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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 Remnant - Gabardine - Esercito (0.95m)

    Remnant - Gabardine - Esercito (0.95m)

    Remnant (0.95m) - 154cm wide, fine, strong 98% cotton 2% elastane ribbed gabardine fabric in khaki. Very durable and smooth.

    Regular price £15.20 p/u
  • Made in Italy Riot

    Riot

    144cm wide, lightweight silky viscose dress fabric with a vibrant colourful abstract design.

    Regular price £19.00 p/m
  • Martinique Crochet - White

    Exquisitely crafted 100% cotton fabric in white features an open crochet and embroidered design. Perfect for summer kaftans & beach cover ups.

    Regular price £29.00 p/m
  • Qjutie - French Terry - Palms

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

    Regular price £15.76 p/m
  • + More colours Cotton Print - Tom and Jerry
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    Cotton Print - Tom and Jerry

    Fun, digitally printed cotton dress fabric featuring the characters Tom and Jerry on a bright and colourful background! A great children's fabric!

    Sale price £7.00 p/m Regular price £14.00 p/m
  • Remnant - Barbs - Recycled Tweed (0.7m)

    Remnant (0.7m) - 142cm wide, pink recycled cotton and polyester tweed fabric. Soft, textured, and sustainable!

    Regular price £10.15 p/u
  • Remnant - Premium Ponte - Herringbone (1.65m)

    Remnant (1.65m) - This 156cm wide, polyester, viscose and elastane blend fabric featuring a herringbone pattern is ideal for cardigans or tops!

    Regular price £26.40 p/u
  • Wild Expressions - Earthbound Zebra

    154cm wide linen-viscose fabric, 40% linen and 60% viscose. Lightweight at 94gsm, with a bold leopard print in rich browns.

    Regular price £22.96 p/m
  • Silk Crepe de Chine - 16 Momme - Grey

    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
  • Jersey Skyline

    175cm wide bright blue fabric, 40% cotton, 40% modal, 20% polyester. Smooth, soft, and durable with breathable drape--ideal for dresses, tops, skirts, and versatile summer wear.

    Regular price £12.00 p/m
  • Citrus Crush

    125cm wide 100% viscose fabric with orange and pink tie-dye print. Lightweight at 125gsm with a soft drape

    Regular price £14.96 p/m
  • Jack Spratt - Navy

    Lovely 147cm wide cotton-nylon fabric with navy and white stripes. Lightweight at 84gsm, crisp and breathable

    Regular price £8.00 p/m
  • Remnant - Barbs - Recycled Tweed (1.5m)

    Remnant (1.5m) - 142cm wide, pink recycled cotton and polyester tweed fabric. Soft, textured, and sustainable!

    Regular price £21.75 p/u
  • + More colours Albany 16 momme Silk - Jane

    Albany 16 momme Silk - Jane

    16 momme silk satin with beautiful drape - sew something special.

    Regular price £54.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Atelier - Harlequin Red

    Atelier - Harlequin Red

    Lightweight with a soft drape, it's perfect for crisp shirts, summer dresses, and standout seasonal pieces.

    Regular price £18.96 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Cruz Match - Dark Navy Scuba

    160cm wide dark navy scuba fabric, 350gsm. A soft, stretch fabric made from polyester, viscose, and elastane, ideal for dresses, skirts, jackets, and leisurewear

    Regular price £21.00 p/m
  • Printed Georgette - Daisy

    A cream polyester georgette scattered with ditsy flowers and black spots - lightweight, sheer and perfect for blouses, dresses and layering.

    Regular price £7.50 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Boreal Match - Dark Rust Rib

    55cm wide dark rust 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
  • Fibre Mood - Ember Match - Illustrious Sheepskin

    150cm wide paisley polyester fabric, 325gsm, with slight weft stretch. A soft and cosy fabric with a bold black paisley design on cream

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Elan Match - Denim Sheepskin

    155cm wide denim blue sheepskin-style fabric, 370gsm. A soft and cosy polyester fabric with slight weft stretch

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Raya Match - Bordeaux Sheepskin

    155cm wide rich bordeaux sheepskin-style fabric, 370gsm. A soft and cosy polyester fabric with slight weft stretch

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Fibre Mood - Wild at Heart - Brown

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

    Regular price £20.00 p/m
  • Dancing In The Dark

    150cm wide, raspberry polyester and elastane dress fabric. Soft, stretchy, and comfortable to wear.

    Regular price £8.50 p/m
  • Remnant - Win Some - Yellow (1.8m)

    Remnant (1.8m) - From a well known clothing designer, this Italian made 158cm wide cotton shirting in yellow features a black and blue check and handles beautifully.

    Regular price £15.75 p/u
  • Remnant - Mason - Grey (1.8m)

    Remnant (1.8m) - 50% cotton and 50% viscose fabric features a delicate floral print in pink, orange and yellow on a grey hue. This cloth is ideal for summer garments!

    Regular price £21.60 p/u
  • Jacquard Jersey - Zigga

    135cm wide, neon pink 100% polyester jacquard jersey fabric with an abstract zebra/tiger design. Soft and stretchy, ideal for summer holiday & festival wear.

    Regular price £9.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Two For One

    Two For One

    153cm wide, two-sided wool coating fabric with beige on one side and a peachy sand on the other. Midweight & warm, ideal for coats and outerwear.

    Regular price £39.00 p/m
  • Avarni Faux Fur - Nude

    160cm wide synthetic faux fur with a chevron design. Pale nude 100% polyester fabric, perfect for dressing gowns, jackets, and home dÈcor.

    Regular price £18.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Limoncello

    Limoncello

    Elegant 140cm wide, Italian-woven 100% silk fabric in pale yellow. Lightweight, soft and fluid.

    Regular price £40.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Sereno - Pale Blue

    Sereno - Pale Blue

    150cm wide, Italian-woven pale blue Tencel fabric. Lightweight and silky with elegant drape.

    Regular price £19.76 p/m

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