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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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  • Triple Crepe - Candy Pink

    Triple Crepe - Candy Pink

    This is a superb quality 150cm wide polyester heavy triple crepe dress fabric in a lovely candy pink colour. Perfect for summer dresses or trousers!

    £17.96 p/m
  • Put The Kettle On - Giraffe

    Put The Kettle On - Giraffe

    White lovely quality 65% polyester 35% cotton fabric with an all over black giraffe print. 112cm wide.

    £3.96 p/m
  • Wool Tartan - Muted - Red
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    Wool Tartan - Muted - Red

    Made in Britain from 100% wool, this tartan patterned fabric in red features shades of green and blue. Perfect for trousers, skirts, suits and kilts!

    £29.00 p/m
  • Fine Viscose Plain - White

    Fine Viscose Plain - White

    144cm wide, gorgeously lightweight dress fabric is ideal for summer garments! Made from 100% viscose has a soft yet bright white hue.

    £9.96 p/m
  • Filmstar - Olive

    Filmstar - Olive

    160cm wide lightweight soft polyester draping fabric. With a gorgeous khaki/live hue and soft velvet satin finish. Perfect for dresses with glamour.

    £6.50 p/m
  • Challis - Ginkgo

    Challis - Ginkgo

    Our 140cm wide viscose challis fabric features a ginkgo flower print in beige on a denim blue ground. Perfect for summer blouses and skirts.

    £10.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Silk Crepe - Sky
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    Silk Crepe - Sky

    135cm wide, Italian deadstock silk with acetate crepe de chine fabric in a pale blue shade.

    £25.00 p/m
  • Premium Ponte - H's School Grey

    Premium Ponte - H's School Grey

    145cm wide, 320gsm Ponte Roma fabric in grey, made from viscose, nylon, and elastane.

    £16.00 p/m
  • Sewing Room - Patchwork Blue

    Sewing Room - Patchwork Blue

    Beautiful cotton poplin fabric comes with an all over floral print in colours of blue, pink & ivory in a patchwork style design.

    £8.46 p/m
  • Mystique - Bottle

    Mystique - Bottle

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    £15.00 p/m
  • + More colours Candy Crepe - Navy

    Candy Crepe - Navy

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

    £9.50 p/m
  • Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Stone
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    Superior Quality Plain Poly/Cotton - Stone

    Stone plain superior quality poly/cotton 44" (114 cm) wide, a really lovely quality beautiful poly/cotton fabric. Approx 115gsm.

    £4.50 p/m
  • + More colours Crepe De Chine - Soft White
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    Crepe De Chine - Soft White

    Easy to care for soft white crepe de chine dress fabric. A lightweight versatile fabric which drapes beautifully.††

    £8.00 p/m
  • Mega Drat
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    Mega Drat

    158cm wide, extremely nice jet black heavy double crepe dress fabric

    £12.00 p/m
  • Classic Combo

    Classic Combo

    This 100% wool fabric features a dark navy and cream dogtooth check, perfect for fashioning classy scarves!

    £18.00 p/m
  • Organza - Black

    Organza - Black

    150cm wide, black sheer organza with a delicate finish, perfect for evening wear & puff sleeves!

    £4.50 p/m
  • Put The Kettle On - Ditto - Off White

    Put The Kettle On - Ditto - Off White

    This poly cotton fabric is very dainty with a simple spotted print in off white. Lovely fabric for little girls dresses.

    £3.96 p/m
  • + More colours Enigma Linen - Natural

    Enigma Linen - Natural

    140cm wide, 70% ramie linen and 30% cotton blend fabric in a natural hue, Oeko-Tex Certified., great for summer.

    £12.76 p/m
  • + More colours Dazzle - Navy

    Dazzle - Navy

    155cm wide, sparkly glitter jersey fabric in navy, very eye catching & absolutely stunning.

    £18.00 p/m
  • Georgette Dress Fabric - Cornflower

    Georgette Dress Fabric - Cornflower

    This stunning polyester georgette dress fabric in a pale blue hue would make a gorgeous evening garment!

    £7.26 p/m
  • Sewing Room - Micro Dot - Cream

    Sewing Room - Micro Dot - Cream

    113cm wide superior quality cotton poplin in a small cream and brown polka dot.

    From £8.45 p/u
  • Paisley Changeant Lining - Blue

    Paisley Changeant Lining - Blue

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

    £7.26 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Meadow - Navy

    Poplin Print - Meadow - Navy

    Cotton poplin dress fabric with an all over pink flowers print on a navy background. Perfect for making dress & crafts.

    £7.76 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Sheep's Haven - Sage
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    Poplin Print - Sheep's Haven - Sage

    A lovely quality cotton poplin in sage green with a traditional white sheep pattern scattered throughout as if grazing in a field.

    £7.76 p/m
  • Squisito - Coral

    Squisito - Coral

    150 cm wide superb quality four way stretch viscose lycra dress fabric in coral

    £7.50 p/m
  • Sweatshirt - Rose Pink

    Sweatshirt - Rose Pink

    Fabulous 280gsm sweatshirt fabric in rose pink, light, soft and fluffy on the inside for extra comfort.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Double Scallop Lace - Ivory

    Double Scallop Lace - Ivory

    145cm wide soft and heavy, corded, double scalloped dressmaking lace in a lovely soft ivory

    £12.96 p/m
  • Made in Italy Marzo
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    Marzo

    Woven in Italy, this fine worsted wool fabric features a small check pattern in a dark plum hue, ideal for shirts!

    £18.00 p/m
  • Made in Italy Fine Gabardine - Violet
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    Fine Gabardine - Violet

    147cm wide, Italian ex-designer fine soft 100% cotton twill gabardine suiting fabric in dark violet.

    £10.50 p/m
  • + More colours Candy Crepe - Pink

    Candy Crepe - Pink

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

    £9.50 p/m
  • Poplin Print - Holiday Shirt - Fuchsia

    Poplin Print - Holiday Shirt - Fuchsia

    112cm wide, cotton poplin print fabric with a fuschia and pink tropical floral print on a navy background.

    £7.76 p/m
  • + More colours Cross Hatch - Slate Blue
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    Cross Hatch - Slate Blue

    A 150cm wide polyester/cloth/linen look dress fabric in a sort of washed out slate blue.

    £6.26 p/m
  • Filmstar - Black

    Filmstar - Black

    Perfect for creating glamorous eveningwear designs this 160cm wide soft polyester fabric has a gorgeous black appearance and soft velvet satin finish.

    £6.50 p/m
  • Lona Crepe - Black

    Lona Crepe - Black

    Stretch crepe in black. Medium weight and versatile our double crepe works for dresses, top and jumpsuits

    £11.76 p/m
  • Made in Italy Only The Lonely - Black
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    Only The Lonely - Black

    Manufactured in Italy, this black fabric made from wool features a sackcloth weave, ideal for suits.

    £18.00 p/m
  • Core Range Chiffon

    Core Range Chiffon

    110cm wide, 100% polyester dupatta dyed chiffon fabric available in a range of colours.

    £6.00 p/m
  • Italian Crepe - Navy
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    Italian Crepe - Navy

    This is a lovely medium-weight Italian crepe in a luxurious navy blue. This is the perfect material for making a beautiful fitted evening dress.

    £14.50 p/m
  • + More colours Candy Crepe - Turquoise

    Candy Crepe - Turquoise

    Superb double crepe dress fabric, 145cm, in turquoise.

    £9.50 p/m
  • + More colours Candy Crepe - Tan

    Candy Crepe - Tan

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

    £9.50 p/m
  • + More colours Candy Crepe - Pale Ice Green
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    Candy Crepe - Pale Ice Green

    145cm wide, polyester double crepe fabric in pale ice green. Perfect for special occasion garments.

    £9.50 p/m
  • Made in Italy Tiffany

    Tiffany

    We are loving this floral tropical print fabric, very fine polyester crepe in a glorious pattern.

    £20.00 p/m
  • + More colours Barca Crepe - Pink

    Barca Crepe - Pink

    Versatile stretch crepe dress fabric in pink. Medium weight double crepe great for dresses, tops and jumpsuits.

    £10.50 p/m
  • Italian Crepe - Blush

    Italian Crepe - Blush

    Blush pink Italian designer crepe dress fabric with a blend of stretch woven polyester, viscose, and spandex.

    £16.50 p/m
  • Pima Cotton Lawn - Tribal Grove - Orange
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    Pima Cotton Lawn - Tribal Grove - Orange

    Superb quality Pima cotton lawn fabric featuring a hand-drawn leaf print on an orange ground, ideal for summer.

    £14.96 p/m
  • Sewing Room - Micro Dot - Navy

    Sewing Room - Micro Dot - Navy

    113cm wide superior quality cotton poplin in a small navy and white polka dot.

    From £8.45 p/u

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