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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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  • Duchess Satin - Porcelain

    Duchess Satin - Porcelain

    150cm wide matt finished polyester satin in a more rigid nature, more suitable to the straight dresses the Geisha girls wear, that you can hardly step in or indeed a rather splendid evening dress.

    £12.00 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Midnight Fall - Black

    Pima Cotton Lawn - Midnight Fall - Black

    140cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric in black with white falling ginkgo leaves.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Mint

    Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Mint

    Discover our 115cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in mint. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    £4.50 p/m
  • + More colours Brushed Tartan - Monty
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    Brushed Tartan - Monty

    Brushed cotton tartan shirting fabric in bright royal blue, red, green and black check. The colours in this cloth are truly captivating.

    £10.00 p/m
  • Riviera Lawn - French Navy

    Riviera Lawn - French Navy

    145cm wide French navy cotton lawn, beautifully fine and a dream to sew. Ideal for shirts, dresses, and crafts.

    £7.96 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - Sunshine
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    Triple Crepe - Sunshine

    154cm wide fabulous sunshine yellow triple crepe dress fabric. Heavy weight, drapes wonderfully, and handles like a dream.

    £17.96 p/m
  • Brushed Polycotton - Cream

    Brushed Polycotton - Cream

    This beautifully soft brushed 65% polyester and 35% cotton blend fabric is a great choice for pyjamas, loungewear and blankets.

    £5.00 p/m
  • + More colours Beaufort Duchess Satin - Porcelain

    Beaufort Duchess Satin - Porcelain

    150cm wide, beautiful quality non-snag duchess satin fabric has a lustrous finish. Available in a soft porcelain white, this classic cloth is perfect for bridalwear.

    £12.50 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Jade

    Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Jade

    Discover our 115cm wide, superior quality 115gsm plain poly/cotton fabric in jade green. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    £4.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Platoon

    Platoon

    60 (152 cm) wide very superior cotton canvas fabric in olive green. There must be an army somewhere that dresses in this colour

    £9.00 p/m
  • French Terry - Orange

    French Terry - Orange

    Orange 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane OEKO-TEX French Terry jersey fabric with a looped back.

    £12.90 p/m
  • Sweatshirt - Silver & Grey Marl

    Sweatshirt - Silver & Grey Marl

    280gsm sweatshirt fabric in silver & grey marl, light, soft and fluffy on the inside for extra comfort.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Made in Britain Heritage - Black

    Heritage - Black

    Woven in England, this black lining fabric is made from viscose and acetate, an ideal choice to line suits!

    £6.00 p/m
  • + More colours Candy Crepe - White
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    Candy Crepe - White

    145cm wide, polyester double crepe dress fabric in white. Perfect for special occasion garments.

    £9.50 p/m
  • Sophia - White

    Sophia - White

    Made in France and perfect for bridal and summer wear, this high-quality viscose fabric features a white spot and line design.

    £10.00 p/m
  • French Terry - Red

    French Terry - Red

    Plain red 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane OEKO-TEX French Terry jersey fabric with a looped back.

    £12.90 p/m
  • Value Poplin - Dotty Daisies

    Value Poplin - Dotty Daisies

    Cotton poplin dress and craft fabric with daisies on an airforce blue ground.

    £6.50 p/m
  • Tencel Lawn - Timeless

    Tencel Lawn - Timeless

    Whisper soft†sustainably sourced Tencel(TM) lawn in a classy abstract animal print design.

    £12.00 p/m
  • Rude Not Too

    Rude Not Too

    Our black satin-backed crepe dressmaking fabric is bold and reversible, ideal for special occasion garments and evening wear!

    £10.00 p/m
  • Plain Dyed Cotton Poplin - Palest Grey

    Plain Dyed Cotton Poplin - Palest Grey

    Discover our 114cm wide, 121gsm plain dyed 100% cotton poplin fabric in palest grey. Perfect for crafts & dressmaking.

    £6.50 p/m
  • French Terry - Rose

    French Terry - Rose

    Fabulous French Terry OEKO-TEX jersey fabric in rose pink. Great for sewing dresses, joggers, sweatshirts & joggers.

    £12.90 p/m
  • Scrubs - White

    Scrubs - White

    Soft, malleable, lightweight poly/cotton twill workwear fabric in white. Machine washable & easy-care.

    £7.00 p/m
  • Supreme - Soft White

    Supreme - Soft White

    Gorgeous crepe with a satin back for the finest dresses.

    £15.00 p/m
  • Superior Sewing Room Plains - All Colours

    Superior Sewing Room Plains - All Colours

    Unleash your creativity with our 110cm cotton poplin fabrics in a range of vibrant colours - ideal for garments, dÈcor and accessories.

    £7.00 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Dusky Pink

    Double Scallop Lace - Dusky Pink

    145cm wide soft and heavy, corded, double scalloped dressmaking lace in a gorgeous dusky pink.

    £12.96 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Persian Leopard

    Poplin Print - Persian Leopard

    112cm wide, cotton poplin print fabric with a Persian leopard print in wonderful shades of browns and blacks.

    £7.76 p/m
  • Monarch of the Glenn

    Monarch of the Glenn

    Luxurious 150cm-wide wool suiting with a subtle Prince of Wales check; perfect for timeless suits and tailored garments.

    £20.00 p/m
  • Triple Crepe - Bombshell

    Triple Crepe - Bombshell

    Our bombshell red crepe dressmaking fabric made from polyester is ideal for party wear and special occasion garments!

    £17.96 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - The Garden Of Shakespeare - Sage

    Pima Cotton Lawn - The Garden Of Shakespeare - Sage

    Here we have a selection of beautiful pima cotton lawns in a range of different colours. 145cm wide in sage with mustard and crimson floral flowers.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Made in Britain Great British - Taupe

    Great British - Taupe

    Made in Yorkshire, England, our herringbone weave wool suiting fabric in brown is ideal for jackets, skirts and trousers!

    £29.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy+ More colours Danbury Crepe - Jade

    Danbury Crepe - Jade

    140cm wide, Danbury crepe dress fabric in a jade green shade, perfect for special occasion wear, blouses and skirts!

    £15.00 p/m
  • Paisley Changeant Lining - Grey

    Paisley Changeant Lining - Grey

    146cm wide, polyester & viscose jacquard lining fabric with a captivating paisley design in grey.†

    £7.26 p/m
  • Paisley Changeant Lining - Red

    Paisley Changeant Lining - Red

    146cm wide, poly/viscose jacquard lining fabric with a captivating paisley design in red.

    £7.26 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Black

    Double Scallop Lace - Black

    145cm wide soft corded dressmaking lace in rich jet black. Beautifully made with a scallop edge on each side.

    £12.96 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Bee Hive - Yellow

    Poplin Print - Bee Hive - Yellow

    112cm wide, printed cotton poplin fabric with a cute bee hive print against a yellow ground.

    £7.76 p/m
  • Made in Britain Mountain Mist

    Mountain Mist

    A rather splendid British wool flat tweed in pale lilac/ grey, the background cloth is a melange of pale yarns whose overall effect is a lilac when the over check is in dark grey.

    £29.00 p/m
  • + More colours Pure Luxury - Boiled Wool - Ivory
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    Pure Luxury - Boiled Wool - Ivory

    High quality 100% boiled wool cloth in ivory, made from Australian virgin wool. Perfect for jackets and coats.

    £32.50 p/m
  • Super Drape - Pink

    Super Drape - Pink

    Superb twill draping viscose dress fabric in pink.

    £6.50 p/m
  • Hawaiian Sunset

    Hawaiian Sunset

    Our linen and cotton blend fabric features a palm tree print on a pinky red ground, woven in Germany and ideal for shirts!

    £18.00 p/m
  • Embden

    Embden

    150cm wide indigo blue lightweight 6oz denim shirting fabric made from a 60% cotton and 40% tencel blend. Has a fabulous embroidered floral design.

    £14.00 p/m
  • Limited Edition Soft Black Jersey
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    Limited Edition Soft Black Jersey

    167cm wide, lightweight fine cotton jersey fabric in black, soft and breathable with a smooth drape.

    £8.00 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Teal

    Double Scallop Lace - Teal

    145cm wide quite traditional soft corded lace. 100% polyester with a scallop edge and beautifully made. This is a stunning teal colour.

    £12.96 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Mulberry Tree - Red & Pink
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    Pima Cotton Lawn - Mulberry Tree - Red & Pink

    140cm wide, 100% Pima cotton lawn fabric with a fine mulberry tree print in red and green.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Sabrina
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    Sabrina

    60 (152 cm) wide polyester woven dress fabric in vivid red with a very fine gold lurex thread. Soft but not sloppy."

    £16.50 p/m
  • + More colours Chiffon - White

    Chiffon - White

    Glorious white chiffon dress fabric with a subtle crepe finish. This is a 'flat' chiffon. It is beautiful, soft and looks fabulous.

    £5.50 p/m

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