.

    Regular price £14.50 p/m
  • Viscose Jersey - Zebrush

    150cm wide, fine viscose jersey fabric in cream with a black abstract design. 235gsm.

    Regular price £11.96 p/m
  • Sequin Lace - Cosmic

    130cm wide, soft stretch sequin lace on a pale pink net with a colourful abstract sequin design.

    Regular price £16.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Bobble Hat
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    Bobble Hat

    Knitted in Italy, this polyester suiting fabric in dark navy would make lovely bomber jackets & hoodies.

    Sale price £12.76 p/m Regular price £15.96 p/m
  • + More colours Batik - Multi C

    Batik - Multi C

    Colourful hand-dyed cotton batik fabric is great for kids crafts, pencil cases, bandanas, and bags. Lightweight dressmaking fabric perfect for summer garments.

    Regular price £10.00 p/m
  • Viscose Tencel Finish - Pink

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

    Regular price £17.96 p/m
  • Hoffman Bali Cotton Lawn - Spectrum

    A stunning 112cm wide cotton lawn from Hoffman, with a dramatic floral silhouette print in painterly rainbow tones against a rich black base

    Regular price £16.76 p/m
  • Stof Avalana Jersey - Canopy Camo

    Our cotton elastane knitted jersey fabric has a lively green camouflage-style print with swirling leaf shapes, perfect for t-shirts. OEKOTexÆ.

    Regular price £15.96 p/m
  • A Fling

    140cm wide, black and grey check shirting fabric made from 69% viscose, 30% acrylic and 1% elastane.

    Regular price £11.96 p/m
  • Light & Lush - Honeyveil

    A vibrant 150m wide, 100% viscose fabric featuring a flowing rose and leaf design in rich ochre tones

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Jersey Skyline Stretch

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

    Regular price £10.50 p/m
  • Billie Ivory

    100% polyester special dress fabric featuring an all-over silver glitter face with an intricate pattern on a knit net base.

    Regular price £45.00 p/m
  • Qjutie - Cotton Jersey - Compass

    150cm wide, 95% cotton, 5% elastane printed jersey fabric, from the Qjutie & The Qjutest range.

    Regular price £13.46 p/m
  • Qjutie - Jersey Cord - Dusty Salmon

    155cm wide, cotton, polyester, elastane jersey corduroy fabric, from the Qjutie & The Qjutest range.

    Regular price £19.46 p/m
  • Summerfest - Pink

    Our viscose marocain fabric is breathable & lightweight in a pink V-shape tie-dye digital print, ideal for summer wear.

    Regular price £19.00 p/m
  • Qjutie - Waffle - Vans

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

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

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

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • Qjutie - Bamboo Wellness - Dusty Salmon

    150cm wide, bamboo, cotton, polyester fabric in dusty salmon, from Qjutie & The Qjutest range.

    Regular price £15.90 p/m
  • Qjutie - Bamboo Wellness - Khaki

    150cm wide, bamboo, cotton, polyester fabric in khaki, from Qjutie & The Qjutest range.

    Regular price £15.90 p/m
  • Made in Italy Italian Tencel Twill - Army

    Italian Tencel Twill - Army

    150cm wide, 100% Tencel twill fabric in army green. 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 - Lime

    Italian Tencel Twill - Lime

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

    Regular price £24.96 p/m
  • Ponte Roma Jacquard - Caro

    147cm wide, double-knit Ponte Roma jacquard with an abstract pattern made from viscose, polyester and polyamide.

    Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • Tangerine Glow

    145cm wide 100% linen fabric in bright orange, made for a famous American designer. Medium-weight at 150gsm.

    Regular price £22.50 p/m
  • Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Tan

    Matte, fluid, and refined - this 16 momme silk crepe de chine 135cm wide is your go-to for chic day-to-evening wear.

    Regular price £44.96 p/m
  • Taffeta - Flocked Flakes Black

    Brilliantly festive Taffeta dressmaking fabric in black with a lustrous surface, featuring a soft flocked silver snowflake design.

    Regular price £7.00 p/m
  • Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Pale Grey

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

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

    Silk Twill - Eva Lemon - 14 Momme

    Trans-seasonal silk twill, 14 momme and 136cm wide - perfect for chic shirting, wrap skirts, scarves, and timeless everyday pieces.

    Regular price £44.96 p/m
  • Parrot Song

    Stunning 150cm wide 100% viscose fabric with a tropical parrot print in yellow, orange, and green. Lightweight at 136gsm with fluid drape

    Regular price £24.00 p/m
  • Apollo - Royal

    152cm wide, crisp polyester-cotton shirting fabric with a bold blue and white chessboard check.

    Regular price £8.26 p/m
  • Leader

    Make a bold statement with this 154cm wide, 100% cotton twill uniform fabric in bright red.

    Regular price £10.26 p/m
  • Misty Satin - Green

    140cm wide, wonderfully lightweight digitally printed 100% viscose satin fabric in misty green.

    Regular price £21.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silk Whisper - Fuchsia

    Silk Whisper - Fuchsia

    A bold fuchsia Italian habotai silk with a lightweight, floaty handle that adds instant vibrancy. Ideal for blouses, summer tops, linings, or pyjamas with a touch of luxury.

    Regular price £40.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silk Radiance - Yellow

    Silk Radiance - Yellow

    A bright yellow Italian silk satin with a glossy finish and fluid drape. Cheerful and luxurious, it's perfect for summer dresses, blouses, or any project that calls for a little sunshine.

    Regular price £45.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silk Radiance - Purple

    Silk Radiance - Purple

    A rich purple Italian silk satin with a luminous sheen and fluid drape. Regal and dramatic, it's perfect for cocktail dresses, blouses, and eveningwear that makes a statement.

    Regular price £45.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Maison - Mint Blossom Silk Broadcloth

    Maison - Mint Blossom Silk Broadcloth

    A luxurious ex-designer silk broadcloth in mint green with painterly pink florals, soft drape and visible weave, perfect for elegant dresses, blouses and skirts.

    Regular price £54.96 p/m
  • Soft Chambray - Grey

    A soft washed cotton chambray in versatile grey - lightweight, breathable and perfect for shirts, dresses and everyday wear.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Boreal Match - Dark Rust Knit

    140cm wide dark rust 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 Never The Twain - Donald

    Never The Twain - Donald

    148cm wide, Italian ex-designer cotton shirting fabric in white with blue, pale lemon & navy checks.

    Regular price £16.76 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Wild at Heart - Black

    155cm wide leopard-print polyester fabric, 360gsm. A soft, heavyweight fabric in cream and black

    Regular price £20.00 p/m

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